All About Sarah
“I found out about Westminster Befriend a Family when me and my children were escaping domestic abuse. I was very isolated and my mind was still in chains. “Originally from…
All About Sarah
WBAF
Visible: Stories of arrival and belonging
The stories and poems in the collection 'Visible' are the fruits of a Creative Writing Mentoring scheme set up by Jacqueline Crooks at Westminster Befriend a Family. Some of the…
Ana’s Story
After moving to the UK three years ago with her husband and children Ana started to experience severe isolation. Ana’s husband moved their family to London three years ago, Ana…
Charmaine’s Story
How our Young People’s Project has helped Charmaine Charmaine is 14 years old and has a history of being sexually exploited by older men. She lives with her mum and…
Clara’s Story
Clara Clara is a volunteer family befriender. I have been a befriender with WBAF for nearly 6 months now. I received lots of training before I was matched with the…
Rosie’s Story
Rosie worked with Westminster Befriend a Family as a summer intern. I undertook a five-week internship at Westminster Befriend a Family after completing my second year of my BSc in…
Cristina’s Story
Cristina is a lone mother with 3 children who has lived in Westminster for the past 6 years. Her oldest child, who is 10 years old, suffers from severe learning…
Toby’s Story
Toby is a twelve year old boy who is the youngest of five siblings. His family was referred to Westminster Befriend a Family two years ago by their GP. Toby…
