Deborah

#16DaysOfActivism got harder towards the end but I did it! #EndGenderBasedViolence #WhiteRibbonDay #ForBabysSake #160kSteps #DomesticAbuseAwareness #BreakTheCycle

On this Giving Tuesday, our Christmas campaign Safe for Christmas, Secure for Life is now live and for one week only, every £1 you give becomes £2. Christmas should be filled with joy, but for families living with domestic abuse, it can bring fear, isolation and uncertainty. Your donation today can help give a baby their first safe Christmas, and a safer future. 👉 Donate here: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS… #SafeForChristmasSecureForLife #BigGive2025 #DoubleYourDonation #GivingTuesday

#16DaysOfActivism #StepUpForBabies #ForBabysSake

Out for my walk today — part of my 160,000 step challenge for @ForBabysSake #16DaysOfActivism. Each step represents hope for babies and families affected by domestic abuse. Let’s walk for change.💜 #StepUpForBabies #ForBabysSake

Day one ✔️

Today marks the start of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. We have a full programme ahead as we stand together to raise awareness, spark conversations and push for change. We’re kicking things off with: 👟 Our team 160,000 Steps Challenge 🚶‍♀️ Haringey Walk for Women 2025 🧡 A series of webinars, events and learning sessions across the next 16 days (see our calendar above) Gender-based violence is preventable, so let’s raise our voices, walk in solidarity and work together to end gender-based violence for women, for families, and for future generations. #16DaysOfActivism #EndGenderBasedViolence #ForBabysSake #DomesticAbuseAwareness #BreakTheCycle

We’re excited to announce that For Baby’s Sake Trust has been awarded funding from the 1001 Critical Days Foundation, which is the UK’s only grant-giving charity dedicated exclusively to babies. This funding will support our work with families across London through Family Hubs, helping every baby to feel safe, loved and nurtured. Over the next 5 years, it will: 👶 Reach up to 130 babies and 520 family members 📍 Provide support in Westminster, Haringey, Islington & RBKC 🤝 Fund quarterly training sessions for professionals to strengthen skills and share knowledge The Founder of the 1001 Critical Days Foundation and Executive Chair of the Trustees, the Rt Hon Dame Andrea Leadsom shares “This is an incredibly proud moment for the 1001 Critical Days Foundation. These are our very first grant awards, and each of the six charities chosen has shown outstanding commitment to supporting babies and their families. Their applications were impressive, their impact is tangible, and I cannot wait to see the difference they will make in communities across the country. Together, we are determined that every baby should experience the best start in life.” Our CEO Lauren Seager-Smith shares “We are deeply grateful to the 1001 Critical Days Foundation for funding For Baby’s Sake and championing the vital role of Family Hubs. Every baby deserves to feel safe, loved and nurtured, and this funding enables us to reach families at the heart of communities.” Together, we’re giving babies the best possible start in life. #ForBabysSake #1001CriticalDays

Help us roll out the For Baby’s Sake programme in every town and city across the country. Your legacy can be a future where babies are born into safe, loving homes, where parents are empowered to heal, and where cycles of abuse are broken once and for all. A gift in your Will is a gift of hope – for today, tomorrow, and generations to come. 💛 Find out more at: forbabyssake.org.uk/support-us/leg… #RememberACharity #ForBabysSake #BreakTheCycle #LeaveALegacy #SupportFamilies

Did you know the first 1,001 days of life are a critical window for brain growth, emotional regulation and resilience? On 6 October, 6:30–8:30pm, join The For Baby’s Sake Trust and @SeedTalks for 'The Neuroscience of Childhood: How your early years shape adulthood'. Led by Judith Rees and Brenda Evans, this workshop explores how early experiences shape who we become — and how we can break cycles of trauma through nurturing relationships and early intervention. 🎟️ Tickets available now: eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-neurosci… #SeedTalks #Event #Workshop #Neuroscience #EarlyYears #First1001Days

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📢 Webinar: Creating Safe Spaces for Families Affected by Domestic Abuse The roll-out of Best Start Family Hubs across England is a powerful opportunity to embed domestic abuse prevention and support at the heart of our communities. Join us this September as we share insights from delivering For Baby’s Sake in Family Hubs in London and Blackpool, and explore how trauma-informed, non-judgmental spaces can transform outcomes for parents and children. 🔍 In this webinar, we’ll cover: - How Family Hubs can offer early, trusted support - Lessons from co-location and partnership working - Building emotional safety from pregnancy onwards - What needs to shift in commissioning and workforce culture ➡️ Mon, 15 Sept14:00 - 15:00 ➡️ Online, via Teams ➡️ Space are free to reserve! To register click here: bit.ly/3ULHP2P #FamilyHubs #DomesticAbuseSupport #TraumaInformedCare #ForBabysSake #EarlyHelp #Safeguarding #PublicHealth #Webinar

Did you know we do non clinical supervision for groups and individuals, for more in depth information please email enquiries@ladslikeus.co.uk focus is on trauma attuned practice, disclosures and reflective practice. We also provide drop-ins for staff and clients at your venue.

We are thrilled to be recruiting a Therapeutic Practitioner to deliver For Baby’s Sake in the North East of England! To be part of this exceptional team, you must have demonstrable therapeutic skills, sound knowledge and experience of safeguarding children and adults, infant mental health, and a thorough understanding of the dynamics of domestic abuse, attachment, and the impact of unresolved trauma. The post will be home-based with some elements of hybrid working. 👉 Location: North East of England 👉 Contract: Permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week) 👉 Applications close: 14th July 2025 (midnight) Learn more and apply here: bit.ly/4l8LVgE #Recruitment #CharityJob #NorthEast

We’re absolutely delighted that For Baby’s Sake has won the Family Learning Award in the Early Years category! It’s a powerful recognition of the journeys our families take, working together to address the trauma of domestic abuse and create lasting change for their babies. We're so proud of the parents we work with and the dedication of our Therapeutic Practitioners. Every day, they demonstrate what’s possible when trauma-informed, whole-family support is provided to families. Thank you to the families who’ve trusted us, the incredible For Baby’s Sake team, our supporters and funders, and all the partners who share our vision. This award is for them, too. @FamilyLearning_ | @CForLearning #FamilyLearningAwards #FamilyLearningFestival #BreakTheCycle

Goosebumps, triggered, thinking of things that are in that box but wow; inspired. Take the pain, move on, reduce the adversity, empower change. @Lads_Like_Us ❤️‍🩹

@twinklresources @hayley_dilly 🥰

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@BPL_Transport Made me laugh :)

@deborah_b_87 Ahah, only 142 days to go! Thank you for bringing it to our attention :)

The tree is a little early is it not @BPL_Transport 🤭🤣

Last week marked one year since our Blackpool Family Hubs launched🎈🎉 To celebrate, we hosted three family fun events with example activity sessions, face painting, smoothie bikes and more. Read the full story 👉 bit.ly/FHTurnOne

@MrsMoore23 Ooo I’m watching this! Not got that far as yet ❤️