Cranstoun
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We believe in reducing harm, standing up for social justice and empowering change, today. We are a social justice and harm reduction charity.
If you could share one piece of advice for managing mental health that could help another young person struggling, what would it be? 💡 💭
We asked some of the young people who use our Here4YOUth and ROUTES services to answer this question for Youth Mental Health Day.
Here's what they had to say 👇
We asked some of the young people who use our Here4YOUth and ROUTES services to answer this question for Youth Mental Health Day.
Here's what they had to say 👇
September 19, 2025 at 8:14 AM
If you could share one piece of advice for managing mental health that could help another young person struggling, what would it be? 💡 💭
We asked some of the young people who use our Here4YOUth and ROUTES services to answer this question for Youth Mental Health Day.
Here's what they had to say 👇
We asked some of the young people who use our Here4YOUth and ROUTES services to answer this question for Youth Mental Health Day.
Here's what they had to say 👇
Over the weekend there is going to be a test of the UK Government's Emergency Alerts system on mobile phones. If you have a second phone for safety reasons, this could leave you at risk.
All compatible mobile devices will vibrate and make a loud, siren-like sound on Sunday, 7 September 2025 at 3pm.
All compatible mobile devices will vibrate and make a loud, siren-like sound on Sunday, 7 September 2025 at 3pm.
September 4, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Over the weekend there is going to be a test of the UK Government's Emergency Alerts system on mobile phones. If you have a second phone for safety reasons, this could leave you at risk.
All compatible mobile devices will vibrate and make a loud, siren-like sound on Sunday, 7 September 2025 at 3pm.
All compatible mobile devices will vibrate and make a loud, siren-like sound on Sunday, 7 September 2025 at 3pm.
Our fundraising team made a splash yesterday at the Wokingham Lions Club Swimathon! 🏊♀️
Colleagues from our Wokingham alcohol & other drugs service completed 60 laps of the pool in 50 minutes (which is 120 lengths!) and managed to raise just over £1000 🤩🥳
Colleagues from our Wokingham alcohol & other drugs service completed 60 laps of the pool in 50 minutes (which is 120 lengths!) and managed to raise just over £1000 🤩🥳
July 17, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Our fundraising team made a splash yesterday at the Wokingham Lions Club Swimathon! 🏊♀️
Colleagues from our Wokingham alcohol & other drugs service completed 60 laps of the pool in 50 minutes (which is 120 lengths!) and managed to raise just over £1000 🤩🥳
Colleagues from our Wokingham alcohol & other drugs service completed 60 laps of the pool in 50 minutes (which is 120 lengths!) and managed to raise just over £1000 🤩🥳
Stage one of our Sutton brand update complete ✅🤩
We’re so excited to continue our brand journey with some new Hub branding and signage. We hope to see you soon at our new-look Sutton hub!
We’re so excited to continue our brand journey with some new Hub branding and signage. We hope to see you soon at our new-look Sutton hub!
July 11, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Stage one of our Sutton brand update complete ✅🤩
We’re so excited to continue our brand journey with some new Hub branding and signage. We hope to see you soon at our new-look Sutton hub!
We’re so excited to continue our brand journey with some new Hub branding and signage. We hope to see you soon at our new-look Sutton hub!
Our Policy team have been busy over the last few weeks, advocating for better outcomes for the people we are here to support.
We’ve met with a number of MPs to discuss a range of issues including rising ketamine use, prevalence of synthetic drugs and how we can support more young people.
We’ve met with a number of MPs to discuss a range of issues including rising ketamine use, prevalence of synthetic drugs and how we can support more young people.
July 9, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Our Policy team have been busy over the last few weeks, advocating for better outcomes for the people we are here to support.
We’ve met with a number of MPs to discuss a range of issues including rising ketamine use, prevalence of synthetic drugs and how we can support more young people.
We’ve met with a number of MPs to discuss a range of issues including rising ketamine use, prevalence of synthetic drugs and how we can support more young people.
Coming soon... 🏃🏽♀️🏃🏾♂️🏃🏻
🗓️ Lace up your running shoes and mark your calendars for 26th October 2025!
We’re inviting you to lace up your running shoes to raise vital funds for Cranstoun’s life-changing services. 👟
A run with purpose is on the horizon 💜
🗓️ Lace up your running shoes and mark your calendars for 26th October 2025!
