Imara

Imara We support young people and their families in Nottingham following a disclosure of sexual and domestic abuse.

Imara is a specialist service that support children, young people and their families following a disclosure of child sexual abuse. Our referrals are received directly from the East Midlands Children and Young People Sexual Assault Service and we support our clients from a Legal, Advocacy and Therapeutic perspective. We also work closely with all the agencies involved in safeguarding children and y

oung people to ensure everyone has comprehensive, relevant, and up to date information. Imara aims to promote the recovery of children, young people and their families after a disclosure or discovery of child sexual abuse, by offering early intervention in the form of:

- Information, advice and consistent contact throughout the judicial process
- Specialist assessment an referral on to appropriate support agencies and access to pre-trial therapy
- Support with education, health, housing and financial concerns

We aim to provide specialist support and relevant information in a sensitive and responsive way and thus empower children, young people and their families.

✨Handmade with Heart: Support Imara!✨We are incredibly moved and proud to share a very special initiative from an amazin...
01/09/2026

✨Handmade with Heart: Support Imara!✨

We are incredibly moved and proud to share a very special initiative from an amazing young person who would like to support Imara.

They have poured their time, creativity, and energy into crafting beautiful, handmade bracelets - and they want to use them to give back. Every single bracelet sold will directly raise funds to help us continue supporting other children, young people, and families affected by trauma.

"I have made bracelets to sell, so I can raise money to support the charity, Imara.
Imara helps people under 18 who have experienced abuse.
Since they were founded, they have helped thousands of kids in Nottinghamshire feel like they have been heard and to understand what happened to them and feel safe.
All the money I raise from selling these bracelets will go to Imara so they can continue their fantastic work.
Thank you for your support."

They have been handmaking these beautiful bracelets and would like to sell them to raise vital funds for Imara.

The Details:
💰 Minimum donation: £1 each (+ postage), or you can collect from our office
🎨 Design: Featuring colourful designs to brighten your day!
🏠 Impact: Every penny raised goes directly towards supporting our trauma therapy and advocacy services, helping children in Nottinghamshire recover from abuse.

How to get yours:
Please send us a Direct Message (DM) or email [email protected] to place your order. Stocks are limited, so get yours quickly!

Thank you for standing with us, supporting survivors, and helping us keep this vital work going.💙

💙 Building Safe Spaces Across Nottinghamshire✨Every week at Imara, our team works alongside children, young people, and ...
30/08/2026

💙 Building Safe Spaces Across Nottinghamshire✨
Every week at Imara, our team works alongside children, young people, and families who are navigating the long journey of trauma recovery. We help them find their footing, rebuild trust, and discover the tools they need to heal and feel safe.

We can only carry out this specialist work because of the kindness of people like you in our community.

🤝 How You Can Stand with Us Today:
🏃 Volunteer: Join Team Imara as a race marshal/steward at the Robin Hood Half Marathon on 27th September!

🎨 Donate Art: Are you a creator? Donate prints or artwork to our upcoming Charity Art & Print Sale on 10th October and from 26th October-1st November.

☕ Become a Monthly Supporter: Set up a small, regular gift to help keep our therapy doors open all year round.

🛒 Shop via Easyfundraising: Turn your everyday online shopping into free donations for Imara at no extra cost to you.

Email [email protected] or dm us for enquiries.

Wishing you a calm, restful Sunday and a gentle start to the week ahead.

🖐️✨ CELEBRATING MAKATON INTERNATIONAL AWARENESS DAY! 🖐️✨Every child deserves a voice, and today on Makaton International...
28/08/2026

🖐️✨ CELEBRATING MAKATON INTERNATIONAL AWARENESS DAY! 🖐️✨

Every child deserves a voice, and today on Makaton International Awareness Day, we are celebrating the power of inclusive communication! 💬💙

At Imara, we work with children and young people who have experienced trauma, domestic abuse, and child sexual abuse. For many young survivors - especially those who are non-verbal, neurodivergent, or processing trauma - finding the right words can feel impossible.

That’s where Makaton comes in! By combining speech, signs, and visual symbols, Makaton helps us build trust, create safe spaces, and give young people a powerful alternative way to express their feelings and needs. 🌸

🛒 How You Can Help: Donate Makaton Cards Today!

To ensure our therapists and support team have the best tools to communicate with every child who comes through our doors, we are asking for your support.

