ONLINE SAFETY - BBC INTERVIEWS
Eleven Parents come together for a BBC special to challenge the Big Techs and question the CE of Ofcom and the Technology Secretary
CCF World question the Technology Secretary
BBC Special with eleven parents who have loss a child due to online abuse. 8th May 2024
Public response to the BBC Online Safety Special Interviews
CCF Joins Tottenham Hotspur Foundation Inspires Programme to Drive Awareness of Social Media Dangers
Safeguarding children and young people is at the heart of what we do and that is why we continuously look for alliances that share similar goals to us. Over the last year we have joined forces with many different initiatives that have helped us raise awareness and educate children, young people, families, schools and the wider public about online dangers.
We were so pleased to have been invited by the Tottenham Hotspur Foundation to take part in the Premier League Inspires Personal Development Programme, which empowers students at risk from not meeting their potential through a series of workshops, special projects and group sessions. We spoke to around 60 children from local schools about the risk with social media, online gaming and excessive screen time and the importance of being online aware and staying safe.
It was wonderful to see so many bright young people engaged and really listening to our story. We hope that they left that day better informed and able to make good choices when it comes to social media.
We are so grateful to the Tottenham Hotspur Foundation for allowing us to be part of this wonderful event and giving us the platform to share our voice. This is truly an amazing initiative that helps inspire young people to broaden their horizons and focus on their future.
If you would like us to visit your event or initiative that supports young people and children, please get in touch.
Big Tech and the Online Child Sexual Exploitation Crisis
CCF's Child-Saving Initiatives in Bullet Points
- Real-Life Adventures: CCF provides kids with offline experiences to counterbalance the digital world’s influence.
- Online Safety Advocacy: Committed to protecting children from social media risks, cyberbullying, and dark web dangers.
- Genuine Connections: Encourages children to engage in real-life activities, promoting authentic connections over virtual ones.
- Partnerships for Awareness: Collaborates with schools, Hertfordshire Police, and local organisations to raise awareness of online threats.
- Diverse Social Events: Organises various events for children to socialise, make friends, and have fun outside the online sphere.
- Informative Website: Maintains an updated website with information for parents and children on staying safe online.
- Skill-building Activities: Engages children in coping strategies like deep breathing, stress ball use, art, and walks.
- Holistic Well-being Approach: Recognises the interconnected nature of physical, mental, and social well-being in children.
- Community Involvement: Actively involves the community, fostering a collective responsibility for children’s safety and well-being.
Our Story
THE CHRISTOFOROS CHARITY FOUNDATION (CCF) was set up in memory of our beautiful son, Christoforos, who sadly passed in March of 2022.
The force behind setting up this foundation is driven by our infinite determination, be it directly or indirectly, to try to help and save as many children as we possibly can; not only from the negative impact of social media misuse, but also from harmful online content, cyber bullying; and from dangerous exposure to the dark web where predators lurk, disguised behind a digital screen, trying to earn our children’s trust.
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Invited to the UK Parliament
Sir Charles Ashley Rupert Walker KBE is a British politician who served as chair of the House of Commons Procedure Committee from 2012 to 2019. A member of the Conservative Party, he has been Member of Parliament (MP) for Broxbourne in Hertfordshire since 2005.
He Invited us to have a meeting to discuss our charity and has been extremely supportive in helping to bring awareness to the impact that social media has on our children. We are so thankful for his time and support.
Sir Charles Ashley Rupert Walker KBE is a British politician who served as chair of the House of Commons Procedure Committee from 2012 to 2019. A member of the Conservative Party, he has been Member of Parliament (MP) for Broxbourne in Hertfordshire since 2005.
He Invited us to have a meeting to discuss our charity and has been extremely supportive in helping to bring awareness to the impact that social media has on our children. We are so thankful for his time and support.
CCF are pleased to have been given the opportunity to have a successful meeting with the Mayor of Broxbourne Mayor Paul Seeby and the High Sheriff of Hertfordshire, Sally Burton, who, very kindly assisted helping us with some successful ideas, and helping us with various contacts such as Hertfordshire University and Hertfordshire community foundation where there will be a possibility to raise grant funding and support.
CCF would like to thank them sincerely for their valuable time and assistance.
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