PRESS RELEASE Wednesday 5 September 2012 For immediate release Local charity Safety Net is a finalist in the national Children & Young People Now Awards 2012. Safety Net is shortlisted in the Children and Young People's Charity category for the charity that has made the most impressive contribution, at a local or national level, in improving the life chances of children, young people or families. Safety Net Director Terri Fletcher said: ”Nearly 400 entries were submitted this year and this is a fantastic achievement which recognises the quality of our work carried out in Brighton and Hove.” The Children & Young People Now Awards are a showcase for excellence to recognise and appreciate the work that enables children, young people and families to live happy, healthy and fulfilling lives. Now in their seventh year, there are 19 categories open to individuals and projects from across the UK. The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony at the Hurlingham Club in London on 29 th November. Safety Net is a registered charity based in Brighton and Hove whose aim is to work with communities to keep children and young people safe. We provide training, information and interventions around a range of safeguarding issues, including; child protection, bullying, home safety and family support. For further information please visit our web site at www.safetynet.org.uk -- ENDS –
Note to editors: Safety Net - Keeping Children, Young People and Families Safe is a charity with 15 years of experience in providing safeguarding advice and guidance to families and CYP professionals in Brighton and Hove. www.safety-net.org.uk & www.safetynetkids.org.uk The Children & Young People Now Awards are a showcase for excellence and entries must be able to provide evidence that demonstrates the impact of the work. http://www.cypnawards.com/ You can view the complete C&YP Now shortlist here – http://www.cypnawards.com/shortlist For further comment please contact Safety Net Director, Terri Fletcher on 01273 411613