We’re inviting you to lace up your running shoes to raise vital funds for Cranstoun’s life-changing services. 👟
A run with purpose is on the horizon 💜
July 7, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Coming soon... 🏃🏽♀️🏃🏾♂️🏃🏻
🗓️ Lace up your running shoes and mark your calendars for 26th October 2025!
We’re inviting you to lace up your running shoes to raise vital funds for Cranstoun’s life-changing services. 👟
A run with purpose is on the horizon 💜
🗓️ Lace up your running shoes and mark your calendars for 26th October 2025!
We’re inviting you to lace up your running shoes to raise vital funds for Cranstoun’s life-changing services. 👟
A run with purpose is on the horizon 💜
It’s #VolunteersWeek and we are joining orgs across the UK in celebrating our incredible volunteers!
Our volunteers give so much to Cranstoun through their time, commitment and dedication 💜
We are always looking for more volunteers! Find out more 👇
cranstoun.org/support-our-work/volunteer-with-us
Our volunteers give so much to Cranstoun through their time, commitment and dedication 💜
We are always looking for more volunteers! Find out more 👇
cranstoun.org/support-our-work/volunteer-with-us
June 2, 2025 at 8:01 AM
It’s #VolunteersWeek and we are joining orgs across the UK in celebrating our incredible volunteers!
Our volunteers give so much to Cranstoun through their time, commitment and dedication 💜
We are always looking for more volunteers! Find out more 👇
cranstoun.org/support-our-work/volunteer-with-us
Our volunteers give so much to Cranstoun through their time, commitment and dedication 💜
We are always looking for more volunteers! Find out more 👇
cranstoun.org/support-our-work/volunteer-with-us
🗓️ Save the date! 🗓️
Join us at next year's Cranstoun Domestic Abuse Conference, on Thursday 23rd April 2026 at Worcestershire County Cricket Club 🙌
Sign up to our mailing list to stay in the loop with our Domestic Abuse work and be the first to hear when tickets go on sale for next year! 🎟️
Join us at next year's Cranstoun Domestic Abuse Conference, on Thursday 23rd April 2026 at Worcestershire County Cricket Club 🙌
Sign up to our mailing list to stay in the loop with our Domestic Abuse work and be the first to hear when tickets go on sale for next year! 🎟️
April 24, 2025 at 10:20 AM
🗓️ Save the date! 🗓️
Join us at next year's Cranstoun Domestic Abuse Conference, on Thursday 23rd April 2026 at Worcestershire County Cricket Club 🙌
Sign up to our mailing list to stay in the loop with our Domestic Abuse work and be the first to hear when tickets go on sale for next year! 🎟️
Join us at next year's Cranstoun Domestic Abuse Conference, on Thursday 23rd April 2026 at Worcestershire County Cricket Club 🙌
Sign up to our mailing list to stay in the loop with our Domestic Abuse work and be the first to hear when tickets go on sale for next year! 🎟️
⚠️ Fake Ketamine ⚠️
We are aware of multiple reports in recent days from people experiencing unusual and potentially dangerous effects after using what they thought was ketamine.
We've put together some harm reduction information and advice to help keep people safe 👇
cranstoun.org/news/drug-al...
We are aware of multiple reports in recent days from people experiencing unusual and potentially dangerous effects after using what they thought was ketamine.
We've put together some harm reduction information and advice to help keep people safe 👇
cranstoun.org/news/drug-al...
April 9, 2025 at 2:52 PM
⚠️ Fake Ketamine ⚠️
We are aware of multiple reports in recent days from people experiencing unusual and potentially dangerous effects after using what they thought was ketamine.
We've put together some harm reduction information and advice to help keep people safe 👇
cranstoun.org/news/drug-al...
We are aware of multiple reports in recent days from people experiencing unusual and potentially dangerous effects after using what they thought was ketamine.
We've put together some harm reduction information and advice to help keep people safe 👇
cranstoun.org/news/drug-al...
1/2. Fantastic morning at Cranstoun DA Conference, hearing from sector colleagues and experts by experience.
Topics:
🟣 Rebuilding Trust and the Role of Law Enforcement in Ending DA
🟣 Engaging and Working with South Asian Perpetrators of DA
🟣 Coercion+Control and How to Undo the Brainwashing
Topics:
🟣 Rebuilding Trust and the Role of Law Enforcement in Ending DA
🟣 Engaging and Working with South Asian Perpetrators of DA
🟣 Coercion+Control and How to Undo the Brainwashing
April 3, 2025 at 1:21 PM
1/2. Fantastic morning at Cranstoun DA Conference, hearing from sector colleagues and experts by experience.
