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Busy Promoting & Raising Awareness

May 3, 2016

Over the last month we have been busy promoting ourselves and giving ourselves a presence at local events and groups. Adam gave a talk to the W.I in Fiddington, Rowbarton Methodist Church and Street Methodist Church, and we attended a 999 day in Glastonbury organised by the lovely Taunton and Street Police Cadets. We were…
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Genius comedy collaboration raises over £22,000

May 3, 2016

    On 28th April Wellsprings Leisure Centre Taunton hosted a fantastic Charity Comedy Benefit show starring Russell Howard for local cause Stand Against Violence, entertaining over 950 people and raising an amazing £22,587 in total. The sell-out event headlined by TV funny man Russell Howard was supported by Steve Williams, Becky Brunning, Steven Hall and…
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On the Chrissy B Show

April 3, 2016

Adam Fouracre, CEO of Stand Against Violence spoke in an interview with TV show host Chrissy. The Chrissy B show is dedicated to mental health and wellbeing topics and is on Sky 203. Chrissy interviewed Adam about the loss of his brother Lloyd and the formation of the charity, our work and the impact we…
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Thank you to Music On The Quantocks

March 14, 2016

Thank you to everyone who attended the recent Music On The Quantocks event for your generous donations. Each year over 60% of us will experience the effects of violence. Stand Against Violence works hard to reduce this by delivering educational workshops to the future generation. The effects are profound and young people report improvements in…
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SAV Experiments with Virtual Reality

March 10, 2016

Currently we at SAV are experimenting with the new technology of Virtual Reality (VR). It wasn't long ago that we embarked on our 3D interactive film adventure. It was certainly challenging but well worth the wait.   Working with Yeovil College, Somerset College, and one of our sponsors Invirt Reality we have decided to embrace…
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Cadets lock up CEO

February 3, 2016

Taunton and Street police cadets locked up CEO Adam Fouracre and a fellow partner in crime from one of the charities sponsors IDN in January to raise sponsorship money for the charity. Some of the cadets were also locked up and raised sponsorship.   The challenge involved being locked up for 6 hours. Adam said,…
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Thank you Clarke Willmott

December 20, 2015

This year we have been fortunate to have the support of Clarke Willmott who have been hard at work fundraising for SAV and their other chosen charity Hope for Tomorrow. Last week they presented both charities with cheques. We each received a very generous £3,250! We are extremely grateful to everyone at Clarke Willmott in…
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Merry Christmas from Stand Against Violence

December 20, 2015

Stand Against Violence would like to take this opportunity to wish all of it’s supporters and the Taunton community a very merry Christmas. Adam Fouracre, founder of the charity said ‘we are overwhelmed by the support we have received during the course of our 10th anniversary year. It has been truly touching to see the…
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Eden Stand Against Violence This Christmas

November 23, 2015

Eden florists in Taunton ran their annual Christmas flower arranging event in aid of Stand Against Violence this year. The charity was chosen by popular vote from a Facebook advert Eden put out. The event raised £120 for the charity. Adam Fouracre, CEO said 'we were so pleased to be supported by Eden. Thank you to…
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Tone Leisure donate member joining fees to Stand Against Violence

November 23, 2015

Throughout October, Tone Leisure donated all its joining fees to local charity, Stand Against Violence, which came to the sum of £1050! Each year Tone Leisure’s centres choose a local charity to support and in 2015 Stand Against Violence was voted charity of the year. Stand Against Violence Founder, Adam Fouracre said: ‘We are extremely…
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Paul Sinha Sells Out...Again!

November 23, 2015

Another fantastic quiz night had by all. Paul Sinha was the quiz master for the evening and provided a comical and challenging quiz. The event held at the Taunton Rugby Football Club raised over £4,000 for Stand Against Violence with the support of the local Santander branch who match funded the evening. Adam Fouracre, CEO…
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Constellation: Remembering Lloyd Fouracre

September 13, 2015

Local charity Stand Against Violence launches its 10th year anniversary project Constellation. You may have seen snippets on social media, stars being painted around Taunton and even the horizon mural being painted on the tangier wall over the last couple of months. This is all a part of the Constellation project to remember Lloyd Fouracre.…
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10th anniversary business sponsorship is now underway

August 17, 2015

We are pleased to announce Higos Insurance Services Ltd as our first business sponsor. On Thursday 13th August 2015 the first local artist commissioned large star was revealed, Neil Wyatt and Emma Wright from Higos Insurance Services Ltd was presented with the star, also present was the Mayor of Taunton Marcia Hill and Kevin Smith…
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Stand Against Violence 2nd Fun Day at The Castle Green

August 4, 2015

This years event, Wednesday 29th July, was twice the size and twice as fun as 45 stalls and activities were spread across the Castle Green and Goodland Gardens. The event, from 10am till 3:30pm, including circus activities, bouncy slide, animal petting, tombola, treasure hunt, crafts and a chance to paint a SAV star ran by…
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SAVs Fun Day returns for a 2nd year.

July 25, 2015

On the 29th July 2015 the 2nd annual Stand Against Violence fun day for children will take place on the Castle Green and Goodlands Garden. The aim of the day is for the community to come together and have so fun. The day will feature will feature a host of stalls, circus activities, face painting,…

Recruiting Volunteer Fundraisers!

July 12, 2015

  We are looking for volunteers! If you feel you could donate some of your time to support the work of SAV please see if this opportunity may be for you. WHAT IS A VOLUNTEER FUNDRAISER A volunteer fundraiser is someone who donates their time to raise valuable funds for SAV in order for the…
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