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Engaging with the Government’s Plan to Halve Knife Crime: School Visit in Gillingham
We recently had the opportunity to visit a school in Gillingham, Kent, alongside Minister for Policing and Crime, Sarah Jones MP, as part of the Government’s launch of its plan to halve knife crime in a decade. The visit brought together young people to share their views, experiences and concerns around knife crime, providing an invaluable opportunity to listen directly to those most affected and to better understand their perspectives. As part of the UK Government’s Knife Cr
Apr 12


Fearless Ambassadors: Strengthening our Partnership
We were delighted to visit the team at Fearless headquarters recently alongside Charlie’s Promise Trustee, Katie Hoare, marking an important step forward in our growing partnership. We are incredibly proud to now be official Fearless Ambassadors. Having long supported the work of Fearless, this new role represents a natural and meaningful next step in strengthening our relationship. Both of our organisations share a deep commitment to preventing violence and giving young peop
Apr 12


Join the team at Charlie's Promise
We are looking to recruit a Digital Communications Manager to help lead an exciting new phase of our work, expanding our digital reach and developing education resources to support young people, schools and families. Charlie’s Promise Digital Communications Manager Salary: £30,000–£40,000 dependent on experience (appointments are normally made towards the middle of the range). Location: Guildford, Surrey Contract: Full-time Working pattern: Office / Flexible Reporting to: CEO
Mar 10


Incredible Challenges – Solo English Channel Swim
On 30th July 2025, at around 3:00am, Helen Jenkins began an extraordinary journey — a solo swim across the English Channel to raise funds for five charities, including Charlie’s Promise.
Oct 14, 2025


Relationship with Fearless
We are proud to continue strengthening our relationship with Fearless, the dedicated youth service run by the independent charity Crimestoppers.
Sep 22, 2025


Anti-Knife Crime Summit
On 19th September, Charlie’s Promise joined other families, community groups, and charities at an anti-knife crime summit organised by Joanne Davis of Owen’s World.
Sep 19, 2025


Charlie’s Promise Charity Golf Day
We were delighted to host our very first Charlie’s Promise Charity Golf Day at Milford Golf Club on Saturday 13th September.
Sep 13, 2025


Incredible Challenges - 100km Thames Path Challenge
On 13th September, Sean Cornell — a valued friend, Trustee of Charlie’s Promise, and the creative talent behind our incredible branding — took on the 100km Thames Path Ultra Marathon to raise awareness and funds for our charity.
Sep 13, 2025


Charity Skydive
The jump raised over £5,500, helping Charlie’s Promise reach up to 5,000 more young people through its educational and community outreach work.
Jul 26, 2025


Charlie’s Promise at the Youth Opportunity Summit
Martin and Tara were honoured to attend the Youth Opportunity Summit at St James’s Palace, representing Charlie’s Promise alongside other inspiring organisations, campaigners, and families working tirelessly to prevent knife crime and protect young lives.
Jul 16, 2025


Charlie's Festival 2025
On 12th July, we held our biggest event to date. Hundreds turned out on one of the hottest days of the year, to support Charlie's Promise.
Jul 12, 2025


MP praises 'formidable' knife crime campaigner
Jeremy Hunt, told BBC Radio Surrey it was impossible "not to be blown away emotionally" when listening to Mr Cosser speak.
Apr 23, 2025
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