The Belay Foundation
@thebelayfoundation.org.uk
Helping families living with early trauma through finding specialist support workers, providing advice, offering training and reducing isolation.
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As a small charity - conceived and founded in lived experience; and now run and nurtured by a very few of us all living with #EarlyLifeTrauma day to day - our aim is to provide practical and useful #TraumaResponsive support to #CareExperienced (and sometimes also #ND) families.
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Thank you to everyone who joined the #FightForOrdinary rally last week.
As the Labour Party Conference begins tomorrow, we’re hopeful that the voices of families, young people and professionals will be heard.
Together, we can build a system that works for every child.
As the Labour Party Conference begins tomorrow, we’re hopeful that the voices of families, young people and professionals will be heard.
Together, we can build a system that works for every child.
September 27, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Thank you to everyone who joined the #FightForOrdinary rally last week.
As the Labour Party Conference begins tomorrow, we’re hopeful that the voices of families, young people and professionals will be heard.
Together, we can build a system that works for every child.
As the Labour Party Conference begins tomorrow, we’re hopeful that the voices of families, young people and professionals will be heard.
Together, we can build a system that works for every child.
Super busy day today ... #DDP #PACE training, writing yet more of our new documentation, preparing for the next Trustee meeting ...
We might be a charity that is small, but we are also a charity that is mighty. (Actually, that's a bit like the amazing kids we are fighting for, to be honest!)
We might be a charity that is small, but we are also a charity that is mighty. (Actually, that's a bit like the amazing kids we are fighting for, to be honest!)
December 4, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Could you donate a few seconds to help us with a nomination into the Movement for Good 12 Days Christmas Draw? And then maybe even share as well? Thank you!
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Nominate now! - Movement for Good awards
We could receive a £1,000 donation with your help throught the Movement for Good 12 Days Christmas Draw.
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December 1, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Could you donate a few seconds to help us with a nomination into the Movement for Good 12 Days Christmas Draw? And then maybe even share as well? Thank you!
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Now I need the fundraising side of things to catch up! Might be getting there with 2025 miles in 2025 but the target to reach £2025 in 2025 is looking a bit sketchy …
Any spare change to help me / @thebelayfoundation.org.uk out lovely people?
>>> justgiving.com/page/belay2025in2025
Any spare change to help me / @thebelayfoundation.org.uk out lovely people?
>>> justgiving.com/page/belay2025in2025
#Belay2025in2025
Help Helen Willis raise money to support The Belay Foundation
justgiving.com
November 30, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Now I need the fundraising side of things to catch up! Might be getting there with 2025 miles in 2025 but the target to reach £2025 in 2025 is looking a bit sketchy …
Any spare change to help me / @thebelayfoundation.org.uk out lovely people?
>>> justgiving.com/page/belay2025in2025
Any spare change to help me / @thebelayfoundation.org.uk out lovely people?
>>> justgiving.com/page/belay2025in2025
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So happy to spend a wonderful afternoon with Sarah Fry, founder of the The Belay Foundation, and her lovely colleagues who are celebrating Belay’s 5 year anniversary. I have no doubt that Belay will continue to grow and strengthen Vickand I am so grateful to support in whatever small way I can 💕
July 6, 2025 at 12:33 PM
So happy to spend a wonderful afternoon with Sarah Fry, founder of the The Belay Foundation, and her lovely colleagues who are celebrating Belay’s 5 year anniversary. I have no doubt that Belay will continue to grow and strengthen Vickand I am so grateful to support in whatever small way I can 💕
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Our big #BelaySurvey is out! Are you a #specialguardianship #SGO #kinship or #adoptive family? Can you share how you feel about in-home practical support ("respite") and your experiences? We'd be VERY grateful!
