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drvickysutton.bsky.social @drvickysutton.bsky.social · Jul 6

So happy to spend a wonderful afternoon with Sarah Fry, founder of the The Belay Foundation, and her lovely colleagues who are celebrating Belay’s 5 year anniversary. I have no doubt that Belay will continue to grow and strengthen Vickand I am so grateful to support in whatever small way I can 💕

Vicky and Sarah eating Sarah's delicious home made cupcakes

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The Belay Foundation @thebelayfoundation.org.uk · Jul 23

Our big #BelaySurvey is out! Are you a #specialguardianship #SGO #kinship or #adoptive family? Can you share how you feel about in-home practical support ("respite") and your experiences? We'd be VERY grateful!

Intro video: vimeo.com/1094294617
Straight to the survey: forms.office.com/e/EDfKWKgntV

Video still of Sarah Fry speaking about the Belay Survey, with details of the launch as per the rest of the post.

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Scott Casson-Rennie @gayadoptiondad.bsky.social · Jul 24

Out on Saturday as a podcast!

A great conversation and what @thebelayfoundation.org.uk do is quite simple but very well thought thru and managed.

Have a listen when it drops on Saturday. 🎧

The Belay Foundation @thebelayfoundation.org.uk · Jul 23

Interested in finding out more about what we do at #Belay, and thinking about what practical support for Special Guardian, Kinship and Adoptive families actually looks like? Join us as we chat live to @gayadoptiondad.bsky.social and @alcoates.bsky.social on the A&F Podcast tonight at 7pm!

Graphic with Belay and A&F Podcast logos, text says "Listen in! Belay will be live on the A&F Podcast: 7pm, today, 23 July"

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The Belay Foundation @thebelayfoundation.org.uk · Jul 23

So we did a "thing" ... we were "live" on the Adoption and Fostering Podcast earlier this evening!

If you missed it and want to watch along ... here's the link ... or the podcast should be out on Saturday for your listening pleasure any time at all ;)

fb.watch/B10BZCiUu2/

fb.watch

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The Belay Foundation @thebelayfoundation.org.uk · Jul 23

Our big #BelaySurvey is out! Are you a #specialguardianship #SGO #kinship or #adoptive family? Can you share how you feel about in-home practical support ("respite") and your experiences? We'd be VERY grateful!

Intro video: vimeo.com/1094294617
Straight to the survey: forms.office.com/e/EDfKWKgntV

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The Belay Foundation @thebelayfoundation.org.uk · Jul 23

Interested in finding out more about what we do at #Belay, and thinking about what practical support for Special Guardian, Kinship and Adoptive families actually looks like? Join us as we chat live to @gayadoptiondad.bsky.social and @alcoates.bsky.social on the A&F Podcast tonight at 7pm!

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The Belay Foundation @thebelayfoundation.org.uk · Jul 23

Helen has made it to 1250 me-powered miles ... can you help her keep going with her #Belay2025in2025 challenge, and support #Belay at the same time?

Helen @helenmew.bsky.social · Jul 23

Quick #Belay2025in2025 update ...

***1250 miles market done! YES!!!!***

Interesting in helping out Belay (as well as motivating my somewhat tired legs to keep moving)? Donate here: justgiving.com/page/belay2025in2025

#Belay2025in2025

Help Helen Willis raise money to support The Belay Foundation

justgiving.com

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The Belay Foundation @thebelayfoundation.org.uk · Jul 23

This was US! On our 5th birthday! Hosted by our wonderful leader, the lovely @sarahfry.bsky.social - thanks for sharing @drvickysutton.bsky.social ... none of it would have happened without you!

drvickysutton.bsky.social @drvickysutton.bsky.social · Jul 6

So happy to spend a wonderful afternoon with Sarah Fry, founder of the The Belay Foundation, and her lovely colleagues who are celebrating Belay’s 5 year anniversary. I have no doubt that Belay will continue to grow and strengthen Vickand I am so grateful to support in whatever small way I can 💕

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The Belay Foundation @thebelayfoundation.org.uk · Jun 16

The Benefact Group Children & Young People Special Draw is open for 7 days from today.
Please nominate us! youth.movementforgood.com/index.php?cn...

Nominate a charity - Movement for Good

Nominate a charity for a Movement for Good award now.

youth.movementforgood.com

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Prof Sarah-Jayne Blakemore @sjblakemore.bsky.social · Jun 10

PhD studentship at Cambridge!
Closing date for applications: 26/07/25
You need to be a woman and eligible for UK home fees.
And interested in doing a PhD in developmental cognitive neuroscience and education, based in Cambridge, UK (not hybrid/remote)

Duncan Astle @duncanastle.bsky.social · May 27

Funded PhD opportunity with @sjblakemore.bsky.social and I, at Cambridge. We are looking for someone interested in developmental science, to start in the coming academic year. Please share it with anyone you think might be interested (see details attached 😁).
drive.google.com/file/d/1RIvg...

Funded PhD opportunity.pdf

drive.google.com

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The Belay Foundation @thebelayfoundation.org.uk · Jun 10

Helen is halfway to her 2025 miles in 2025 target!

*1012.5 miles done*

We are very excited ... and if you are able to sponsor her a few pounds to keep her motivated she'd be even happier. She even cycled *despite the weather forecast* today!

justgiving.com/page/belay2025in2025
#Belay2025in2025

Bike leaning against a wall, helmet nonchalantly on the handle bars, Belay lanyard making an appearance on the panniers!

