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Breck Foundation helps children and young people reclaim the internet – focused on online grooming, online safety and online exploitation. Together we can reach a future where children are safe onlin...
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The Breck Foundation was founded in 2014 in response to the tragic loss of Breck Bednar, a 14-year-old boy who was groomed and murdered by someone he met online. Our work aims to prevent this from ever happening again. Our work saves lives. www.breckfoundation.org
Bullying hurts.
Kindness heals.
Together, we have the Power for Good to stand up, speak out, and make a difference.
Learn more about #AntiBullyingWeek @anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk
Kindness heals.
Together, we have the Power for Good to stand up, speak out, and make a difference.
Learn more about #AntiBullyingWeek @anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk
November 14, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Bullying hurts.
Kindness heals.
Together, we have the Power for Good to stand up, speak out, and make a difference.
Learn more about #AntiBullyingWeek @anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk
Kindness heals.
Together, we have the Power for Good to stand up, speak out, and make a difference.
Learn more about #AntiBullyingWeek @anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk
A new law will work with the AI industry and child safety organisations to stop the creation of synthetic child sexual abuse images. This is a vital step in keeping children safe in an evolving digital world. 🤝💻
Read the government's press release buff.ly/OvINXmh
Read the government's press release buff.ly/OvINXmh
November 13, 2025 at 4:55 PM
A new law will work with the AI industry and child safety organisations to stop the creation of synthetic child sexual abuse images. This is a vital step in keeping children safe in an evolving digital world. 🤝💻
Read the government's press release buff.ly/OvINXmh
Read the government's press release buff.ly/OvINXmh
Google is on something of a security advisory blitz at the moment.
However, one of the most critical, in the light of the current political and technical climate, is the use of a VPN. Here’s what all smartphone users need to know and do.
Read more: www.forbes.com/sites/daveyw...
However, one of the most critical, in the light of the current political and technical climate, is the use of a VPN. Here’s what all smartphone users need to know and do.
Read more: www.forbes.com/sites/daveyw...
November 13, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Google is on something of a security advisory blitz at the moment.
However, one of the most critical, in the light of the current political and technical climate, is the use of a VPN. Here’s what all smartphone users need to know and do.
Read more: www.forbes.com/sites/daveyw...
However, one of the most critical, in the light of the current political and technical climate, is the use of a VPN. Here’s what all smartphone users need to know and do.
Read more: www.forbes.com/sites/daveyw...
A new law will work with the AI industry and child safety organisations to stop the creation of synthetic child sexual abuse images. This is a vital step in keeping children safe in an evolving digital world. 🤝💻
Read the government's press release buff.ly/OvINXmh
Read the government's press release buff.ly/OvINXmh
November 13, 2025 at 10:28 AM
A new law will work with the AI industry and child safety organisations to stop the creation of synthetic child sexual abuse images. This is a vital step in keeping children safe in an evolving digital world. 🤝💻
Read the government's press release buff.ly/OvINXmh
Read the government's press release buff.ly/OvINXmh
What an incredible day at BHASVIC College’s Student Conference 🌟 Our Senior Youth Ambassadors led three powerful sessions sharing Breck’s story and raising awareness about online safety. 💻 Thank you to Neil Worth and Nicola Walker from the Office of the Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner for joining
November 12, 2025 at 1:40 PM
What an incredible day at BHASVIC College’s Student Conference 🌟 Our Senior Youth Ambassadors led three powerful sessions sharing Breck’s story and raising awareness about online safety. 💻 Thank you to Neil Worth and Nicola Walker from the Office of the Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner for joining
Every year, bullying impacts countless young lives, but silence helps it grow.
This #AntiBullyingWeek, let’s empower young people everywhere to use their #PowerForGood to speak out safely, support others, and show that kindness is stronger than cruelty. @anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk
This #AntiBullyingWeek, let’s empower young people everywhere to use their #PowerForGood to speak out safely, support others, and show that kindness is stronger than cruelty. @anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk
November 12, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Every year, bullying impacts countless young lives, but silence helps it grow.
This #AntiBullyingWeek, let’s empower young people everywhere to use their #PowerForGood to speak out safely, support others, and show that kindness is stronger than cruelty. @anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk
This #AntiBullyingWeek, let’s empower young people everywhere to use their #PowerForGood to speak out safely, support others, and show that kindness is stronger than cruelty. @anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk
This #AntiBullyingWeek, we’re celebrating the theme Power for Good because each of us has the power to make a difference. 💙
Let’s build a world where kindness wins. 🌍✨ @anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk
Let’s build a world where kindness wins. 🌍✨ @anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk
November 11, 2025 at 8:01 PM
This #AntiBullyingWeek, we’re celebrating the theme Power for Good because each of us has the power to make a difference. 💙
Let’s build a world where kindness wins. 🌍✨ @anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk
Let’s build a world where kindness wins. 🌍✨ @anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk
This #AntiBullyingWeek (10–14 Nov 2025), we’re using our #PowerForGood 💪
Let’s speak out, support others, and build a world where kindness wins.
