Lucy Faithfull Foundation Scotland

05/01/2026

10/10/2025

Closing date on Monday 13th at 4pm

We really welcome informal conversations with prospective candidates about the role and the charity in advance of the deadline. Please contact Stuart Allardyce, Director of Lucy Faithfull Foundation ([email protected] / 07881 824871).

07/10/2025

We’re hiring: Senior Practitioner (Autistic Adults)

Join our team in and help shape services that are neurodiversity-informed, trauma-sensitive, and evidence-based.

This role blends clinical expertise and leadership with direct work alongside autistic adults — empowering people to make safer choices online and offline.

We’re looking for a proactive, outcome-focused professional with strong project management and communication skills.

Apply now and make a real impact: https://www.lucyfaithfull.org.uk/careers/senior-practitioner-autistic-adults/

07/10/2025

Five years ago, we launched live chat on our Stop It Now helpline to meet an urgent need: a safe, confidential way for people to seek help when phone calls weren’t possible.

Since then, 3,494 people have made 7,098 contacts through chat. For many, it was their first step in getting help — and in preventing further harm.

Live chat is a proven intervention: it prevents offending, supports people with additional needs, and ultimately protects children.

But we can’t do it alone. We’re asking for your support to raise £15,000 to keep this lifeline running.

Read more and support the appeal: https://donate.giveasyoulive.com/campaign/stop-it-now-help

Every conversation matters. Every gift helps protect children.

29/09/2025

We’re hiring: Senior Practitioner (Autistic Adults)

Join our team in Scotland and help shape services that are neurodiversity-informed, trauma-sensitive, and evidence-based.

This role blends clinical expertise and leadership with direct work alongside autistic adults — empowering people to make safer choices online and offline.

We’re looking for a proactive, outcome-focused professional with strong project management and communication skills.

Apply now and make a real impact: https://www.lucyfaithfull.org.uk/careers/senior-practitioner-autistic-adults/

04/09/2025

This season brings exciting updates from our team.

We’ve relocated and are opening our doors for an open afternoon – a chance to meet the team, connect, and learn more about our work.

We’ve also launched our independent risk assessment service in Scotland, supporting professionals to make evidence-based safeguarding decisions for children at risk of sexual harm.

These developments mark an important step forward in strengthening safeguarding practice and keeping children safe in .

Read more in our latest newsletter: https://www.lucyfaithfull.org.uk/scotland-newsletter/

04/09/2025

Autumn newsletter

Welcome to the Autumn edition of our newsletter, to keep you up to date with new projects, resources, training, and the impact of our work. Open afternoon to meet the team in our new premises In July, we moved to new offices in Edinburgh. Our 10-person team is now based in Leith, near the Shore. Aft...

07/08/2025

Ready to run for a cause that matters?

We have charity places available for the Edinburgh Women’s 10K on 21 September 2025 — and we’d love you to join .

Thanks to our partnership with Run for Charity, we can offer:
- Discounted entry fees (in return for a fundraising commitment).
- Guaranteed places in this popular event.
- The chance to raise vital funds to protect children from harm.

Whether you’re a regular runner or just looking for a new goal, this is your chance to take part in one of the UK’s most scenic cities, and support our work protecting children from harm.

Sign up now: https://runforcharity.com/lucy-faithfull-foundation/womens-10k-edinburgh/registration

Share this opportunity with friends, family, and colleagues.

29/07/2025

Ready to run for a cause that matters? 👟

We have charity places available for the Edinburgh Women’s 10K on 21 September 2025 — and we’d love you to join .

Thanks to our partnership with Run for Charity, we can offer:
✅ Discounted entry fees (in return for a fundraising commitment).
✅ Guaranteed places in this popular event.
✅ The chance to raise vital funds to protect children from harm.

Whether you’re a regular runner or just looking for a new goal, this is your chance to take part in one of the UK’s most scenic cities, and support our work protecting children from harm.

Sign up now: https://runforcharity.com/lucy-faithfull-foundation/womens-10k-edinburgh/registration

Share this opportunity with friends, family, and colleagues.

24/07/2025

We are proud to partner with Police Scotland to relaunch the Get Help or Get Caught campaign – a powerful initiative aimed at tackling online child sexual abuse and exploitation in Scotland.

The campaign delivers a clear message: support is available to stop harmful behaviour before it leads to a crime.

As Stuart Allardyce, our Director, explains:

“The reasons for viewing sexual images of children or engaging in online grooming are complex, and many people recognise that what they are doing is wrong. Often, they feel trapped in a cycle of compulsive behaviour. Seeking individualised, anonymous, and non-judgmental support is absolutely the right step to take.”

Get help now: https://www.lucyfaithfull.org.uk/gethelpscotland/

Find out more: https://www.scotland.police.uk/what-s-happening/news/2025/july/police-scotland-warn-sexual-predators-to-get-help-or-get-caught-ahead-of-online-safety-act-protections-for-children/

11/06/2025

Job Opportunity in Edinburgh

We really welcome informal conversations with prospective candidates about the role and the charity in advance of the deadline. Please feel free to contact Stuart Allardyce, Director Scotland on 07881 824871.

13/11/2024

The Scottish Parliament addressed the issue of sibling sexual abuse (SSA) in a debate last week.

It's vital that parents, carers and professionals understand sibling sexual behaviour and how to respond.

We can help: https://www.stopitnow.org.uk/concerned-about-a-child-or-young-persons-sexual-behaviour/sibling-sexual-behaviour/

Watch the debate here: https://www.scottishparliament.tv/meeting/members-business-s6m-12918-fulton-macgregor-tackling-sibling-sexual-abuse-in-scotland-november-6-2024