Who we are at Communities Against Violence
Our History
In January 2023 CAV began to come together, starting on social media, dedicated to helping affected youth, families and their communities.
We teamed up with Anti-Knife campaigner Faron Paul from FAZAMNESTY and ran workshops and events with other key organisations around the Knife Angel in Slough, Berkshire.
Since then, we have participated in many events and held community action days.
In August 2024, CAV was officially registered as a non-profit Community Interest Company, and
We continue to grow and evolve, to meet the changing needs of our youth and the needs of the local communities across Berkshire and Greater London.
Our Impact
CAV are proud of the positive impact we are making in the community.
In Partnership with Knife Crime Activist, Faron Paul (FAZAMNESTY) we have collaborated with,
Local authorities, Police, schools and other local organisations to carry out community days and deliver workshops across the county and in schools, on the effects of Knife Crime and how to keep safe in the community.
Collaborative Working
Fazamnesty
BoothBuss
Slough Borough Council
Thames Valley Police
London Fire Brigade
Slough Safer Partnership
NHS
Steel Warriors
GrassRootz CIC
Love Music Hate Violence
Reading Borough Council
The Ben Kinsella Trust
Life Lessons
Street Doctors
Hillingdon Council
Ofcom
About us
Rhiannon
Our Partners
Katherine
I’m Rhiannon, the founder of CAV.
I am a Domestic Abuse champion
& Serious youth violence specialist.
I use not only qualified learning but my lived experience to raise awareness, support others, and create safer communities where young people can feel understood and empowered.
I am extremely passionate about the work I do and believe co
I’m Rhiannon, the founder of CAV.
I am a Domestic Abuse champion
& Serious youth violence specialist.
I use not only qualified learning but my lived experience to raise awareness, support others, and create safer communities where young people can feel understood and empowered.
I am extremely passionate about the work I do and believe collaboration Is the key. If we all come together as one, we really can make a difference for our youth.
Katherine
Our Partners
Katherine
I’m Katherine. I know first-hand the pain that knife crime causes.
In May 2024, my son Kamari’s life was taken.
Living through that loss, has changed me forever, but it’s also given me the drive to stand alongside young people and their families.
I want to use my grief to make a difference, to listen, to support, and to do everything I
I’m Katherine. I know first-hand the pain that knife crime causes.
In May 2024, my son Kamari’s life was taken.
Living through that loss, has changed me forever, but it’s also given me the drive to stand alongside young people and their families.
I want to use my grief to make a difference, to listen, to support, and to do everything I can to stop other lives being cut short.
I hope to help create safer, brighter futures where young people feel valued, heard, and full of possibility.
Our Partners
Our Partners
Our Partners
At CAV, we believe that real change is only possible when we work together.
That’s why we are proud to partner with other organisations, charities, and community groups that share our vision of
safer, stronger communities.
Our partners play a vital role in supporting our projects, from delivering workshops and community events to providin
At CAV, we believe that real change is only possible when we work together.
That’s why we are proud to partner with other organisations, charities, and community groups that share our vision of
safer, stronger communities.
Our partners play a vital role in supporting our projects, from delivering workshops and community events to providing opportunities and resources for young people.
Each partnership is built on trust, collaboration, and a shared commitment to addressing violence and providing the next generation with hope for a brighter future.
Together, we are stronger, and together, we can make a lasting difference.
