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St Giles
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Turning Pasts Into Futures
A charity working across the UK using real-life past experiences to provide advice, training and support to people facing challenges today.

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💛We Are Hiring!💛
Take a look at our roles.
Apply and find more information online:
https://www.stgilestrust.org.uk/current-vacancies/
August 22, 2025 at 3:15 PM
“We won’t let up in our efforts until every child is safe“
Samir was awarded the Community Champion award as part of Arsenal's #NoMoreRed initiative.
The award, announced during #KnifeCrimeAwarenessWeek, shows the need for more support for young people.
www.stgilestrust.org.uk/samir-receiv...
May 23, 2025 at 8:40 AM
#Knifecrimeawarenessweek
From 2023-2024, our early intervention work supported more than 1,350 children and young people aged 11-25, providing them with critical support to remain safe from knife crime and towards safer futures.
Read more here: www.stgilestrust.org.uk/saving-young...
May 22, 2025 at 2:19 PM
💛We are proud to be supporting #KnifeCrimeAwarenessWeek
alongside other brilliant organisations.
#Knifecrime is not an inevitable part of society. Across the country, together we are all making a tangible difference in the lives of young people every day.
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May 22, 2025 at 2:18 PM
"something so special and meaningful" - Roisin Keville

This April, marks 10 years of true impact at Royal London Hospital.
💛154 young lives supported this year alone
💛Re-admission rates reduced to 7%

stgilestrust.org.uk/royal-london...
#10YearsOfImpact #YouthSupport #ViolenceReduction
April 29, 2025 at 8:30 AM
"when I was at my most vulnerable and broken state, they picked me up, with absolutely no judgment"

When Charlotte joined St Giles, her experiences have given her the skills support to Women through the Criminal Justice System.

Hear more from Charlotte: stgilestrust.org.uk/story/charlo...
April 29, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Cuts to essential services have a negative impact on young people, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
So it is essential for us to redouble efforts to really listen to young people & give them the support & care they deserve.
stgilestrust.org.uk/the-work-bey...
#StGilesTrust
April 15, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Focussing on prevention and intervention, helping young people have a safe future free from violence & exploitation.
Ultimately, these are issues for all of us, and it is not just down to children and young people to change.
stgilestrust.org.uk/the-work-bey...
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#StGilesTrust
April 15, 2025 at 8:42 AM
The hit show #Adolescence recently raised the profile of a wide range of issues & challenges facing young people.
But these issues aren’t new.
For over 15 years, #StGilesTrust has worked with young people in communities across the UK.
stgilestrust.org.uk/the-work-bey...
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April 15, 2025 at 8:42 AM
St Giles CEO Tracey Burley participated as a panelist at the
London Business School's #EQUALL2025 Conference, dedicated to advancing gender equality and inclusion in business.

She delivered compelling insights on empowering women and championing authentic leadership.
#IWD2025 #ForAllWomenAndGirls
March 10, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Ardan came to St Giles seeking a role within the education sector, but his journey to securing employment had been far from straightforward.

By identifying providing ongoing guidance, we're helping him take meaningful steps toward sustainable employment.

🔗 Read Ardan's story in our Bio
March 6, 2025 at 3:35 PM
We have Cardiff Half Marathon places available to run for St Giles!
Here is what you need to know:
✔️Date: October 5th 2025
✔️Location: Cardiff
✔️Sponsorship target: £300
✔️Entry: Only £30
Sign up here: www.stgilestrust.org.uk/support-us/f...
February 21, 2025 at 11:57 AM
💛 We Are Hiring 💛
Check out our roles now and read more online:
www.stgilestrust.org.uk/current-vaca...
February 18, 2025 at 5:09 PM
As well as the package of support, our Norwich Pantry, runs holistic wellbeing workshops so clients to learn new skills, self-reflect, & connect with others in their community in a supportive environment.
Read more about our tackling Poverty initiative:
www.stgilestrust.org.uk/crafting-cal...
February 10, 2025 at 2:07 PM
This spotlight is an important reminder of the complexity of the issue and the need for a joined-up approach to prevent future engagement and readmissions.
We hope this helps spark understanding and ongoing action to tackle youth violence.
Watch tonight at 9 pm on BBC 1, & on Iplayer now.
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January 29, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Our hospital team is honoured to be part of the solution, dramatically reducing readmission rates of young people involved in knife crime, and reflecting the positive impact of our lived experience-based approach.

Watch tonight at 9 pm on BBC 1, & on Iplayer now.
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January 29, 2025 at 3:36 PM
We’re incredibly grateful to the BBC and Idris Elba for shedding light on the ongoing #youthviolence and #knifecrime 'crisis'.
Watch tonight at 9 pm on BBC 1, & on Iplayer now.
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January 29, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Give your new years resolution a boost and support St Giles by taking part in a challenge event or race, making a real difference to the people we support.

We have events in:
💛 Cardiff
💛 Midlands
💛 London
💛 East Of England
💛 Yorkshire
and more...
www.stgilestrust.org.uk/boost-your-n...
January 28, 2025 at 9:15 AM
In Idris Elba's newest documentary "Our Knife Crime Crisis" St Giles Hospital Intervention team, highlights how intervening at a critical moment and giving the young person support to address underlying issues and vulnerability, helps keep them safe after discharge.

🔗Watch the trailer in our Bio
January 24, 2025 at 1:18 PM
"Thanks so much for speaking to me today, it was so helpful to have your advice on how I may support my client into voluntary work in Southwark, a much-valued service."
Kind feedback for our Skills & Employment service from Dr Harriet Mellotte, Senior Clinical Psychologist.

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January 22, 2025 at 4:17 PM
St Giles SOS project prevents gang exploitation and helps people safely exit gangs.

Junior Smart in @thetimes.com
"The forgotten element is that these 'perpetrators' tend to witness other crimes" leading to carrying weapons for 'personal safety'.
Read here: www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/art...
January 21, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Hi, we are St Giles.
We're a national charity using real-life past experiences to provide advice, training and support to people held back by poverty, unemployment, the criminal justice system, homelessness, exploitation and abuse to build a positive future.
www.stgilestrust.org.uk
January 21, 2025 at 2:13 PM