Topics:
🟣 Rebuilding Trust and the Role of Law Enforcement in Ending DA
🟣 Engaging and Working with South Asian Perpetrators of DA
🟣 Coercion+Control and How to Undo the Brainwashing
Topics:
🟣 Rebuilding Trust and the Role of Law Enforcement in Ending DA
🟣 Engaging and Working with South Asian Perpetrators of DA
🟣 Coercion+Control and How to Undo the Brainwashing
We're at Worcestershire County ground for the inaugural Domestic Abuse Conference - "A Domestic Abuse Epidemic: How to Thrive in 2025".
Here's a message from @mariacripps.bsky.social on what this day will entail.
Thanks to all for joining us and follow this page for updates throughout the day!
Here's a message from @mariacripps.bsky.social on what this day will entail.
Thanks to all for joining us and follow this page for updates throughout the day!
April 3, 2025 at 9:04 AM
We're at Worcestershire County ground for the inaugural Domestic Abuse Conference - "A Domestic Abuse Epidemic: How to Thrive in 2025".
Here's a message from @mariacripps.bsky.social on what this day will entail.
Thanks to all for joining us and follow this page for updates throughout the day!
Here's a message from @mariacripps.bsky.social on what this day will entail.
Thanks to all for joining us and follow this page for updates throughout the day!
📢 We’re proud to support the launch of #SomaiyasLaw – a national campaign led by @karmanirvana.bsky.social calling for urgent reforms to better protect victims of Honour-Based Abuse and Forced Marriage.
👉 Find out more and show your support: karmanirvana.org.uk/campaigns/cu...
#HonourBasedAbuse
👉 Find out more and show your support: karmanirvana.org.uk/campaigns/cu...
#HonourBasedAbuse
March 28, 2025 at 8:51 AM
📢 We’re proud to support the launch of #SomaiyasLaw – a national campaign led by @karmanirvana.bsky.social calling for urgent reforms to better protect victims of Honour-Based Abuse and Forced Marriage.
👉 Find out more and show your support: karmanirvana.org.uk/campaigns/cu...
#HonourBasedAbuse
👉 Find out more and show your support: karmanirvana.org.uk/campaigns/cu...
#HonourBasedAbuse
Only one week left until the Cranstoun Domestic Abuse Conference! ⏰
If you haven't got your tickets yet, what are you waiting for? We still have some spaces available and we'd love to see you there 🙌
Find out more: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cranstoun-...
If you haven't got your tickets yet, what are you waiting for? We still have some spaces available and we'd love to see you there 🙌
Find out more: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cranstoun-...
March 27, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Only one week left until the Cranstoun Domestic Abuse Conference! ⏰
If you haven't got your tickets yet, what are you waiting for? We still have some spaces available and we'd love to see you there 🙌
Find out more: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cranstoun-...
If you haven't got your tickets yet, what are you waiting for? We still have some spaces available and we'd love to see you there 🙌
Find out more: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cranstoun-...
We have an incredible line-up of speakers for our upcoming Domestic Abuse Conference! 😁
With topics including vicarious trauma, coercive control and law enforcement’s role in ending domestic abuse, this event is not to be missed 🙌
Join us & get your ticket now👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cranstoun-...
With topics including vicarious trauma, coercive control and law enforcement’s role in ending domestic abuse, this event is not to be missed 🙌
Join us & get your ticket now👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cranstoun-...
March 11, 2025 at 11:26 AM
We have an incredible line-up of speakers for our upcoming Domestic Abuse Conference! 😁
With topics including vicarious trauma, coercive control and law enforcement’s role in ending domestic abuse, this event is not to be missed 🙌
Join us & get your ticket now👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cranstoun-...
With topics including vicarious trauma, coercive control and law enforcement’s role in ending domestic abuse, this event is not to be missed 🙌
Join us & get your ticket now👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cranstoun-...
