A staggering one in three children and young people have been victims of cyberbullyingin the UK, with 1 in 13 falling victim of persistent online abuse. Bullying has serious and long term effects on the wellbeing and development of children and young people including depression, low self esteem and in the worst cases self harm and suicide.

Bullied children and young people not only suffer the immediate consequences of this torment but are also more likely to truant, do substantially worse at their GCSEs and are twice as likely to be not in education, employment or training at 16. Bullying can happen anywhere, at any time and the impact can last a lifetime

BeatBullying aims to raise awareness of the impact of bullying upon children and young people and supportthe Harlequins squad values of friendship, teamwork and kindness. Through this powerful partnership we will introduce a new audience to the support that CyberMentors provides and raise funds to continue this programme.

BeatBullying volunteers will be collecting funds, as well as an information point will be available for advice and information on BeatBullying in the Kings Bar pre-match.

BeatBullying's Director of Fundraising, Hannah Scott said, "BeatBullying is thrilled to be selected by the Harlequins as their chosen charity, particularly in the run up to Anti-Bullying Week.

"Thanks to their support, we will be able to raise awareness of our mission to make bullying unacceptable, and reach even more young people who could be future advocates of BeatBullying's work."

Text QUIN05 to 70070 to donate £3 to BeatBullying. Texts will cost your standard network rate plus your £3 donation and 100% of your donation will be received by BeatBullying to make bullying unacceptable

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