Together, we can end bullying for good. 💙
@anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk #OddSocksDay #AntiBullyingWeek #Cyberbullying #BreckFoundation #PowerForGood
Let’s speak out, support others, and build a world where kindness wins.
Together, we can end bullying for good. 💙
@anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk #OddSocksDay #AntiBullyingWeek #Cyberbullying #BreckFoundation #PowerForGood
November 10, 2025 at 1:34 PM
This #AntiBullyingWeek (10–14 Nov 2025), we’re using our #PowerForGood 💪
Let’s speak out, support others, and build a world where kindness wins.
Together, we can end bullying for good. 💙
@anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk #OddSocksDay #AntiBullyingWeek #Cyberbullying #BreckFoundation #PowerForGood
Let’s speak out, support others, and build a world where kindness wins.
Together, we can end bullying for good. 💙
@anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk #OddSocksDay #AntiBullyingWeek #Cyberbullying #BreckFoundation #PowerForGood
Dive into the rapidly evolving landscape of Artificial Intelligence and discover how it's shaping the lives of young people today.
Presented by the Breck Foundation, with support from The Worshipful Company of Information Technologists.
Presented by the Breck Foundation, with support from The Worshipful Company of Information Technologists.
November 7, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Dive into the rapidly evolving landscape of Artificial Intelligence and discover how it's shaping the lives of young people today.
Presented by the Breck Foundation, with support from The Worshipful Company of Information Technologists.
Presented by the Breck Foundation, with support from The Worshipful Company of Information Technologists.
Our amazing Breck Ambassadors at The St Leonards Academy delivered a powerful peer-led online safety session! Proud to see young people leading the way in creating safer digital spaces for everyone. 👏
#BreckFoundation #BreckAmbassadors #OnlineSafety #YouthVoice
#BreckFoundation #BreckAmbassadors #OnlineSafety #YouthVoice
November 5, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Our amazing Breck Ambassadors at The St Leonards Academy delivered a powerful peer-led online safety session! Proud to see young people leading the way in creating safer digital spaces for everyone. 👏
#BreckFoundation #BreckAmbassadors #OnlineSafety #YouthVoice
#BreckFoundation #BreckAmbassadors #OnlineSafety #YouthVoice
What does this mean for the future of gaming?
🌟 More dynamic worlds
🧠 Smarter, reactive enemies
🗣️ NPCs that really talk back
🎯 Personalised, immersive gameplay like never before
Explore how AI is transforming play into a truly interactive universe. Watch Here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcwi...
🌟 More dynamic worlds
🧠 Smarter, reactive enemies
🗣️ NPCs that really talk back
🎯 Personalised, immersive gameplay like never before
Explore how AI is transforming play into a truly interactive universe. Watch Here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcwi...
November 4, 2025 at 1:01 PM
What does this mean for the future of gaming?
🌟 More dynamic worlds
🧠 Smarter, reactive enemies
🗣️ NPCs that really talk back
🎯 Personalised, immersive gameplay like never before
Explore how AI is transforming play into a truly interactive universe. Watch Here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcwi...
🌟 More dynamic worlds
🧠 Smarter, reactive enemies
🗣️ NPCs that really talk back
🎯 Personalised, immersive gameplay like never before
Explore how AI is transforming play into a truly interactive universe. Watch Here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcwi...
This Halloween, don’t get tricked by online dangers! 🚫👻 Protect yourself with these sweet treats of online safety. 🎃 #HalloweenOnlineSafety #BreckFoundation
October 31, 2025 at 12:04 PM
This Halloween, don’t get tricked by online dangers! 🚫👻 Protect yourself with these sweet treats of online safety. 🎃 #HalloweenOnlineSafety #BreckFoundation
Meet more of our School Engagement Officers from all across the UK! 🇬🇧 Whether you’re looking for guidance on online safety or want to bring an impactful talk to your students, our team is here to help.
Book a speaker today by emailing admin@BreckFoundation.org!
#OnlineSafety
Book a speaker today by emailing admin@BreckFoundation.org!