Happy International Women's Day! Today, and every day, we stand together #ForAllWomenAndGirls to create a world where domestic abuse is never seen as an inevitability and where the rights of all women and girls are protected. #IWD2025
March 8, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Happy International Women's Day! Today, and every day, we stand together #ForAllWomenAndGirls to create a world where domestic abuse is never seen as an inevitability and where the rights of all women and girls are protected. #IWD2025
Have you got your tickets for our conference yet? 🎟️
If you work in the Domestic Abuse sector, we've got a fantastic line-up of speakers to inspire you with innovative approaches and practical tips to support you in your career 🙌
See the whole itinerary here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cranstoun-...
If you work in the Domestic Abuse sector, we've got a fantastic line-up of speakers to inspire you with innovative approaches and practical tips to support you in your career 🙌
See the whole itinerary here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cranstoun-...
March 5, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Have you got your tickets for our conference yet? 🎟️
If you work in the Domestic Abuse sector, we've got a fantastic line-up of speakers to inspire you with innovative approaches and practical tips to support you in your career 🙌
See the whole itinerary here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cranstoun-...
If you work in the Domestic Abuse sector, we've got a fantastic line-up of speakers to inspire you with innovative approaches and practical tips to support you in your career 🙌
See the whole itinerary here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cranstoun-...
The number of people sleeping rough is now 91% higher than it was 3 years ago and over double the number than when data collation for rough sleeping began 15 years ago (via @crisis-uk.bsky.social).
March 3, 2025 at 9:35 AM
The number of people sleeping rough is now 91% higher than it was 3 years ago and over double the number than when data collation for rough sleeping began 15 years ago (via @crisis-uk.bsky.social).
We attended the timely @crisis-uk.bsky.social Homeless Summit yesterday.
At a time of extraordinarily high rough sleeping, we were particularly encouraged by consensus from Andy Burnham @mayorofgm.bsky.social and London’s deputy mayor @tomcopley.bsky.social on the need for a housing first approach.
At a time of extraordinarily high rough sleeping, we were particularly encouraged by consensus from Andy Burnham @mayorofgm.bsky.social and London’s deputy mayor @tomcopley.bsky.social on the need for a housing first approach.
February 26, 2025 at 2:59 PM
We attended the timely @crisis-uk.bsky.social Homeless Summit yesterday.
At a time of extraordinarily high rough sleeping, we were particularly encouraged by consensus from Andy Burnham @mayorofgm.bsky.social and London’s deputy mayor @tomcopley.bsky.social on the need for a housing first approach.
At a time of extraordinarily high rough sleeping, we were particularly encouraged by consensus from Andy Burnham @mayorofgm.bsky.social and London’s deputy mayor @tomcopley.bsky.social on the need for a housing first approach.
📢 A Domestic Abuse Epidemic: How to Thrive in 2025 📢
We are hosting our first Domestic Abuse sector conference!
📅 Thursday 3rd April 2025
📍 Worcestershire County Cricket Club
💡 Showcasing innovation and best practice
Want to join us? Get your tickets now 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cranstoun-...
We are hosting our first Domestic Abuse sector conference!
📅 Thursday 3rd April 2025
📍 Worcestershire County Cricket Club
💡 Showcasing innovation and best practice
Want to join us? Get your tickets now 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cranstoun-...
February 25, 2025 at 1:25 PM
📢 A Domestic Abuse Epidemic: How to Thrive in 2025 📢
We are hosting our first Domestic Abuse sector conference!
📅 Thursday 3rd April 2025
📍 Worcestershire County Cricket Club
💡 Showcasing innovation and best practice
Want to join us? Get your tickets now 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cranstoun-...
We are hosting our first Domestic Abuse sector conference!
📅 Thursday 3rd April 2025
📍 Worcestershire County Cricket Club
💡 Showcasing innovation and best practice
Want to join us? Get your tickets now 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cranstoun-...
We are attending Karma Nirvana's #Push4Change Westminster screening of The Push: Murder on the Cliff. This event aims to raise awareness about #HonourBasedAbuse and the need for a statutory definition for Honour Based Abuse.
Read more at: karmanirvana.org.uk/campaigns/cu...
Read more at: karmanirvana.org.uk/campaigns/cu...
February 4, 2025 at 11:49 AM
We are attending Karma Nirvana's #Push4Change Westminster screening of The Push: Murder on the Cliff. This event aims to raise awareness about #HonourBasedAbuse and the need for a statutory definition for Honour Based Abuse.
Read more at: karmanirvana.org.uk/campaigns/cu...
Read more at: karmanirvana.org.uk/campaigns/cu...