You can gift a set of Makaton flashcards and visual resources directly to Imara through our Amazon Wishlist! 📦✨

👉 Gift Makaton cards to Imara here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/W7KUQKVILAYZ?ref_=wl_share

Why your gift matters:

💬 Gives non-verbal children and young people a tool to communicate safely.
🛠️ Equips our therapy rooms with accessible, trauma-informed resources.
💜 Helps young survivors feel understood, supported, and heard.

Thank you for helping us break down communication barriers so every child can be heard. 💙

⏳ ONE MONTH TO GO! 🏃‍♂️💨The countdown is officially on! In just one month, thousands of runners will take to the streets...
27/08/2026

⏳ ONE MONTH TO GO! 🏃‍♂️💨
The countdown is officially on! In just one month, thousands of runners will take to the streets for the Robin Hood Half Marathon - and Team Imara will be right there with them! 🏹✨

Whether you’re lacing up your trainers to run for us or joining our fantastic cheer squad and volunteer stewards, we are so grateful to everyone standing up for young survivors across Nottinghamshire. 💙

📣 Want to join Team Imara on race day?
🤝 Volunteer as a Steward: We still need friendly faces to marshal and cheer on the day! It’s a brilliant atmosphere and a great way to support our cause.

🏃 Running for Us? Drop us a message or tag us in your training updates so we can cheer you on!

Let’s make this the best race day yet! Drop a 🏃‍♀️ in the comments if you’ll be there! 👇

🏹 HAPPY NOTTINGHAMSHIRE DAY! 🏹Today, we are celebrating everything that makes our county so special - most importantly, ...
25/08/2026

🏹 HAPPY NOTTINGHAMSHIRE DAY! 🏹
Today, we are celebrating everything that makes our county so special - most importantly, the incredible, compassionate community that lives here.

At Imara, we are deeply proud to support children, young people, and families across Nottinghamshire who are recovering from trauma and abuse. Every day, our team works to deliver specialist, trauma-informed therapy, practical support, and safe spaces for young survivors to heal.

We couldn’t do this vital work without the support of our local community! If you're looking for ways to stand with local young people this , here’s how you can get involved:

🤝 How You Can Support Imara:
🏃 Volunteer as a Race Marshal/Steward: Join Team Imara on Sunday 27th September to volunteer as a steward at the Robin Hood Half Marathon! It's a fantastic day out, and your time helps us raise vital funds.

🎨 Donate Prints to Our Art Sale: Are you a local artist or creator? Donate your prints or artwork to our Charity Art & Print Sale coming up on 10th October, and from 26 October-1 November 2026!

💚 Become a Monthly Supporter: Set up a regular monthly donation to give us a sustainable lifeline, ensuring we can continue providing specialised frontline care all year round.

🛒 Sign Up for Easyfundraising: Turn your everyday online shopping into free donations for Imara! Simply sign up via Easyfundraising, shop as normal, and brands will donate to us at no extra cost to you.

Thank you for helping us build a safer, more supportive Nottinghamshire for every child. 💙

👉 Ready to take action or learn more? Drop us a message or visit www.imara.org.uk/support to get involved today!

☕ Sunday Coffee & Small Acts of Kindness 💜For less than the cost of a weekend takeaway coffee, a small regular gift to I...
23/08/2026

☕ Sunday Coffee & Small Acts of Kindness 💜

For less than the cost of a weekend takeaway coffee, a small regular gift to Imara creates a lasting safety net for local children recovering from trauma.

🌸 What monthly giving does:

Helps us plan ahead and increases the charity's stability.

Ensures safe, welcoming rooms equipped with creative art supplies, sand trays, and toys.

Gives young survivors consistent, trusted support on their healing journey.

If you’d like to join our community of monthly givers this Sunday, click the link to learn more: https://imara.org.uk/support/donations/

Thank you to everyone who supports our work week after week. Have a restful Sunday! ✨

💚 A HUGE THANK YOU TO THE POSTCODE LOTTERY! 💚We are absolutely thrilled and deeply grateful to announce that Imara has r...
22/08/2026

💚 A HUGE THANK YOU TO THE POSTCODE LOTTERY! 💚
We are absolutely thrilled and deeply grateful to announce that Imara has received a transformational £65,000 donation raised by players of People's Postcode Lottery UK awarded by Postcode Society Trust! 🎉✨

This amazing grant was awarded as part of the Postcode Lottery’s Millionaire Street Prize, bringing winning joy not just to local neighbours, but to local causes like ours too!

As a small charity doing vital work across Nottinghamshire, funding like this is a true lifeline. Because Postcode Lottery funding is completely unrestricted, it allows us to cover essential running costs like rent and energy bills that traditional grants often exclude - something we are profoundly grateful for as it keeps our doors open for the young people who need us.