Intro video: vimeo.com/1094294617
Straight to the survey: forms.office.com/e/EDfKWKgntV
Intro video: vimeo.com/1094294617
Straight to the survey: forms.office.com/e/EDfKWKgntV
July 23, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Our big #BelaySurvey is out! Are you a #specialguardianship #SGO #kinship or #adoptive family? Can you share how you feel about in-home practical support ("respite") and your experiences? We'd be VERY grateful!
Intro video: vimeo.com/1094294617
Straight to the survey: forms.office.com/e/EDfKWKgntV
Intro video: vimeo.com/1094294617
Straight to the survey: forms.office.com/e/EDfKWKgntV
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Out on Saturday as a podcast!
A great conversation and what @thebelayfoundation.org.uk do is quite simple but very well thought thru and managed.
Have a listen when it drops on Saturday. 🎧
A great conversation and what @thebelayfoundation.org.uk do is quite simple but very well thought thru and managed.
Have a listen when it drops on Saturday. 🎧
Interested in finding out more about what we do at #Belay, and thinking about what practical support for Special Guardian, Kinship and Adoptive families actually looks like? Join us as we chat live to @gayadoptiondad.bsky.social and @alcoates.bsky.social on the A&F Podcast tonight at 7pm!
July 24, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Out on Saturday as a podcast!
A great conversation and what @thebelayfoundation.org.uk do is quite simple but very well thought thru and managed.
Have a listen when it drops on Saturday. 🎧
A great conversation and what @thebelayfoundation.org.uk do is quite simple but very well thought thru and managed.
Have a listen when it drops on Saturday. 🎧
So we did a "thing" ... we were "live" on the Adoption and Fostering Podcast earlier this evening!
If you missed it and want to watch along ... here's the link ... or the podcast should be out on Saturday for your listening pleasure any time at all ;)
fb.watch/B10BZCiUu2/
If you missed it and want to watch along ... here's the link ... or the podcast should be out on Saturday for your listening pleasure any time at all ;)
fb.watch/B10BZCiUu2/
fb.watch
July 23, 2025 at 8:43 PM
So we did a "thing" ... we were "live" on the Adoption and Fostering Podcast earlier this evening!
If you missed it and want to watch along ... here's the link ... or the podcast should be out on Saturday for your listening pleasure any time at all ;)
fb.watch/B10BZCiUu2/
If you missed it and want to watch along ... here's the link ... or the podcast should be out on Saturday for your listening pleasure any time at all ;)
fb.watch/B10BZCiUu2/
Our big #BelaySurvey is out! Are you a #specialguardianship #SGO #kinship or #adoptive family? Can you share how you feel about in-home practical support ("respite") and your experiences? We'd be VERY grateful!
Intro video: vimeo.com/1094294617
Straight to the survey: forms.office.com/e/EDfKWKgntV
Intro video: vimeo.com/1094294617
Straight to the survey: forms.office.com/e/EDfKWKgntV
July 23, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Our big #BelaySurvey is out! Are you a #specialguardianship #SGO #kinship or #adoptive family? Can you share how you feel about in-home practical support ("respite") and your experiences? We'd be VERY grateful!
Intro video: vimeo.com/1094294617
Straight to the survey: forms.office.com/e/EDfKWKgntV
Intro video: vimeo.com/1094294617
Straight to the survey: forms.office.com/e/EDfKWKgntV
Interested in finding out more about what we do at #Belay, and thinking about what practical support for Special Guardian, Kinship and Adoptive families actually looks like? Join us as we chat live to @gayadoptiondad.bsky.social and @alcoates.bsky.social on the A&F Podcast tonight at 7pm!
July 23, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Interested in finding out more about what we do at #Belay, and thinking about what practical support for Special Guardian, Kinship and Adoptive families actually looks like? Join us as we chat live to @gayadoptiondad.bsky.social and @alcoates.bsky.social on the A&F Podcast tonight at 7pm!
Helen has made it to 1250 me-powered miles ... can you help her keep going with her #Belay2025in2025 challenge, and support #Belay at the same time?
Quick #Belay2025in2025 update ...
