Brake, the road safety charity

This winter, THINK! is highlighting the consequences of drink driving. Even a small amount of alcohol can impair your ability to drive, putting both yourself and other road users at risk. Think about what’s at stake if you drink and drink – you risk losing more than just your licence. To find out more at https://lnkd.in/e__srQdj #DrinkALittleRiskALot

Bryn was just a month away from his 19th birthday when he was killed by a drunk driver. Last month his family organised a charity evening in his memory, raising an incredible £2,020 for Brake. Bryn's sister Vicki said: "Bryn was such a happy popular lad with a heart of gold, he really would do anything for anyone. His cheeky smile would light up any room, quite the little joker, loved a laugh, in such a short life he touched so many people’s lives." Thank you to everyone involved in this fantastic fundraiser, we are so grateful for your support.

We are delighted that R James Hutcheon Solicitors are joining us as a Brake Supporter! As a Brake Supporter, Hutcheon Law will help fund our vital work providing support for families that have been bereaved or injured in road crashes. Laura Challis, corporate partnerships manager at Brake, said: "Through the work of our National Road Victim Service, we see first-hand, every day, the carnage on our roads and the devastating effect of road crashes on families. "It’s the support of organisations like Hutcheon Law that make it possible for us to campaign for change. We’d like to thank them for supporting us and joining us as a Brake Supporter." To find out more about becoming a Brake Supporter, email corporate@brake.org.uk.

We'd like to thank Volkswagen Financial Services (UK), who kindly donated £1,200 to Brake. Their donation will help us to reach more families bereaved or injured in road crashes, providing support at an uncertain time in their lives. If you business would like to donate or fundraise to support our work, email corporate@brake.org.uk for more information.

This Christmas period, more families will lose loved ones in road crashes. Many others will face life-changing injuries. Help us support road victims and their families with our specialist emotional and practical support. Please donate £10 to our charity to help us reach more families. https://lnkd.in/gVa8USrr

We'd like to congratulate Eve, who took part in the New York Marathon in November, to raise funds for Brake. Eve recently lost two friends in a road crash and wanted to fundraise in their memory. She reached out to us to offer her support, and we are so grateful she did! Her incredible marathon event has raised more than £1,600, which will help fund our vital work supporting families after road crashes. Thank you Eve! If you're running a marathon overseas and would like to fundraise for us, email fundraise@brake.org.uk for more information.

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported our Christmas Appeal to raise funds for our National Road Victim Service. Please give £10 to help us support more families with our specialist care. https://lnkd.in/gVa8USrr

We're glad to welcome Scrap Car Comparison onboard as a Brake Partner! Our corporate partners help to fund our vital work supporting bereaved or seriously injured families after road crashes. Laura Challis, Corporate partnerships manager at Brake, said: "A huge thank you to Scrap Car Comparison for joining Brake as a Partner and sharing our goal to reduce death and injury on UK roads. With your support, we can continue to raise awareness and campaign for change." To find out more about partnering with Brake, email corporate@brake.org.uk.

Baroness Newlove, The Victims’ Commissioner for England and Wales, has launched the 2024 Victims' Survey. The survey gives you the opportunity to share your views about the criminal justice system and the support you've received. Completing the survey will help to ensure that future victims receive the support and justice outcomes they need. This year, Brake launched its Road Victims' Charter, which demands essential actions to ensure that everyone affected by road crashes receives the respect, support and justice they deserve. Completing the Victims' Survey can help our cause and improve the support for road crash victims, regardless of where they live or whether a crime has occurred. Complete the survey: https://ow.ly/XS8o50UkZBu Read more about the Road Victims' Charter: https://ow.ly/BoP050UkZBs

Thank you Tony, from Meon, for taking on an incredible 10km swim to raise funds for us. Tony's 10km marathon swim took place at the iconic London Aquatic Centre on Saturday 9 November. Of the swim, Tony said, "It was helpful at around 8k to know I had a commitment to Brake which inspired me to keep swimming!" Thank you Tony, we're so grateful for your support! To sponsor Tony, go to https://ow.ly/Uj5z50UhFbt