Stormempowerment

01/05/2026

As the summer holidays are approaching, we are preparing to support many young people and families in our community.

We are planning a music camp for young people and continuing our regular support services, but we need some essential items to make this possible.

We have created this Amazon list with the items we urgently need.

Here's a link to the full list: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/2FVAZFS0DH5BO?ref_=wl_share

If you are able to help in any way, we would be so grateful.

Every contribution, big or small, will make a real difference to the lives of the people we support.

🙏 Please consider supporting us and being part of something positive this summer.

Thank you so much for your continued support.

27/04/2026

RIP Fin 💔

This is a message from our founder, Marie.

My son goes to Primrose Hill, and hearing this terrible news has really shaken me.

It’s heartbreaking to think that something like this could happen to any of our children.

All Fin was doing was trying out his new camera. My own son studies film and photography and spends time in the same area, which makes this feel even closer to home. It really shows how vulnerable young people can be.

No parent should have to wake up in the middle of the night just to check on their child. No parent should be phoning their child every minute of the day, not to say hello, but to check if they're safe.

I'm not sure about other mothers, but I constantly worry about my son. And the only time I can rest is when he's home, then I can relax.

This has to stop.

United we stand, divided we fall.

Stop knife crime on your streets.

RIP Fin 💔

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/primrose-hill-finbar-sullivan-stabbing-b2954395.html

Finbar Sullivan had gone to the park to use a camera he got for his 21st birthday

22/04/2026

Come along this Saturday to celebrate the launch of our new youth project.

Date: Saturday 25th April
Time: 1 pm
Location: Storm Family Centre, Battersea

Everyone is welcome. There'll be free food, games and prizes 🏆

From mentoring to music to life skills and job pathways, find out more about our new youth programme.

Hope to see you there!

17/04/2026

🔥 Exciting times ahead at Storm as we prepare to launch our brand new website very soon 🔥

Here's a sneak peek: Check out the new Storm Empowerment Playlist, a compilation of tracks to get us through our darkest moments. We all have THAT one song!

🎵What's your favourite anthem that lifts you when you need it most? 🎵

We'll start the ball rolling: Our charity founder, Marie's top track is Destiny Child's 'Survivor'.

Tell us your fave, or there's one you'd like to see on the list ⬇️

Stop the silence. End domestic violence.

15/04/2026

🧑‍🍳 Come along tomorrow (Thursday 16 April) for a yummy community lunch! 🧑‍🍳

Delish homemade cakes will also be on the menu.

Everyone is welcome.

Our casa es tu casa! 💜

28/03/2026

STORM founder Marie Hanson met with Tooting MP Dr Rosena Allin-Khan earlier this week.

Thank you to Dr Rosena for inviting us to speak at a roundtable discussion on tackling Violence Against Women and Girls.

It was a powerful and important discussion on what we can do locally to strengthen support for women escaping domestic abuse.

Together we're stronger.

Stop the silence. End domestic violence.

20/03/2026

To all those celebrating today, have a blessed and happy Eid ✨💜

13/03/2026

We’re cooking up a STORM!🧑‍🍳

Huge thanks to our amazing charity Patron for helping us cook our special Iftar dinner yesterday.

And a big shout-out to all the lovely people who helped us serve up a wonderful celebratory feast!

Great conversations. Great food. Great people.

07/03/2026

A big thank you to everyone who came to our event yesterday at 💜

Over 90 people turned out to hear our inspiring guest speakers talk about domestic violence and help our fight to combat all forms of domestic abuse.

We especially want to thank Kanya King, the founder of The MOBO Awards, for hosting us. She is one of the main reasons we exist. She believed in us, and her funding helped us get on our feet 22 years ago. And through the years, she's remained steadfast in her passion and commitment to our work.

And huge thanks to everyone who supported us on the day. It means a lot to us.

It's International Women's Day tomorrow - please take a moment to celebrate the special women in your life.

It's totally unacceptable that 1 in 4 women will experience domestic violence in their adult lives. We won't stop campaigning on this issue until we live in a world where no woman suffers from abuse that is, sadly, all too common.

Stop the silence. End Domestic Violence.

11/02/2026

Join us for our upcoming International Women's Day event at The House of MOBO, as we celebrate our past, present and future.

Special guests include singer Alysha Warren and inspiring guest speaker, Lady Hagir Ahmed, a global advocate for women's issues and social change, who was recently honoured as Humanitarian Impact Leader of the Year.

Stay tuned as we reveal more details in the coming days.

A big thank you to our amazing Patron Sabrina Elba and MOBO Awards founder Kayna King, for their incredible support.

When: Friday 6 March 11am-4pm
Where: House of MOBO 255 Gipsy Road London SE27 9QY

Book your free ticket now 💜

Stop the silence. End domestic violence.