Ivison Trust

17/06/2026

A big thank you to the Summerseat Players at The Theatre Royal for raising money and awareness about the support we offer to parents, carers and families as a charity at their recent production of Blackbird.

15/06/2026

The impact of child exploitation can leave families feeling very isolated and lonely. Our guide, “Supporting friends and family who have been affected by child exploitation” offers guidance about how you offer support, helping affected parents to feel that they are not alone.

Read our guide today at https://ivisontrust.org.uk/supporting-friends-and-familes-who-have-been-affected-by-child-exploitation/

11/06/2026

Listen to parents who have been affected by child exploitation share about the changes they noticed in their child.

https://youtu.be/NWW0y7M9xjo?si=yLj2gG2JlOA6xfL_

For support for child exploitation visit:

https://ivisontrust.org.uk/for-parents/support-for-child-exploitation/

11/06/2026

05/06/2026

💙 A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Incredible Volunteers 💙

"This volunteers week, we want to take a moment to recognise and celebrate the amazing people who give their time, compassion, and commitment to supporting families through our Parent Support Line.

To every volunteer who has dedicated an evening, listened without judgement, offered reassurance, and provided hope during difficult moments – thank you.

Your role is so much more than answering a phone. You are often a lifeline for parents navigating some of the most challenging experiences of their lives. The empathy, kindness, and understanding you bring to every conversation make a genuine difference, and we are incredibly grateful for the support you provide.

The feedback we receive from parents is nothing short of inspiring. Time and time again, they speak of feeling heard, understood, and supported after speaking with our volunteers. The praise you receive reflects the care and dedication you show in every interaction.

It is an absolute pleasure to have your support, and we are proud to have such a compassionate and committed team standing alongside us.

We would also like to extend a very warm welcome to our newest volunteers, Tyler, Sarah and Emma. We are delighted to have you join the team and look forward to seeing the positive impact you will make as you begin supporting parents through their journeys.

Together, you help ensure that no parent feels alone.

Thank you for everything you do. Your time, commitment and compassion are truly valued, and our service would not be possible without you." Volunteer Manager Ivison Trust

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05/06/2026

💙 A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Incredible Volunteers 💙

This volunteers week, we want to take a moment to recognise and celebrate the amazing people who give their time, compassion, and commitment to supporting families through our Parent Support Line.

To every volunteer who has dedicated an evening, listened without judgement, offered reassurance, and provided hope during difficult moments – thank you.

Your role is so much more than answering a phone. You are often a lifeline for parents navigating some of the most challenging experiences of their lives. The empathy, kindness, and understanding you bring to every conversation make a genuine difference, and we are incredibly grateful for the support you provide.

The feedback we receive from parents is nothing short of inspiring. Time and time again, they speak of feeling heard, understood, and supported after speaking with our volunteers. The praise you receive reflects the care and dedication you show in every interaction.

It is an absolute pleasure to have your support, and we are proud to have such a compassionate and committed team standing alongside us.

We would also like to extend a very warm welcome to our newest volunteers, Tyler, Sarah and Emma. We are delighted to have you join the team and look forward to seeing the positive impact you will make as you begin supporting parents through their journeys.

Together, you help ensure that no parent feels alone.

Thank you for everything you do. Your time, commitment and compassion are truly valued, and our service would not be possible without you.

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04/06/2026

Children are being harmed in our communities, and too often it goes unseen. We’re training people to become Community Guardians in Cleveland, so you can understand what child exploitation is, and what to do if you see signs of children being harmed.

Alongside professionals working in safeguarding roles, we would like to hear from people who have good connections with their local communities. This could be:

Shop workers
Business owners
Park wardens
Street cleaners
Youth workers
Group leaders
Volunteers

24th June, 10am-12.00pm we have spaces available for our Community Guardian Training.

Find out more at: https://ivisontrust.org.uk/get-involved/communityguardians/

Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland

03/06/2026

03/06/2026

Today sees the launch of Internet Matters new campaign, Every Child Safe Online, encouraging parents of children with additional needs to access tailored resources and advice to support their child's online experiences.

Children with additional needs spend more time online than their peers and they can be more exposed to online harm. They can be less in control of their online activities and they experience more of the good as well as more of the bad of online life. Every Child Safe Online from Internet Matters offers practical resources for parents of children with additional needs to help them support their child to have positive and safe online experiences.

Link: https://www.internetmatters. org/advice/additional-needssupport

26/05/2026

Our free online e-learning courses in partnership with Virtual College provide information for parents, carers and professionals about child exploitation, how to spot the signs and what to do if you have concerns about a child.

We provide two courses:

Keep them safe – child sexual exploitation & Child Criminal Exploitation & County Lines.

Find out more and register at:

https://ivisontrust.org.uk/training-course/online-learning/