To the team at People's Postcode Lottery, the Postcode Society Trust, and every player who makes grants like this possible, thank you for believing in our mission and investing in the futures of local children! 🙌

🎓 Enhance Your Practice with Imara’s CPD-Accredited Training! 🎓We’re pleased to share our upcoming training opportunitie...
20/08/2026

🎓 Enhance Your Practice with Imara’s CPD-Accredited Training! 🎓
We’re pleased to share our upcoming training opportunities, designed to equip professionals, educators, and practitioners with vital skills to support children and young people who have experienced trauma and abuse.

All of these courses are fully CPD-accredited - helping you build your professional portfolio while gaining practical, expert-led insights. 🌟

🗓️ UPCOMING LIVE SESSION: Open for Booking!
Understanding and Responding to Child Sexual and Domestic Abuse: The Trauma-Informed Essentials

📅 Date: Thursday 17th September 2026

⏰ Time: 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM (BST)

💻 Format: Online via Microsoft Teams

🎟️ Cost: £45 (plus booking fee)

What you will learn:

Understand the scale and developmental impact of child sexual and domestic abuse in the UK.

Recognise potential indicators of abuse and common trauma symptoms.

Create safe spaces that support and facilitate safe disclosures.

Learn practical regulation tools based on psycho-education to support yourself and the children you work with.

👉 Book your ticket on Eventbrite today: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1989652861268?aff=oddtdtcreator

🏢 Looking for Team or Organisation Training?
We also deliver tailored, CPD-accredited workshops directly to your team or school (online for up to 30 people):

Understanding and Responding to Harmful Sexual Behaviour between Siblings (HSB-S) | 3-hour workshop (£850)

Understanding and Responding to Child Sexual Abuse: Deep Dive | 4-hour workshop (£980)

Online Child Sexual Abuse: Grooming & Digital Harm | 1-hour webinar (£300)

Understanding and Responding to Child Sexual & Domestic Abuse: The Trauma-Informed Essentials | 2.5-hour workshop (£600)

💡Email [email protected] or dm us to discuss how we can tailor our training options to fit your needs and budget.

💬 Help Us Shape Future Training!
Not sure if our training is for you, or looking for something specific? We’d love your feedback! Please spare 2 minutes to complete our quick training survey: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/t/S12ZCS/

Thank you for your continued dedication to safeguarding and supporting vulnerable young people in our community! 💙

18/08/2026

Proud to share that Imara have now completed their CHISVA Reaccreditation until August 2028!

Excellent work to the team 🙌

🎨 CALLOUT FOR ARTISTS & PRINTMAKERS! 🖼️✨ | Support Imara's Charity Print SaleAre you an artist, illustrator, photographe...
18/08/2026

🎨 CALLOUT FOR ARTISTS & PRINTMAKERS! 🖼️✨ | Support Imara's Charity Print Sale

Are you an artist, illustrator, photographer, or printmaker looking for a great opportunity to showcase your work while supporting a vital local cause? We need your prints! 🎨

On Saturday 10th October 2026, Imara is hosting a special Charity Print Sale at the Broadway Gallery in Nottingham - and we are looking for donated prints to help make it our biggest and most impactful sale yet!

🌟 Why Get Involved?
🖼️ Exhibit in a Central Venue: showcase your artwork in the vibrant heart of Nottingham’s Creative Quarter at Broadway Gallery.

📣 Promote Your Work: Great exposure to local buyers, art lovers, and collectors while building your brand as an artist.

💜 Make a Real Difference: 100% of the proceeds from the sale of your prints directly fund Imara’s frontline Creative Arts Therapy for children, young people, and families recovering from trauma and abuse.

💡 Local Printer Discounts Available!
To help you prepare your prints, our wonderful local partners are offering exclusive discounts for participating Imara artists:

🖨️ 20% OFF at John E. Wright

🖨️ 10% OFF at MRP

📩 How to Submit Your Artwork:
Whether you have existing prints ready to donate or want to create something new, we would love to hear from you! DM us or email [email protected] for expressions of interest.

👉 Find out more about our print sale here: https://imaranottingham.wixsite.com/imara-art-auction/prints

📅 Submission Deadline: Wednesday 1st October 2026

Together, we can use the power of art to help young survivors heal. Thank you for your support! 🎨✨

Know a talented artist who should take part? Tag them below! 👇

Address

202 Mansfield Road
Nottingham
NG13HX

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441157526083

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