We have decided to create a space on our website dedicated to our supporters who are no longer with us, and it was their wish or that of their families to raise funds in memoriam for the Foundation.

Currently on the page, there is Jake “Mettle” Ettle-Isles. Jake was well known and well loved in the metal community, having even performed at Bloodstock Festival. Jake’s latest project, Cybervoid, had a new EP on the horizon which his bandmates decided to release and donate all proceeds to the Foundation

On the page, there is also Marie Windridge, a long term supporter of the Foundation and avid Download Festival goer. The year she passed, her friend attended the festival, holding Marie’s crutch high in the air amidst the crowd

Please take a moment to read the page and tributes. Jake’s fundraiser is live now, so check that out too. Thank you all so much, once again we are so touched…

https://www.sophielancasterfoundation.com/in-memoriam/

It is the start of a brand-new academic year, which brings magnificent opportunities to make a genuine difference within our schools! 🖤

Our Autumn Term Train the Trainer course can ignite the spark of positive classroom culture, respect towards difference and a new personal perspective that will leave a lasting impression with each academic year to come. The course is delivered over two twilight sessions, each lasting 2-hours, equipping professionals who work with young people with the skills and knowledge they need to help students unpick their own assumptions and develop greater critical thinking skills through S.O.P.H.I.E. workshops in their organisation.

The first session takes place on Thursday 19th October 2023, followed by the second session on Thursday 2nd November 2023, from 16:30 until 18:30.

Places on our course are priced at £400 per delegate, this includes the S.O.P.H.I.E. boxed resource and an optional third follow up session to share feedback and thoughts after you have delivered your first workshop sessions. Our Autumn Train the Trainer course is available to book now, with limited places! If you would like to book a place on the course, please fill in our train the trainer booking form here or email education@sophielancasterfoundation.com for more information.

If you are interested in booking a train the trainer event for multiple staff your organisation, please email education@sophielancasterfoundation.com to discuss the training event further. We hope to see you there! 😊

Well, we are feeling the love, aren’t we? We are so grateful for all your wonderful messages of support and affection. It feels amazing to know you have our backs, you know, absolutely, that we have yours 🖤

We have news! The logistical and staff issues have been resolved and we can now be in the Arena. This makes a huge difference as we get to see as many of you lovely people as we can. So it looks like we are back on! 🤘

Thank you for everything you do to support us.

If you are not at Download, new S.O.P.H.I.E. merchandise can be purchased online. Everything is available to pre-order and will be in stock by the start of June. Our merchandise sales do keep us going and enable us to keep spreading the word, so please support us if you can.

It’s true to say we were a little bit teary last night reading all your lovely words. Our community is truly the best. We will keep doing all we can to support you. Together we are SOPHIE, together we are stronger ✊🖤

https://sophielancasterfoundation.backstreetmerch.com/en-gb

Calling all Weirdos, Moshers and Freaks who fancy a real challenge!

We’ve got our hands on 5 tickets for Tough Mudder and we’re looking for keen individuals or groups to represent and raise funds for the Sophie Lancaster Foundation.

How amazing would it be if we could bring the metal to the mud!

The tickets we purchased grant you entry into any 5K Tough Mudder event taking place this year. We would like to ask that all participants raise a minimum of £100 for the Foundation.

The events take place all over the country on various weekends, outlined below. Please ensure you sign up for one with enough time to fundraise.

MIDLANDS – 24 & 25 JUNE 2023
MANCHESTER – 15 & 16 JULY 2023
YORKSHIRE – 29 & 30 JULY 2023
SOUTH WEST – 12 AUGUST 2023
NORTH WEST – 9 & 10 SEPTEMBER 2023
LONDON SOUTH – 23 & 24 SEPTEMBER 2023

If you think you’re up for the challenge, get in touch with us via enquiries@sophielancasterfoundation.com

In this diverse world, our message is more important now than ever. Our work within the community is vital. We need you to help us and be the change this world needs. To work towards stamping out prejudice, hatred and intolerance everywhere – for good

Donate here: https://www.sophielancasterfoundation.com/donate

Sylvia always said, “We have the best supporters in the world,” and we could not agree more. If every one of our supporters gave us just £1, we can help change the world.

Together we are S.O.P.H.I.E – please help us by donating and sharing this video