Make a difference by becoming a Trustee of a charity seeking to the exploitation of young people in Derby and Derbyshire.
The Board is responsible for the governance of Safe and Sound and all its activities. Safe and Sound can have a minimum of three and maximum of ten trustees. Currently there are six trustees.
We are looking to augment our already strong Board of Trustees, in the following areas, though we welcome applications from all sectors;
We want our team to be representative of our communities, so we actively encourage applications from ethnic minorities, disabled people and anyone who identifies as part of a community that is under-represented in the charity.
We are looking to augment our already strong Board of Trustees, in the following areas, though we welcome applications from all sectors;
We want our team to be representative of our communities, so we actively encourage applications from ethnic minorities, disabled people and anyone who identifies as part of a community that is under-represented in the charity.
Safe and Sound’s vision is to always be there when young people need us and to prevent exploitation wherever and however we can. We help transform the lives of children, young people and families affected by exploitation in Derby and Derbyshire.
Between April 2023 and March 2024, Safe and Sound supported 385 children and young people through individual one to one case work. Our work with young people is preventative or assessed as low or medium risk of exploitation. We have also supported 50 families during this year.
100% had a reduced risk of exploitation 97% said they had reduced contact with risky peers, and had improved friendships. 95% were more able to recognize online dangers and recognize the signs of grooming and exploitation. 94% now feel they have positive, healthy relationships with clear, safe boundaries. 92% had a reduced risk of going missing or associating with risky peers/adults Young people said that their diet and general wellbeing had improved, and were now more likely to exercise or get involved with recreational activities. 81% said they were more able to take new situations in their stride and see themselves in a more positive light.
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