Oxfordshire charity founder wins national TV award
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 06:01 · Archive
Sarah Burrows, founder of Children Heard and Seen, received Lorraine's Woman of the Year Trailblazer Award on ITV for supporting children with a parent in prison.
Sarah Burrows, founder of Children Heard and Seen in Oxfordshire, won Lorraine's Woman of the Year Trailblazer Award during a live broadcast on ITV on 7 October. The award recognises her work supporting children with a parent in prison.
The charity was launched from her kitchen table in Oxfordshire in 2014 after Ms Burrows identified a lack of support for children dealing with parental imprisonment. She said: 'I think children with a parent in prison are one of the most invisible groups in this country.' Children Heard and Seen offers one-to-one support, volunteer mentoring, peer groups, and activities designed to help children build confidence and connect with others who share similar experiences.
The award comes ahead of the National Day of Children with a Parent in Prison on 25 November, which was established by the charity in 2025. This year's events include a gathering in Parliament and the launch of Hear My Voice, a film sharing children's personal stories. The charity hopes Ms Burrows's recognition will encourage more professionals and schools to identify and support children affected by parental imprisonment.
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- Oxfordshire charity founder wins national TV awardSarah Burrows, who founded Children Heard and Seen in Oxfordshire, received Lorraine’s Woman of the Year Trailblazer Award.Oxfordshire Guardian · 26 Oct, 05:00
- Oxfordshire charity founder wins national TV awardSarah Burrows, who founded Children Heard and Seen in Oxfordshire, received Lorraine’s Woman of the Year Trailblazer Award.Oxford Mail · 26 Oct, 05:00
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