***1250 miles market done! YES!!!!***
Interesting in helping out Belay (as well as motivating my somewhat tired legs to keep moving)? Donate here: justgiving.com/page/belay2025in2025
***1250 miles market done! YES!!!!***
Interesting in helping out Belay (as well as motivating my somewhat tired legs to keep moving)? Donate here: justgiving.com/page/belay2025in2025
#Belay2025in2025
Help Helen Willis raise money to support The Belay Foundation
justgiving.com
July 23, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Helen has made it to 1250 me-powered miles ... can you help her keep going with her #Belay2025in2025 challenge, and support #Belay at the same time?
This was US! On our 5th birthday! Hosted by our wonderful leader, the lovely @sarahfry.bsky.social - thanks for sharing @drvickysutton.bsky.social ... none of it would have happened without you!
So happy to spend a wonderful afternoon with Sarah Fry, founder of the The Belay Foundation, and her lovely colleagues who are celebrating Belay’s 5 year anniversary. I have no doubt that Belay will continue to grow and strengthen Vickand I am so grateful to support in whatever small way I can 💕
July 23, 2025 at 10:34 AM
This was US! On our 5th birthday! Hosted by our wonderful leader, the lovely @sarahfry.bsky.social - thanks for sharing @drvickysutton.bsky.social ... none of it would have happened without you!
The Benefact Group Children & Young People Special Draw is open for 7 days from today.
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Please nominate us! youth.movementforgood.com/index.php?cn...
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June 16, 2025 at 10:41 AM
The Benefact Group Children & Young People Special Draw is open for 7 days from today.
Please nominate us! youth.movementforgood.com/index.php?cn...
Please nominate us! youth.movementforgood.com/index.php?cn...
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PhD studentship at Cambridge!
Closing date for applications: 26/07/25
You need to be a woman and eligible for UK home fees.
And interested in doing a PhD in developmental cognitive neuroscience and education, based in Cambridge, UK (not hybrid/remote)
Closing date for applications: 26/07/25
You need to be a woman and eligible for UK home fees.
And interested in doing a PhD in developmental cognitive neuroscience and education, based in Cambridge, UK (not hybrid/remote)
Funded PhD opportunity with @sjblakemore.bsky.social and I, at Cambridge. We are looking for someone interested in developmental science, to start in the coming academic year. Please share it with anyone you think might be interested (see details attached 😁).
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drive.google.com/file/d/1RIvg...
Funded PhD opportunity.pdf
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June 10, 2025 at 1:16 PM
PhD studentship at Cambridge!
Closing date for applications: 26/07/25
You need to be a woman and eligible for UK home fees.
And interested in doing a PhD in developmental cognitive neuroscience and education, based in Cambridge, UK (not hybrid/remote)
Closing date for applications: 26/07/25
You need to be a woman and eligible for UK home fees.
And interested in doing a PhD in developmental cognitive neuroscience and education, based in Cambridge, UK (not hybrid/remote)
Helen is halfway to her 2025 miles in 2025 target!
*1012.5 miles done*
We are very excited ... and if you are able to sponsor her a few pounds to keep her motivated she'd be even happier. She even cycled *despite the weather forecast* today!
justgiving.com/page/belay2025in2025
#Belay2025in2025
*1012.5 miles done*
We are very excited ... and if you are able to sponsor her a few pounds to keep her motivated she'd be even happier. She even cycled *despite the weather forecast* today!
justgiving.com/page/belay2025in2025
#Belay2025in2025
June 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Helen is halfway to her 2025 miles in 2025 target!
*1012.5 miles done*
We are very excited ... and if you are able to sponsor her a few pounds to keep her motivated she'd be even happier. She even cycled *despite the weather forecast* today!
justgiving.com/page/belay2025in2025
#Belay2025in2025
*1012.5 miles done*
We are very excited ... and if you are able to sponsor her a few pounds to keep her motivated she'd be even happier. She even cycled *despite the weather forecast* today!
justgiving.com/page/belay2025in2025
#Belay2025in2025
Quick ad for upcoming free #DLA and #PIP Sessions
PIP 9-10 am 14th June (THIS SATURDAY)
DLA 10-11am 17th June
DLA 10-11am 7th July
DLA 7.30-8.30pm 9th July
Book here for PIP: calendly.com/training-the...
