INFER TRUST ANNUAL REPORT ON ACTIVITIES - 1 January to 31[st] December 2022
Our work over the year has involved capturing and logging details of press reports relating to gun incidents which come to our attention from media sources published in England Scotland and Wales. We have captured almost 1800 reports, collected valuable data and identified trends.
We have continued to raise awareness of public health and safety issues relating to firearms misuse and have provided support, advice and networking opportunities to victims of gun misuse and their families, both in person and online.
We have responded to an increasing number of requests from members of the press, students, those affected by gun misuse and the general public for comments, interviews and information. We have provided support to community groups regarding planning applications for shooting ranges and shooting events. We thank colleagues for their willingness to meet these requests, often at short notice.
We note an absence of information in the public domain regarding the status of guns used in crime. We have found that the lack of transparency in relation to guns used in suicides prevents comprehensive data collection.
We have engaged with the Home Office, MPs, Police and other organisations regarding recent high profile shootings and armed domestic violence.
We continue to redirect, as appropriate, confidential information and concerns received from members of the public relating to gun owners, gun club, and shooting activities, in the interest of our mission to prevent gun violence and save lives.
Statement of finance
There has been no income or expenditure during this period.
Gill Marshall-Andrews
Trustee
August 2023