knife crime

1. Lives Not Knives

Lives Not Knives is a youth led charity dedicated to preventing knife crime, serious youth violence and anti-social behaviour, based in London. They aim to engage, educate and empower all young people, leading them to brighter futures.

Address: 21 N End, Croydon CR0 1TY 

Phone: 020 8681 8244  Website address: https://www.livesnotknives.org/

2. The Ben Kinsella Trust

The Ben Kinsella trust is a charity that tackles knife crime through education and campaigning. They hold award winning knife-crime-tackling workshops and are based in Islington.

Address: Impact Hub, Kings Cross, 34b York Wy, London N1 9AB 

Phone: 020 8044 3535  Website address: https://benkinsella.org.uk/

3. Reform Restore Respect

Reform Restore Respect was set up and founded by Francis Osei-Appiah FRSA to educate, encourage, inspire and transform the lives of young people who are vulnerable or at risk of offending or re-offending. They are a charity based in Kent and are supported and endorsed by Sevenoaks District Council Community Safety Partnership and Kent Police.

Address: PB 005, Easistore Self Storage, 7 Enterprise Way, Edenbridge TN8 6HF

Phone: 07904 764291  Website: https://reformrestorerespect.org/ 

4. Kent Opera

Kent Opera is a knife crime charity determined to transform lives through music and drama. Their focus since 2023 has been to fight "Weapons with Words". Based in Kent, their 2025 campaign "Bluntly Put" will deliver more community workshops and produce a short film.

Address: 6th Floor, International House, Canterbury Cres, London SW9 7QH

Email: info@kentopera.org Website: https://kentopera.org/