Book here for DLA: calendly.com/training-the...
All free, albeit donations always welcome!
PIP 9-10 am 14th June (THIS SATURDAY)
DLA 10-11am 17th June
DLA 10-11am 7th July
DLA 7.30-8.30pm 9th July
Book here for PIP: calendly.com/training-the...
Book here for DLA: calendly.com/training-the...
All free, albeit donations always welcome!
PIP Overview - Non-Physical Health Conditions - Belay Training
This is a free hour-long session on Personal Independence Payment, what it is and how you apply. It's focused on invisible health conditions such as mental health needs resulting from trauma. It will ...
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June 10, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Quick ad for upcoming free #DLA and #PIP Sessions
PIP 9-10 am 14th June (THIS SATURDAY)
DLA 10-11am 17th June
DLA 10-11am 7th July
DLA 7.30-8.30pm 9th July
Book here for PIP: calendly.com/training-the...
Book here for DLA: calendly.com/training-the...
All free, albeit donations always welcome!
PIP 9-10 am 14th June (THIS SATURDAY)
DLA 10-11am 17th June
DLA 10-11am 7th July
DLA 7.30-8.30pm 9th July
Book here for PIP: calendly.com/training-the...
Book here for DLA: calendly.com/training-the...
All free, albeit donations always welcome!
He did it! And in style! Congratulations to Olly from all of us at @thebelayfoundation ... and a huge thank you too.
Olly has (already) raised an incredible £670! Could you help us raise that even higher?
www.justgiving.com/page/olly-cr...
Thank you everybody!
Olly has (already) raised an incredible £670! Could you help us raise that even higher?
www.justgiving.com/page/olly-cr...
Thank you everybody!
May 13, 2025 at 11:32 AM
He did it! And in style! Congratulations to Olly from all of us at @thebelayfoundation ... and a huge thank you too.
Olly has (already) raised an incredible £670! Could you help us raise that even higher?
www.justgiving.com/page/olly-cr...
Thank you everybody!
Olly has (already) raised an incredible £670! Could you help us raise that even higher?
www.justgiving.com/page/olly-cr...
Thank you everybody!
Interested in whether your child may be eligible for Disability Living Allowance?
There’s still time to join our free zoom session on #DLA this evening at 7.30 if you would like! (Future sessions also bookable at the same link)
More info here: calendly.com/training-the...
There’s still time to join our free zoom session on #DLA this evening at 7.30 if you would like! (Future sessions also bookable at the same link)
More info here: calendly.com/training-the...
DLA Overview - Focus on Non-Physical Health Conditions - Belay Training
A free hour-long session on DLA, what it is, how to apply, and why it might just be relevant to your family:Are you parenting children with care experience, or perhaps with care needs related to neuro...
calendly.com
May 7, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Interested in whether your child may be eligible for Disability Living Allowance?
There’s still time to join our free zoom session on #DLA this evening at 7.30 if you would like! (Future sessions also bookable at the same link)
More info here: calendly.com/training-the...
There’s still time to join our free zoom session on #DLA this evening at 7.30 if you would like! (Future sessions also bookable at the same link)
More info here: calendly.com/training-the...
So many families raising care-experienced children rely on disability benefits to stay afloat - as their ability to work gradually reduces and the needs (and the costs of meeting those needs) of their beloved (but also traumatised) children goes up and up.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Disability benefit cuts to hit 700,000 families already in poverty, DWP forecasts show
Exclusive: Internal government forecasts obtained by the Guardian reveal ‘truly shocking’ effects of planned cuts
www.theguardian.com
May 7, 2025 at 5:08 PM
So many families raising care-experienced children rely on disability benefits to stay afloat - as their ability to work gradually reduces and the needs (and the costs of meeting those needs) of their beloved (but also traumatised) children goes up and up.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
The lovely Olly is running his first ever run - a massive 10k - this Sunday. And he's doing it on behalf of @TheBelayFoundation! How amazing is Olly?!
