My friend, Sean asked me in January what was I doing on 14th September, that was my first mistake not having a plausible excuse. When you hear Charlie's story the Martin's promise to Charlie, you will understand why I have put my best foot forward.

On Saturday 22nd July 2023, Charlie went to an organised house party in a small village in West Sussex and never returned home.

At the party, Charlie was stabbed multiple times.

On 25th July after fighting for three days, Charlie's life support machine was switched off as a result of his irreversible injuries.

Whilst Charlie was on life support, his Dad Martin made the most important promise of his life. He whispered in Charlie’s ear and promised him he would make it his life’s work to do everything he can to raise awareness of knife crime and the immeasurable damage it causes to the victim and their family and friends.

It was in that moment Charlie's Promise the charity was born.

Martin, now heads up the charity as CEO, travelling daily to schools and clubs to talk on the dangers of knife crime and to tell Charlie' story.

Sean is a trustee of Charlie's Promise and has organise our team of 5 to do what we can to make a contribution to this worthwhile cause, born out of a tragic event.