About Us

WHO ARE STAND AGAINST VIOLENCE

WHO
Stand Against Violence works with young people up to the age of 25 years and their associates to prevent violence. Our work to date has received overwhelmingly positive feedback reporting reductions in violence, fighting and improved attitudes towards violence.
WHAT
We deliver violence prevention workshops and talks to education establishments, businesses, and the Community. The workshops and talks focus on personal safety; anger and aggression; basic life support and the awareness of choices and consequences. These workshops are ideal for PSHE, safeguarding and safety awareness education.
HOW
With your donations we can deliver anti-violence workshops, self-defense and vital first aid lessons to young people across England and Wales. Donations also allow us to continuously develop new and innovative educational resources combating violence in our communities. Our staff are highly trained and qualified teachers and professionals in their field. All are DBS checked and follow all our policies and procedures including safeguarding.
WHY
SAV was set up in 2005 following the tragic murder of 17-year-old Lloyd Fouracre; SAV aims to prevent violence, its long-term consequences and the grief of losing loved ones. The workshops we deliver equip and inform students in an effective manner how to Stand Against Violence.

“I focus my efforts on educating young people, not because they are the problem or that I believe they conform to the unfair media stereotypes but because they are the future of our society. They are the ones with the power to influence the future of our society. They will be heading into jobs, raising children of their own and choosing their directions in life. I hope that through sharing Lloyds story they will make the right choices, stay clear of potentially violent situations and affect the future in a positive way ultimately reducing violence.”

Adam Fouracre, CEO

IN LLOYD'S MEMORY

On 25 September 2005, on the eve of his 18th birthday, Lloyd Fouracre was beaten to death. It was a completely unprovoked and random act of violence resulting in devastating consequences. Lloyd was walking home with a group of friends when they were viciously attacked by five young men who had all been drinking heavily. Although Lloyd’s group did their best to run away Lloyd was caught by a deadly blow from a wooden plank. Already unconscious Lloyd was beaten repeatedly with the sign, kicked in the face, stamped on and punched in an attack lasting only minutes. Lloyd died, later that night, at the local hospital from multiple brain injuries.

The impact on Lloyd’s friends and family was huge. In a bid to create something positive Lloyd’s brother, Adam Fouracre, launched Stand Against Violence in his brother’s memory.

The aim was simple: prevent further incidences of this nature and prevent other families having to experience the pain Lloyd’s family has been through.

MEET THE TEAM

Trustees

Jeremy Hyams

Non Executive Director

Jeremy is founder and CEO of Claims Consortium Group, a £40m+ turnover business with more than 300 staff with clients in the insurance industry. As a non-executive director of SAV, Jeremy is able to contribute valuable business acumen and insight to our charitable activities.

Benjamin Alexander

Chair

Ben is currently undertaking a PhD in medicinal chemistry at the University of Bath and has been the charity secretary from the inception of SAV and have been seconded to the role of chair.

Carly Anderson

Trustee

Carly is an experienced teacher in PSHE and trained in middle school education. Carly has a wealth of knowledge and significant teaching background across a range of age groups.

Ellie Berry

Treasurer

Ellie joined SAV three years ago and is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and the Association of Accounting Technicians, working for the Taunton based accountancy, Albert Goodman LLP, in which one of her specialisms includes charities.

Debbie Mawer

Trustee/HR and Volunteering

Debbie currently holds the role of Director of People and Culture at Claims Consortium Group where she has worked for the previous 16 years overseeing and developing the accounts and HR departments. “I feel a close affinity with SAV and part of my role is to support the community. I’m looking forward to assisting in the future strategy of the charity as well as gaining new experiences through my time on the board.”

Andrew Hopkins

Trustee

Andrew joined SAV as a Trustee in November 2018 and is a Consultant specialising in Events, Marketing, Project and Town Centre Management.

A former Place Manager for Taunton Deane Borough Council, Andrew was part of a multi-agency team set up to tackle the issues of ASB, crime and rough sleeping within Taunton Town Centre. He is keen to put back into a community he has worked in for many years.

Sarah Potter

Treasurer

Sarah is an accountant at a local Taunton based firm. She joined SAV as co-treasurer in 2016.

Tom Burroughs

Trustee

Tom is Head of Technical at Claims Consortium Group with extensive background in IT. Tom supports SAV with its IT requirements and improving online and IT processes.

Alona DeHavilland

Trustee

Alona is a commercially driven PR, marketing and communications professional with a long history of supporting her local community. Alona works for Prospects, part of Shaw Trust, one of the UK’s largest charities, where she chairs their employee representative body. Alona is CIM qualified and is an Accredited PR Practitioner with the Chartered Institute of Public Relations.

Staff team

Adam Fouracre

Chief Executive

Adam founded the charity following his brother’s murder. He is passionate about preventing violence wrecking other people’s families. Adam brings a wealth of experience from his other role as a nurse practitioner in the Urgent and Emergency Care sector.

Tracy Casson

Education and Training Lead

Tracy is a qualified head teacher with significant experience in setting up new ways of delivering education to vulnerable young people, both in mainstream and alternative settings. Tracy is a keen supporter of education that empowers young people in making choices. “The work at SAV does just that and I am delighted to be part of the team and help young people make the right choice and stay safe.”

Claire McMurdo

Bookings Co-ordinator

Claire has a degree in psychology and a certificate in counselling and has spent a lot of her career working in education and for charities. I am keen to help SAV reach out to as many young people as possible so that they may feel confident and be equipped with the knowledge to protect themselves and others.