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The Belay Foundation @thebelayfoundation.org.uk · Jun 10

Quick ad for upcoming free #DLA and #PIP Sessions

PIP 9-10 am 14th June (THIS SATURDAY)
DLA 10-11am 17th June
DLA 10-11am 7th July
DLA 7.30-8.30pm 9th July

Book here for PIP: calendly.com/training-the...
Book here for DLA: calendly.com/training-the...

All free, albeit donations always welcome!

PIP Overview - Non-Physical Health Conditions - Belay Training

This is a free hour-long session on Personal Independence Payment, what it is and how you apply. It's focused on invisible health conditions such as mental health needs resulting from trauma. It will ...

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The Belay Foundation @thebelayfoundation.org.uk · May 13

He did it! And in style! Congratulations to Olly from all of us at @thebelayfoundation ... and a huge thank you too.

Olly has (already) raised an incredible £670! Could you help us raise that even higher?

www.justgiving.com/page/olly-cr...

Thank you everybody!

Olly looking very serious with Gladiators' Phantom and Steel

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The Belay Foundation @thebelayfoundation.org.uk · May 7

Interested in whether your child may be eligible for Disability Living Allowance?

There’s still time to join our free zoom session on #DLA this evening at 7.30 if you would like! (Future sessions also bookable at the same link)

More info here: calendly.com/training-the...

DLA Overview - Focus on Non-Physical Health Conditions - Belay Training

A free hour-long session on DLA, what it is, how to apply, and why it might just be relevant to your family:Are you parenting children with care experience, or perhaps with care needs related to neuro...

calendly.com

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The Belay Foundation @thebelayfoundation.org.uk · May 7

So many families raising care-experienced children rely on disability benefits to stay afloat - as their ability to work gradually reduces and the needs (and the costs of meeting those needs) of their beloved (but also traumatised) children goes up and up.

www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Disability benefit cuts to hit 700,000 families already in poverty, DWP forecasts show

Exclusive: Internal government forecasts obtained by the Guardian reveal ‘truly shocking’ effects of planned cuts

www.theguardian.com

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The Belay Foundation @thebelayfoundation.org.uk · May 7

The lovely Olly is running his first ever run - a massive 10k - this Sunday. And he's doing it on behalf of @TheBelayFoundation! How amazing is Olly?!

More about Olly, his very personal reasons for supporting Belay, his run this Sunday, and about Belay all here:

www.justgiving.com/page/olly-cr...

Olly's first ever run - for The Belay Foundation

Help Alison Crowther raise money to support The Belay Foundation

www.justgiving.com

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Helen @helenmew.bsky.social · May 3

On a train on the way to London to support and steward at the @asgsfprotest.bsky.social - with the amazing @sarahfry.bsky.social

#FundNowOrPayLater
#CareNotCuts
#ACutTooFar

Two women smiling with coffee cups and @thebelayfoundation tops on

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The Belay Foundation @thebelayfoundation.org.uk · May 2

This is why we do what we do.

This is why we are marching in London.

#ACutTooFar
#FundNowOrPayLater
#ACutTooFar

Please watch ...

www.facebook.com/share/v/1HJK...

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Action for Adoption & Special Guardianship Support Fund @asgsfprotest.bsky.social · May 1

With thanks to @munirawilson.bsky.social for advocating for families. #FundNowOrPayLater #ACutTooFar #CareNotCuts

fb.watch/zjhs6zKCIj/

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The Belay Foundation @thebelayfoundation.org.uk · May 1

Campaign: asgsfprotest.com

#FundNowOrPayLater #CareNotCuts #ACutTooFar #ASGSFProtest

Action Against ASGSF Changes - Action Against ASGSF Changes

Action Against ASGSF Changes A protest march to Downing Street on Saturday 3rd May, starting at 13:00, against the government’s changes to The Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund (ASGSF). C...

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The Belay Foundation @thebelayfoundation.org.uk · May 1

Join the march: asgsfprotest.com/event/

#FundNowOrPayLater #CareNotCuts #ACutTooFar #ASGSFProtest

Protest March to Downing Street, Saturday 3rd May - Action Against ASGSF Changes

Join us on Saturday 3rd May at 13:00 for a protest march to Downing Street, opposing the government’s proposed changes to the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund. We will gather at 12:30, t...

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The Belay Foundation @thebelayfoundation.org.uk · May 1

Sign/share the petition: www.change.org/.../action-a....

#FundNowOrPayLater #CareNotCuts #ACutTooFar #ASGSFProtest

www.change.org

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The Belay Foundation @thebelayfoundation.org.uk · May 1

On behalf of our families, and the wider adoption, special guardianship and kinship communities, @TheBelayFoundation will be marching on Saturday with @asgsfprotest.bsky.social to stand up for the support our children need and deserve.

#FundNowOrPayLater #CareNotCuts #ACutTooFar #ASGSFProtest

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Action for Adoption & Special Guardianship Support Fund @asgsfprotest.bsky.social · Apr 28

Thank you. Anyone planning to attend, would be grateful if you would indicate on the Protest Facebook page. Please choose 'Going'. www.facebook.com/events/11358...

Protest March to Downing Street

Event in London, United Kingdom by Action against ASGSF changes on Saturday, May 3 2025 with 331 people interested and 95 people going. 15 posts in the discussion.

www.facebook.com

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The Belay Foundation @thebelayfoundation.org.uk · Apr 28

Join us for the march on Saturday?
#ASGSF
asgsfprotest.com

Action for Adoption & Special Guardianship Support Fund @asgsfprotest.bsky.social · Apr 24

With thanks to @thebelayfoundation.org.uk and an adopter for their quotes.

Sign and share our petition and support our march on Downing Street

www.change.org/p/action-aga...

asgsfprotest.com

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