Charity Film Awards
Charity Film Awards

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2025
Judges’ Award 2025 Silver Longform Over £5million

GamCare
The Gamble of Youth

Film & Campaign Description

We are proud to unveil The Gamble of Youth, a short film that focuses on how young people and those around them can be affected by gambling harms.

Inspired by the our Film Competition winners, Thespian Arts, this project brought together talented individuals from a local performing arts organisation based in Walsall, Birmingham. The winners of the film competition also star in this final version of the film.

Our mission for The Gamble of Youth is to spark crucial conversations about gambling harms among young people. We aim to educate young people to recognise the signs and understand the effects, empowering them to make informed decisions. This film will be shown within schools throughout the UK.


UN Sustainable Development Goal

3. Good Health And Well-Being

GamCare

GamCare is the leading provider of information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling harms. We founded and operate the National Gambling Helpline, provide structured support for anyone who is harmed by gambling and create awareness about safer gambling and treatment. GamCare was founded in 1997 by Paul Bellringer.

Our mission is to support those harmed by gambling through advice and treatment, and to minimise gambling-related harm through education and engagement.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

We align with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals: