Dorset children's trauma charity highlighted as Community Heroes
Acts Fast has been recognised by the Community Action Network
A Dorset charity offering children’s trauma support has been recognised by the Community Action Network (CAN).
The Community Heroes accolade is being given to charity Acts Fast, who help families impacted by sexual abuse or indecent images.
The award will see the Wimborne based charity receive the spotlight to showcase their work through September.
James Druce, Acting CEO of Acts Fast, said:
“We are delighted to have been selected by CAN in recognition of the incredible support our dedicated team provide for vulnerable parents and families across Dorset and beyond. As a small, local charity we’re always under pressure to keep up with demand, so it means so much to the team that their hard work is being recognised because they really do go above and beyond.
“We’re seeing more families reaching out to us for help because they are dealing with the fallout of child abuse. It’s a traumatic time and without us many feel isolated and struggle to cope with the pain and chaos. Dealing with child abuse when it’s happened to your own family is one of the toughest things any of us can go through. We know the pressure it puts on mental health and that’s one of the reasons we work hard to help our parents and families, because we know what it can be like when you’re feeling abandoned and dealing with it on your own.”
Hannah Rees, Engagement Lead for CAN, said:
“The highly specialised, bespoke support offered by Acts Fast saves lives. Families who have had traumatic experiences are helped to heal together. Acts Fast's creative blend of counselling, arts and nature activities help families to move forwards when they may have felt hope was lost.”