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Some much deserved kudos for our lovely Lucy who’s been working her socks off keeping things running in the safe office and for all the projects overseas!

Check out the link below for Wales Online who awarded Lucy with their Bouquet of the Week recognising all her efforts. Well done Lucy and Thanks Wales Online

Bouquet for angel who is keeping us SAFE!

Hi Everyone.. Check out our newest project in Sierra Leone. We are partnering local NEETs(16-25 year olds Not in Employment, Education or Training) with children in Freetown, Sierra Leone for a 2 week project doing life skills and football coaching workshops! The project is a partnership between The SAFE Foundation, Cardiff East Communities First, Forging Links and The Craig Bellamy Foundation.

We’re raising funds to provide all the water needed for the project to keep the kids and NEETs hydrated in the hot african sun!

Please help by donating on the chip in below!

Yo, safers!

As you know our beautiful friend Lotte is hosting a burlesque ball for The SAFE Foundation, with loads of amazing entertainment, food and giggles.

Tickets are on sale and you can get them here! Click on the link to be directed to Lotte’s justgiving page where you can buy your pass to party quickly and hassle free.

Its going to be an amazing night and all profits to help SAFE projects around the world. All you have to do is turn up and have fun!

See you there, dudes!

Lou in Uganda, 2009

It is with a heavy heart and after much deliberation, that I am stepping down as a Director of The SAFE Foundation.

I never thought that after the first meeting we had, back in 2005, that we would have achieved so much. And have been able to help so many families.

It wouldn’t be possible without the initial idea from Lucy, and the hard work from the other Directors and supporters.

I don’t think people really understand that, apart from Lucy who manages the charity day to day, everyone else is a volunteer and has a day job and we do this part time. It takes a lot of commitment and passion, and I have enjoyed the journey we have all been on during the past six years.

It has enabled me to visit Uganda, twice, and directly meet the children and their families. And that, as some would say is priceless.

I want to thank anyone who has shown support, attended events, or given their time to the charity so far.

It’s been a joy to know we are not doing this on our own. The charity is growing every day and needs more people to get involved to help make dreams a reality. You can help by sparing a few hours of your free time, or showing up at the awesome fundraising events.  I will certainly be there to follow the SAFE journey.

See you at the next SAFE event!

Support Aid Fun and Education all the way…. xx

Title: Nepstock
Location: Gwdihw
Link out: Click here
Description: 6 Guildford Crescent, Cardiff, South Glamorganshire CF10 2HJ
Start Date: 2011-09-25
Start Time: 16:00
End Date: 2011-09-26

Everyone should get down to Gwdihw on the 25th September for Nepstock!!

Our lush friends Any Cuff and Phil Jenkins have organised a fundraiser for the Nepali education project that we have pledged to support, and it promises to be a wicked event.

Click here for details and come party with us for a good cause!

Congratulations to Lotte and Dave Lane, who were married on Saturday.

They are the real deal.

And when they sealed their deal this weekend, they were kind enough to share their day with SAFE.

Instead of asking for nick nacks and things, they asked for donations to the charity. Not only that. They organised a fete themed day for their guests , who played all types of games. It was such much fun! Guests were able to win prizes by racing space hoppers, splat the rat, guess the sweets and a mega trombola.

With a bad ass raffle to top it off, the have raised £1,400 from their big day!

We are so chuffed that Lotte and Dave thought of us.  Lotte has been so supportive to us, and we have loved having her in our lives.

She and her friend Sophie are organising a fundraising ball for SAFE, which will be in Bristol in November. Stay tuned for more details peeps. They know how to organise an event, believe me.

This Tuesday sees little Lucy flying off to India with 5 volunteers as part of our new partnership with our newest partners the WCDT, based in Sathyakandanoor village, Tamil Nadu.

Volunteers will be responsible in a number of roles that are designed to create better livelihood opportunities and standards of living for disadvantaged Dalit people in the area.

Keep posted for news of how the trip is going and what you can do to help!

Our deliciously loved up friends Lotte and David are getting married this year, and guess what? They want to give their wedding donations to The SAFE Foundation!

Being the kind and special people that they are, they want to celebrate their love by making it a charitable occassion, and have set up a justgiving page to make it easy for their friends, family, guests and others to donate.

Click here to see their page and support them on their journey through lovesville and to help us out, too!

Thanks Lotte and David!

The ball is only a few days away! So it gives us great pleasure to let you know more about the evening. It’s not fancy dress, or a mega posh ball. But an opportunity to get your fancy dress and suits on, and if you’re as Mad as a Hatter, wear something fancy on your head.

We are really looking forward to seeing you all, and meeting lots of new SAFE people.

I’s on Saturday 14th May at the Holland House Hotel…… don’t be late!

7pm onwards for arrival

8.00pm Dinner will be served

9.00pm Music from NEON

9.30pm A short presentation by the Directors of the Charity

9.45pm Auction and Raffle

10.00pm Music from NEON

10.30pm – Late  DJ Dave Grooveslave and Ammer

Raffle

£50 John Lewis Voucher

(Donated by Cardiff Girl Geeks)

Limited Edition Droneboy SAFE Foundation T-Shirt

£20 Milgi Voucher

(Donated by Milgi)

Bath Bombs

(Donated by Miss Patisserie)

A Bottle of Wine

Charity Auction

LOT 1: A night of luxury at Holland House Hotel

includes a double room with use of the Spa facilities

LOT 2: Six months gym membership at Holland House Hotel

Lot includes 2 memberships, with use of pool and classes

LOT 3: Custom Made Dress

Crafted by Helen from ‘Recycled with Love’

LOT 4: Tarot forecast for 2012

With an in-depth consultation

LOT 5: Half a day of Carpentry

Donated by Amplexus Conversions

LOT 6: Welsh Rugby Union Rugby Shirt

Signed by the Team

LOT 7: Signed Cardiff Devils Ice-hockey shirt

Signed by the Team and kindly donated by Crystal IT

LOT 8: Make-up lesson and make-over

By professional film and tv make-up artist Catrin Williams.

LOT 9: Two first class return train tickets to London and a guided tour of BBC Studios London for two

Available on a date of your choice

LOT 10: Six tickets for a guided tour of the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff

Available on a date of your choice

If you would like to find out any more info please contact Louise on 07902030378. Or email louise@thesafefoundation.co.uk