Ygam’s vision is for every child and young person to be resilient to and safeguarded against gaming and gambling harms. Their mission is to prevent children and young people from experiencing gaming and gambling harms through awareness raising, education and research.
The charity was established in 2014 as a result of the lived experience of the founders. After suffering for over 25 years with a gambling addiction, Alan Lockhart died by suicide in 2010 at the age of 40. His mother Anne, a former teacher, founded the charity with her husband Keith and Lee Willows. Together they were determined to use education as a tool to raise awareness and help safeguard future generations against gaming and gambling harms.
As part of the initiative, Ygam also delivers free awareness workshops to parents, foster carers, and social workers. The Ygam Parent Hub supports families with lots of practical advice, guidance, and tips to help keep children safe online and prevent harm related to gaming and gambling.
Address:
71 – 75
Shelton Street Covent Garden
London
WC2H 9JQ
Phone: 0203 837 4963
Website: https://www.ygam.org/
Charity No: SC053482
