On today the 5th of July, in memory of Josh’s 5th Memorial Fundraiser we challenge you to #COMPLETETHECIRCUITFORJOSH Hello everyone I hope that you are all well. Usually around this time of the year we are planning our annual Memorial Football Tournament and Community Fun Day in memory of Josh. This year would have been…
Imagine not being told that you can appeal a sentence even if the professionals around you at the time of sentencing don’t think that it will be accepted as unduly lenient (their opinions). Well that is what happened to me and is no doubt what is happening to thousands of more people like me everyday.…
Yesterday’s Festive Wreath Workshop was a huge success and the feedback from everyone that attended was very positive too. Our Counselor Ellen was on hand throughout the day and held 20 minute sessions which were very popular and beneficial especially for those that had never experienced talking therapy. Our trustees and volunteers ensured that the…
Yesterday was a very important day for me and for a group of Mother’s who have also lost a child to knife crime, as we were invited to meet Dame Cressida Rose Dick DBE QPM the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service in London. We were invited to talk about our children, the impact that…
For many of us the Christmas festivities are a very difficult and emotional time of the year, not only do we feel isolated but we also feel like a burden to our friends and family. So we thought that we would hold another Wreath Making Workshop this year and help you to create a positive…
The police say nationally knife crime has gone up by 7% in the past year. The challenge locally is what to do about it. Well in Hertfordshire, there’s a scheme that’s been running since the beginning of the year. Watch more on the video above.
When we are asked to share our story about Josh to help educate and save lives we say yes. It is not easy, it is emotionally challenging and draining and yesterday was no different. I cried watching Josh on the screen behind me during my presentation because hearing his voice along with his infectious laugh…
Over the years we have spoken many times on TV and Radio about knife crime and the work that we do @thejoshhansontrust but this morning was different in so many ways. It was uplifting from the heart and soul but mostly it was individuals coming together to help make positive changes to our young people…
It was a wonderful evening last night watching all of the young people from the National Citizens Service being recognised and awarded for their invaluable contribution to charities like ours. The Josh Hanson Trust are delighted to be partners of this wonderful programme and are looking forward to working with them and the amazing team…