More about Olly, his very personal reasons for supporting Belay, his run this Sunday, and about Belay all here:
www.justgiving.com/page/olly-cr...
More about Olly, his very personal reasons for supporting Belay, his run this Sunday, and about Belay all here:
www.justgiving.com/page/olly-cr...
Olly's first ever run - for The Belay Foundation
Help Alison Crowther raise money to support The Belay Foundation
www.justgiving.com
May 7, 2025 at 8:31 AM
The lovely Olly is running his first ever run - a massive 10k - this Sunday. And he's doing it on behalf of @TheBelayFoundation! How amazing is Olly?!
More about Olly, his very personal reasons for supporting Belay, his run this Sunday, and about Belay all here:
www.justgiving.com/page/olly-cr...
More about Olly, his very personal reasons for supporting Belay, his run this Sunday, and about Belay all here:
www.justgiving.com/page/olly-cr...
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On a train on the way to London to support and steward at the @asgsfprotest.bsky.social - with the amazing @sarahfry.bsky.social
#FundNowOrPayLater
#CareNotCuts
#ACutTooFar
#FundNowOrPayLater
#CareNotCuts
#ACutTooFar
May 3, 2025 at 9:37 AM
On a train on the way to London to support and steward at the @asgsfprotest.bsky.social - with the amazing @sarahfry.bsky.social
#FundNowOrPayLater
#CareNotCuts
#ACutTooFar
#FundNowOrPayLater
#CareNotCuts
#ACutTooFar
This is why we do what we do.
This is why we are marching in London.
#ACutTooFar
#FundNowOrPayLater
#ACutTooFar
Please watch ...
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This is why we are marching in London.
#ACutTooFar
#FundNowOrPayLater
#ACutTooFar
Please watch ...
www.facebook.com/share/v/1HJK...
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May 2, 2025 at 2:46 PM
This is why we do what we do.
This is why we are marching in London.
#ACutTooFar
#FundNowOrPayLater
#ACutTooFar
Please watch ...
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This is why we are marching in London.
#ACutTooFar
#FundNowOrPayLater
#ACutTooFar
Please watch ...
www.facebook.com/share/v/1HJK...
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With thanks to @munirawilson.bsky.social for advocating for families. #FundNowOrPayLater #ACutTooFar #CareNotCuts
fb.watch/zjhs6zKCIj/
fb.watch/zjhs6zKCIj/
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May 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM
With thanks to @munirawilson.bsky.social for advocating for families. #FundNowOrPayLater #ACutTooFar #CareNotCuts
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fb.watch/zjhs6zKCIj/
On behalf of our families, and the wider adoption, special guardianship and kinship communities, @TheBelayFoundation will be marching on Saturday with @asgsfprotest.bsky.social to stand up for the support our children need and deserve.
#FundNowOrPayLater #CareNotCuts #ACutTooFar #ASGSFProtest
#FundNowOrPayLater #CareNotCuts #ACutTooFar #ASGSFProtest
May 1, 2025 at 10:18 AM
On behalf of our families, and the wider adoption, special guardianship and kinship communities, @TheBelayFoundation will be marching on Saturday with @asgsfprotest.bsky.social to stand up for the support our children need and deserve.
#FundNowOrPayLater #CareNotCuts #ACutTooFar #ASGSFProtest
#FundNowOrPayLater #CareNotCuts #ACutTooFar #ASGSFProtest
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Protest March to Downing Street
Event in London, United Kingdom by Action against ASGSF changes on Saturday, May 3 2025 with 331 people interested and 95 people going. 15 posts in the discussion.
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April 28, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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