#OnlineSafety
October 30, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Meet more of our School Engagement Officers from all across the UK! 🇬🇧 Whether you’re looking for guidance on online safety or want to bring an impactful talk to your students, our team is here to help.
Book a speaker today by emailing admin@BreckFoundation.org!
#OnlineSafety
Book a speaker today by emailing admin@BreckFoundation.org!
#OnlineSafety
Can you tell what’s real online? 📰
Our Breck Foundation Fake News Presentation helps students, workplaces & communities spot misinformation, deepfakes & false stories, building awareness, trust & critical thinking online. 💡
#FakeNews #OnlineSafety #DigitalLiteracy
Our Breck Foundation Fake News Presentation helps students, workplaces & communities spot misinformation, deepfakes & false stories, building awareness, trust & critical thinking online. 💡
#FakeNews #OnlineSafety #DigitalLiteracy
October 27, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Can you tell what’s real online? 📰
Our Breck Foundation Fake News Presentation helps students, workplaces & communities spot misinformation, deepfakes & false stories, building awareness, trust & critical thinking online. 💡
#FakeNews #OnlineSafety #DigitalLiteracy
Our Breck Foundation Fake News Presentation helps students, workplaces & communities spot misinformation, deepfakes & false stories, building awareness, trust & critical thinking online. 💡
#FakeNews #OnlineSafety #DigitalLiteracy
Meet Jo, one of our dedicated speakers sharing Breck’s Story with students across the UK. Through powerful presentations, he helps young people understand the importance of online safety and how to protect themselves in a digital world. Book a speaker today! buff.ly/j8h9ejw #OnlineSafety
October 25, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Meet Jo, one of our dedicated speakers sharing Breck’s Story with students across the UK. Through powerful presentations, he helps young people understand the importance of online safety and how to protect themselves in a digital world. Book a speaker today! buff.ly/j8h9ejw #OnlineSafety
We’re so grateful to be here at the Data for Good Hackathon, a powerful gathering where technology meets impact, hosted by J.P. Morgan Chase 🚀
Together we’re inspired by how data and tech can drive inclusion, empower communities and solve real-world problems. 💡
Together we’re inspired by how data and tech can drive inclusion, empower communities and solve real-world problems. 💡
October 24, 2025 at 1:05 PM
We’re so grateful to be here at the Data for Good Hackathon, a powerful gathering where technology meets impact, hosted by J.P. Morgan Chase 🚀
Together we’re inspired by how data and tech can drive inclusion, empower communities and solve real-world problems. 💡
Together we’re inspired by how data and tech can drive inclusion, empower communities and solve real-world problems. 💡
Ofcom, has fined online message board 4chan £20,000 for failing to protect children from harmful content.
4chan can stop the additional fines by providing copies of its illegal content risk assessments.
Read the full article 📰: www.theregister.com/2025/10/13/4...
4chan can stop the additional fines by providing copies of its illegal content risk assessments.
Read the full article 📰: www.theregister.com/2025/10/13/4...
October 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Ofcom, has fined online message board 4chan £20,000 for failing to protect children from harmful content.
4chan can stop the additional fines by providing copies of its illegal content risk assessments.
Read the full article 📰: www.theregister.com/2025/10/13/4...
4chan can stop the additional fines by providing copies of its illegal content risk assessments.
Read the full article 📰: www.theregister.com/2025/10/13/4...
Your young person may be using a VPN to bypass your online safety measures. Do you know what that means? We're cutting through the jargon! Our new post breaks down What is a VPN? so you can stay one step ahead, build trust, and keep your child safe online. ➡️ www.breckfoundation.org/post/what-is...
October 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Your young person may be using a VPN to bypass your online safety measures. Do you know what that means? We're cutting through the jargon! Our new post breaks down What is a VPN? so you can stay one step ahead, build trust, and keep your child safe online. ➡️ www.breckfoundation.org/post/what-is...
Thank you to The Young Harrow Foundation and Harrow Council for co-hosting the Harrow Children & Young People Conference. It was an honour for the Breck Foundation to be part of the panel discussion. We greatly value the opportunity to network and discuss the 2025 HAY Report.
#HAYHarrow25
#HAYHarrow25
October 16, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Thank you to The Young Harrow Foundation and Harrow Council for co-hosting the Harrow Children & Young People Conference. It was an honour for the Breck Foundation to be part of the panel discussion. We greatly value the opportunity to network and discuss the 2025 HAY Report.
#HAYHarrow25
#HAYHarrow25
Messaging platform Discord has said the official ID photos of around 70,000 users have been stolen by hackers.
