# Brave Futures

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1149347
- **Other names:** F.S-NEW BEGINNINGS LTD., FRESH START NEW BEGINNINGS, FRESH START-NEW BEGINNINGS
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Oct. 17, 2012
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1149347


## Contact

- **Address:** Brave Futures, Chestnut Court, Wingfield Street, IPSWICH
- **Postcode:** IP4 1AR
- **Phone:** 01473353355
- **Email:** admin@bravefutures.org
- **Website:** http://bravefutures.org



## Activities

**Objects:** THE RELIEF OF THOSE IN NEED IN PARTICULAR THOSE CHILDREN UP TO THE AGE OF 18 YEARS WHO HAVE SUFFERED FROM SEXUAL ABUSE IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY THE PROVISION OF COUNSELLING AND THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT.THE RELIEF OF THOSE IN NEED IN PARTICULAR ADULTS WHO ARE SURVIVORS OF CHILDHOOD SEXUAL ABUSE IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY THE PROVISION OF COUNSELLING AND THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT.THE RELIEF OF PARENTS AND CARERS OF CHILDREN UP TO THE AGE OF 18 YEARS WHO HAVE SUFFERED FROM SEXUAL ABUSE BY PROVIDING ADVICE, COUNSELLING AND EDUCATION PROGRAMMES TO ENABLE THEM TO UNDERSTAND AND HELP OVERCOME THE PROBLEMS FACED BY THE CHILDREN IN THEIR CARE.TO RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN SUFFERING FROM SEXUAL BEHAVIOURAL PROBLEMS ARISING FROM LIFE EXPERIENCES BY ACTING AS A RESOURCE FOR THE TREATMENT OF THOSE CHILDREN.

**Activities:** We were set up to provide a therapeutic service for children and young people up to 21 years of age who have reported being sexually abused and to offer support for their families.Our main aim is to help children and young people make sense of the confusion they feel and to teach them coping strategies to deal with the difficulties they face while highlighting their strengths and potential.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes
- **Who:** Children/young People



## Areas of operation

- Norfolk
- Suffolk



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £881344 | £886410 | £433687 | 22 |
| March 31, 2024 | £739860 | £789064 | £438753 | 22 |
| March 31, 2023 | £622346 | £642629 | £487957 | 17 |
| March 31, 2022 | £558227 | £575836 | £508240 | 17 |
| March 31, 2021 | £653783 | £463369 | £525849 | 20 |



## Trustees

- Emma Clifton — appointed Nov. 11, 2021
- Evril Silver — appointed Nov. 11, 2021
- Jessica Bettis — appointed June 22, 2023
- Katherine Ahluwalia — appointed Feb. 22, 2024
- Keri Symonds — appointed Nov. 11, 2021
- Kesha Allen — appointed Nov. 11, 2021
- Oliver Gravell — appointed June 14, 2018
- STEPHEN DEREK FLORY — appointed Aug. 11, 2022
- Sharon Brown — appointed June 22, 2023