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We harness the power of drama and the arts to educate children, young people and adults about healthy relationships.

https://tender.org.uk/
Tender responds to new report on #domesticabuse support for children and #youngpeople.

Susie McDonald MBE, CEO of Tender, said: 'If the government are truly committed to ending violence and abuse, it’s time they provide the funding and resources to make it happen.’

tender.org.uk/domestic-abu...
April 29, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Watch now as Tender CEO Susie McDonald sits down with co-creators Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne to discuss the journey of bringing this powerful show to life.

➡️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSgC...
Adolescence with Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne.
YouTube video by Tender Education and Arts
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March 21, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Every pound counts — and now it counts twice. 💛 
Tender is taking part in the Big Give campaign, which means that from March 18th-25th, your donation to Tender will be doubled!

Donate: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
#ArtsForImpact #BigGive #actingforhealthyrelationships
March 18, 2025 at 2:58 PM
We were honoured to host a special screening of @netflix.com drama #Adolescence.

Starring and co-created by #StephenGraham, it tells the story of 13-year-old Jamie who is arrested for the violent murder of a teenage girl.

tender.org.uk/netflix-adol... #boysandyoungmen #vawg #RSHE #misogyny
March 13, 2025 at 11:21 AM
What does it mean to be a boy today? Tender’s recent panel discussion brought together incredible voices to share insights on the challenges young men face in a world shaped by social media and identity politics. Get the full story ⬇️
tender.org.uk/how-to-be-a-...
How to Be a Boy: Conversations with Men - Tender
Tender's panel event brought together Tender supporters and a panel of experts who shared their insights on what it means to be a man in today’s world.
tender.org.uk
February 19, 2025 at 9:33 AM
National Audit Office report, 'Tackling violence against women and girls' revealed this nationwide 'epidemic’ is getting worse.

We need the policy and funding in place to ensure all young people can access expert relationships education - preventing abuse BEFORE it starts.

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#vawg
February 3, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Got a minute to help us end domestic abuse and sexual violence?

Nominate Tender for Movement for Good help us receive £5,000!

https://buff.ly/3Pxd92V

#actingforhealthyrelationships #movementforgood #domesticabuse
January 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM
'Let's make 2025 the beginning of the end.'

Powerful words from Tender CEO Susie McDonald on ending domestic abuse and sexual violence.

Join our mission at tender.org.uk.

#actingforhealthyrelationships #HonoursList2025 #domesticabuse
January 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Merry Christmas!

Wishing everyone a wonderful festive season from Tender ❤

#actingforhealthyrelationships
December 25, 2024 at 9:25 AM
Tender is now closed for the festive period. We will not be monitoring social media channels during this time. We will return on Thursday 2nd January.

Tender doesn’t provide urgent support. If you need support, please contact the following organisations:

#actingforhealthyrelationships
December 20, 2024 at 5:00 PM
The amazing Gaia from Tender's Youth Board talks the importance of relationships education and open conversations to help end violence against women and girls.

#actingforhealthyrelationships #16daysofactivism #16days #noexcuse
December 9, 2024 at 12:38 PM
Tender has responded to the #YouthEndowmentFundreport which revealed high exposure to #violence, yet low understanding around healthy behaviours and relationships – and a severe lack of high-quality #RSHE.

Read our full response: tender.org.uk/yef-report-r...

#actingforhealthyrelationships
December 4, 2024 at 1:39 PM
Day 9 - #16DaysofActivism

By donating to Tender this #GivingTuesday, you can help end violence against women & girls.

Our relationships education challenges the negative attitudes that lead to abuse whilst embedding healthy relationships skills & equality.

Take action: tender.enthuse.com/donate/
December 3, 2024 at 10:29 AM
Today, we're talking #EconomicAbuseAwarenessDay.

Our healthy relationship programmes explore financial/economic abuse that is relevant to young people's lives and experiences. By making RSHE a specialist subject, we can embed these skills in the curriculum.

survivingeconomicabuse.org #16days
November 26, 2024 at 1:23 PM
Tender is joining the #16DaysofActivism campaign to end violence against women and girls.

Susie McDonald says: ‘Violence is not inevitable – it’s preventable. By educating all young people in healthy relationships, we can prevent abuse before it starts.'

#actingforhealthyrelationships #noexcuse
November 25, 2024 at 4:35 PM
This October, Gaia from Tender’s Youth Board spoke on a panel at the annual @evawuk Prevention Conference in London.

Read her powerful blog in which she discusses her first experience speaking on a VAWG panel.

https://buff.ly/3OiTJ0R

#actingforhealthyrelationships
November 22, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Free training alert!

We're offering free online domestic abuse and disclosure training for charity staff.

Led by expert trainers, we support you to understand these issues and facilitate preventative conversations.

www.eventbrite.com/cc/domestic-...

#actingforhealthyrelationships
November 20, 2024 at 11:58 AM
'Yet in society, teenage love is dismissed...There is ample research evidence that teenagers, particularly boys, can be violent and abusive to their romantic partners, and that the psychological consequences for victims are just as real as they are in adulthood.'

#actingforhealthyrelationships
November 18, 2024 at 4:21 PM
Our wonderful Kate & Jake attended the Independent Schools Association conference!

Their session 'Delivering Relationships Education Creatively' showed why it's more important than ever to invest in prevention education.

Visit tender.org.uk/about/what-w...

#actingforhealthyrelationships
November 18, 2024 at 12:44 PM