The app, which is popular with gamers and teenagers, said the hackers targeted a firm responsible for verifying the ages of its users. news.sky.com/story/discor...
#onlinesafety
The app, which is popular with gamers and teenagers, said the hackers targeted a firm responsible for verifying the ages of its users. news.sky.com/story/discor...
#onlinesafety
October 16, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Messaging platform Discord has said the official ID photos of around 70,000 users have been stolen by hackers.
The app, which is popular with gamers and teenagers, said the hackers targeted a firm responsible for verifying the ages of its users. news.sky.com/story/discor...
#onlinesafety
The app, which is popular with gamers and teenagers, said the hackers targeted a firm responsible for verifying the ages of its users. news.sky.com/story/discor...
#onlinesafety
Meta's IG Teen Account Safety Tools Are Failing🚨 Here’s what a recent report, @mollyroseorg.bsky.social helped produce:
❌ 64% were either no longer available
⚠️ 19% reduced harm, but came with limitations.
✅ 17% worked as advertised
Read the full report: buff.ly/NCh1WqM
❌ 64% were either no longer available
⚠️ 19% reduced harm, but came with limitations.
✅ 17% worked as advertised
Read the full report: buff.ly/NCh1WqM
October 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Meta's IG Teen Account Safety Tools Are Failing🚨 Here’s what a recent report, @mollyroseorg.bsky.social helped produce:
❌ 64% were either no longer available
⚠️ 19% reduced harm, but came with limitations.
✅ 17% worked as advertised
Read the full report: buff.ly/NCh1WqM
❌ 64% were either no longer available
⚠️ 19% reduced harm, but came with limitations.
✅ 17% worked as advertised
Read the full report: buff.ly/NCh1WqM
A massive thank you and huge congratulations to Rick! He successfully completed the Manchester Half Marathon last weekend, running every mile in support of the vital work we do at the Breck Foundation. Your miles make a difference! 💪
#BreckFoundation #ManchesterHalfMarathon #onlinesafety
#BreckFoundation #ManchesterHalfMarathon #onlinesafety
October 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM
A massive thank you and huge congratulations to Rick! He successfully completed the Manchester Half Marathon last weekend, running every mile in support of the vital work we do at the Breck Foundation. Your miles make a difference! 💪
#BreckFoundation #ManchesterHalfMarathon #onlinesafety
#BreckFoundation #ManchesterHalfMarathon #onlinesafety
A big high-five and congrats to Suzy R! She delivered her first session in years today to students at Queenmeads House School (Years 3 - 11)🥳
Suzy was representing the Breck Foundation. These presentations are crucial for students because they equip them with skills to navigate the internet safely💙
Suzy was representing the Breck Foundation. These presentations are crucial for students because they equip them with skills to navigate the internet safely💙
October 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM
A big high-five and congrats to Suzy R! She delivered her first session in years today to students at Queenmeads House School (Years 3 - 11)🥳
Suzy was representing the Breck Foundation. These presentations are crucial for students because they equip them with skills to navigate the internet safely💙
Suzy was representing the Breck Foundation. These presentations are crucial for students because they equip them with skills to navigate the internet safely💙
⚠️ A must-watch for parents, educators, and young people alike.⚠️
We know how powerful and persuasive online manipulation can be. This documentary is a reminder of why digital awareness and open conversations matter more than ever. 💬
🎥 Watch it, talk about it, and help protect young people.
We know how powerful and persuasive online manipulation can be. This documentary is a reminder of why digital awareness and open conversations matter more than ever. 💬
🎥 Watch it, talk about it, and help protect young people.
October 10, 2025 at 1:03 PM
⚠️ A must-watch for parents, educators, and young people alike.⚠️
We know how powerful and persuasive online manipulation can be. This documentary is a reminder of why digital awareness and open conversations matter more than ever. 💬
🎥 Watch it, talk about it, and help protect young people.
We know how powerful and persuasive online manipulation can be. This documentary is a reminder of why digital awareness and open conversations matter more than ever. 💬
🎥 Watch it, talk about it, and help protect young people.
Our Breck Foundation presentation helps young people find balance, confidence & safety in their digital lives, because being safe online also means being well online. 🌱
#OnlineSafety #DigitalWellbeing #BreckFoundation
#OnlineSafety #DigitalWellbeing #BreckFoundation
October 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Our Breck Foundation presentation helps young people find balance, confidence & safety in their digital lives, because being safe online also means being well online. 🌱
#OnlineSafety #DigitalWellbeing #BreckFoundation
#OnlineSafety #DigitalWellbeing #BreckFoundation