Brave Futures

We are thrilled to announce a new addition to our Board of Trustees: Joanne Debenham! As the Marketing Manager for Attwells Solicitors, Jo oversees the firm's marketing department and all marketing activities, aiming to enhance both client reach and brand value. Beyond her professional expertise, Jo brings valuable lived experience as a survivor of sexual abuse. We are grateful to have her voice and insights on our board, where her perspective will help further our aims. Joanne Debenham MA

Our Snow Dash is fast approaching! Tickets are available at: https://lnkd.in/gJ8xYxcr Join us for some festive fun while helping to raise vital funds! Did you know that 1 in 10 children are victims of sexual abuse? In Suffolk alone, that means over 15,000 children need our support. Help us be there for every child that needs us by taking on this 5k challenge.

We are incredibly grateful for Nicks time and expertise, saving us vital funds that can now be spent on transforming childrens lives.

🚨The countdown is on🚨 Six weeks and counting till our first ever snow Dash 🎉 Still haven't got your tickets? No worries - click the below link before it's too late! https://buff.ly/3XU938N Feeling a different type of way to spread festivities than participating in our dash? ❄️We need volunteers ❄️ See the below link to get involved and support an amazing cause this Christmas time! https://buff.ly/3XHixnP Antistat

We are urgently calling for change as, two years on, the recommendations from the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) report remain largely unimplemented. After 7 years of work and input from countless victims and survivors, the lack of action is unacceptable—especially as 1 in 10 children will face sexual abuse, and the rates continue to rise. We urge the Government to establish a Child Protection Authority and appoint a cabinet-level minister for children to ensure accountability. The time for action is now—victims and survivors cannot afford more delays. Write to your local MP and demand action now. To find the contact details for your local MP please visit https://buff.ly/3hvgz8x To read the IISCA report please visit https://buff.ly/48gSubC #IICSA #EndChildAbuse #ProtectChildren

✨Event Announcement ✨ Tickets are now available for our upcoming Elegance by Day! Please see the link below to secure yours now!!! The day will begin with a sparkling Prosecco cocktail, then indulge in tasty canapés and a delightful two-course meal at Kesgrave Hall. Participate in rounds of “heads or tails,” try your luck in a raffle with amazing prizes, and browse an auction showcasing unique items. Thanks to our sponsors Exim https://lnkd.in/ectiaYym Follow the link for more details: https://buff.ly/4dTK8rE

Wow! This is incredible! What a way to end the week! Thank you all so much, we are all blown away! 🤩

🌟We are delighted to announce Chris Sargisson as a new ambassador for Brave Futures🌟 Read below to find out why this role holds special meaning for Chris and his aspirations during his time as an ambassador. ▫️What inspired you to become an ambassador for Brave Futures, and what excites you about this role?▫️ ▫️I waved anonymity following the conviction of one of my former schoolteachers I have since been afforded opportunities to speak openly about the long-term impact of childhood sexual abuse and grooming. As a result, I’ve heard from many people with similar lived experiences and so really do understand the incredible value and impact of effective early intervention. I’m driven to do all I can for this vital, skilled, charitable support service to be recognised and well-funded. ▫️Why did you choose to represent Brave Futures as an ambassador?▫️ ▫️It’s in the name and so the culture of the organisation. One that seeks to create positive outcomes from the most challenging, awful experiences a child could encounter. With the bravery of young people comes a future that for many, at the start was unimagined. ▫️What do you hope to achieve through your role as an ambassador for Brave Futures?▫️ ▫️To play a meaningful part in enabling a greater number of people, regionally and beyond becoming aware what is sadly a growing need and demand for this high skilled service and the impact it has. From awareness also comes the understanding of ways to support the organisation that principally operates courtesy of charitable donations. ▫️How do you envision making a difference through your work with the charity?▫️ ▫️Helping the organisation launch and establish itself as a relevant, understood, and important charity operating for the benefit of those in Norfolk who need its services. ▫️What’s a unique or unexpected fact about you that people might be surprised to learn?▫️ ▫️My school experiences and a very late in life dyslexic diagnosis resulted in me bouncing out from education very early never to return. As a result, I’m entirely self-taught and have not a single qualification to my name. I had a brave future, just went about it the hard way. 🌟We’re truly excited to welcome him to the team and can’t wait to start working with him!🌟 https://lnkd.in/eT39SCqs

Let’s hear it for Francesca! In completing the Sandringham 10k, she has raised an impressive £792, plus an additional £181.75 in Gift Aid! Massive congratulations and thank you for your incredible efforts from all of us at Brave Futures.

🌟 Calling All Businesses! 🌟 We’re on the lookout for new Charity of the Year partners! By choosing us, your workplace can make a real impact in our support of the children and young people who use our services as well as helping increasing workplace engagement and community. Interested in learning more about how we can work together? Send us a message or comment your workplace below and we can reach out.