Bondholders back charity’s anniversary celebration

A number of Marketing Derby Bondholders have come together to help specialist child exploitation charity Safe and Sound celebrate a milestone anniversary in style.

The charity is holding its 20th anniversary celebration event at Reach Events, on Pride Park, on Saturday 15 October, with catering provided by Butler’s Pantry.

Among the businesses which have sponsored the charity throughout its 20th year are BB&J Commercial, Wathall’s, Invictus Communications, Derbion, Cosy Direct, So Good Kombucha, Butler’s Pantry, Logic Barn and NK Motors.

The evening will include presentations of awards to staff, young people and supporters and the shortlist includes Wathall’s, Colleague Box, Dains Accountants, Loates HR Consultancy, Cosy Direct and Rotarians in Derby.

Guest of honour at the event will be Sheila Taylor MBE, who founded Safe and Sound and is now chief executive of NWG.

Tracy Harrison, chief executive of Safe and Sound, said: “As always, the Derby business community has come up trumps to help us mark 20 years of our amazing charity and we are very grateful to everyone for their support.

“We look forward to celebrating this milestone alongside staff, trustees and supporters both past and present, as well as some of the young people and families who have re-built their lives thanks to the work of Safe and Sound.

“I hope that this event will not only celebrate the progress we have made in the past 20 years but also raise awareness that every child and young person – regardless of who they are, where they live or their family circumstances – is vulnerable to grooming and exploitation both online and in person.

“That is why we are committed to remaining highly visible in local communities – whether that is in local parks or at schools – to highlight the dangers, provide support and give reassurance that we are here to help and protect young people whenever they need us.”

For ticket information for the anniversary event e-mail lucy.orme@safeandsoundgroup.org.uk.