Education | Prevention | Protection
kNOw Knife Crime
A youth focused anti knife crime campaign talking knife crime through education, events and support.
The work that we do
A warm welcome
I’m Laura Hughes, founder of the #kNOwKnifeCrime campaign — a youth-focused anti-knife crime initiative created in memory of my brother, Colin McGinty. Colin was tragically murdered in a terrible case of mistaken identity, and our family was left devastated by a senseless act of violence that should never have happened.
Since then, I’ve dedicated myself to raising awareness and preventing other families from going through the same heartbreak. Our ambition is to work with young people across the country to educate them about the dangers of carrying a knife or being associated with those who do.
We believe knife crime continues to impact too many lives, and that education is one of the most powerful tools we have for prevention. By starting conversations, empowering young people, and promoting life-saving knowledge, we’re determined to drive change — one community at a time.
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Every penny raised through Cash for Kids as part of the #kNOwKnifeCrime campaign directly funds youth anti-knife crime prevention projects and activities, helping us educate, engage, and empower young people across our communities.
In the Press
Anti-knife crime: Sefton pupils run to fund children's first aid courses - BBC News
BBC
Sefton schools unite to save lives from knives - BBC News
BBC
Colin McGinty's tragic death inspired anti-knife crime campaign - BBC News
BBC
Hundreds of school children take part in relay race to help fight knife crime - Latest From ITV News
ITV News
Rochdale gets new life-saving bleed kits - BBC News
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BBC Radio Merseyside - BBC Radio Merseyside, How a case of mistaken identity helped Liverpool
BBC
Latest News and Articles
kNOwKnifeCrime Secures Funding to Deliver Knife Crime Prevention Workshops Across Southport Learning Trust
kNOwKnifeCrime has received funding from the FPC Foundation to support the delivery of youth knife crime prevention work...
Funding Secured to Bring Every Second Counts Workshops to Liverpool City Region Colleges
kNOwKnifeCrime has secured funding to deliver five fully funded Every Second Counts workshop days across colleges in the...
Every Second Counts: Reaching Young People Across West Lancashire
Funding facilitated through West Lancashire MP Ashley Dalton and the Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner has enable...
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If you're ready to take action, start by reaching out. We’re here, we’re listening, and we’re building change, one conversation at a time.
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