To support children and young people, and their families, who have experienced loss and trauma and to empower them to have a voice in decision making about their lives, about the development of Jigsaw4u and in the development of policy and practice locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.

Jigsaw4u is a child-centered charity supporting children and young people through loss and trauma whilst also empowering them to have a voice in decision-making about their own lives, the development of Jigsaw4u and policy and practice locally, regionally and nationally

Anne Davies, Chief Executive and founder of Jigsaw4u, previously worked as a social worker with sexually abused children and with a range of children you had experienced a range of losses and traumas. They all said that they felt alone and different and found meeting together and sharing experience really helpful. With their encouragement Jigsaw4u was set up.

Initially we were known as 'Moving Forward Together' and we have evolved, in consultation with children, young people and adults to become Jigsaw4u.

That every child and young person who has experienced loss and trauma will receive the support that they need, when they need it and in a way that they will find helpful and accessible.

That every school, GP practice and hospital will have a designated person for loss and trauma along the same lines as the already existing designated and lead professionals for child protection.

President: Baroness Kishwer Falkner

Trustees:

• Mary Owusu (Chair)
• Anne Walker
• Terry Woods
• Eileen Lawlor
• Dr Richard Wilson
• Angela Baughan
• John Dodwell
• Valerie Hall

Secretary: Myrtle Waylett

Patrons: 

• David Brewer
• Edward Davey (MP)
• Jason Euell (Middlesbrough FC)
• Ram Gidoomal (CBE)
• Siobhain McDonagh (MP)

Chief Executive: Anne Davies

Jigsaw4u has a strong, diverse and enthusiastic staff and volunteer group working together with a variety of skills and experiences to support children, young people and families. Together they make a difference to the lives of children and young people who have experienced loss and trauma.

MEMBERS PROJECT(S) Audrey Searle Database development Anna Murphy Transition – Disabled young people Ann Waller Home -school and Staff/volunteer Development Anne Davies Chief Executive Christine O’Leary Grief support and home-school Christine Roe Head of Office Claire Powell Grief support and home-school Eny Osung Advocacy Coordinator Laura Hold Home-school Lisa Kennard Office Manager Lizzy Webster Participation Myrtle Waylett PA and Office Manager Vicki Cowlard Grief support, home- school and disability Sindia Malhotra Young runaways Jenny Harwood Home-school Sue Clark Disabled children and young people Alex Payne Home-school projects Susan Braithwaite PR and media Seth Smith Marketing & Website development

MEMBERS PROJECT(S) Audrey Searle Database Katherine Scheepers Grief Support Nickey Price Grief Support and home-school Nick Skilton Grief Support and disabled children and young people Hannah Freedman Project Development Valerie Blean Volunteer Recruitment and Support

We have some amazing volunteers who provide a vast range of skills and personalities and work alongside Jigsaw4u staff to ensure that children and young people receive an excellent service.

Volunteers are valued and respected and receive expenses and support to enable them to fulfil their VITAL role within Jigsaw4u.

Val Blean - Winner of the Yvonne Giles Award 2005 - voted by the staff and buddies within the Grief Support project. Julie Parish - Our longest serving volunteer.

Keith Manning - Winner of the Star Advocate award for 2005. Nickey Price - Winner of the East Grinstead award for 2005. Tony Waylett and Kevin - Winners of the Star Award for general volunteers for their outstanding support for the team in Mitcham - providing computer support, DIY tasks and even sorting out cars! Andy Self & his team - In two consecutive years they have arranged a dinner dance on behalf of Jigsaw4u, raising in excess of £10k, and for Andy's ongoing support and willingness to respond to transport requests to move furniture etc.