Mar
17, 2022
James Kouzaris and James Cooper lost their lives to an inane act of violence while on holiday in Florida. We decided to turn this devastating event into something positive to prevent their deaths being in vain and to help make our communities safer
We have many events taking place throughout the year so take a look through our events calendar to see which one best suits you!
Raise funds by walking, running, cycling, abseiling, climbing, packing bags, busking, arranging coffee mornings, corporate events, school events, golf days - in fact there is no limit to how you can raise funds!
To learn more about what we do and why we do it visit our about page and get to know our story
On April 16th, 2011 James Cooper, 25, and James Kouzaris, 24, were tragically shot dead in Sarasota, Florida.
In their short lives, both James Cooper and James Kouzaris developed into wonderful, commendable young men with a zest for life and a love and respect for the world and humanity.
The projects we are funding include initiatives to encourage young people who are outside full time education and employment to re-engage with the education system or support them as they take their first steps into employment.
Please help and support the victims of violent crimes and help young people make the right choices by donating today
COVID-19 has halted many fundraising events across the world, including our annual Murdered Aboard Conference. Vera Baird, Victims Commissioner, was due to attend this year and though it was unforunate we were unable to hear from her in person, she has shared with us this informative report on how COVID-19 has impacted victims and victim services.
‘Engage has been running for three years now and I can already see the impact it has had on the local area, the programme has worked with so many young people in my case load, they should be really proud of the difference they make’
~ Social Worker & Family Support
‘I don’t know where I would be without the Saints’ ‘I have been able to talk to people about my issues and they always find a way of helping me’
~ Engage Students
Always a Chance has worked in partnership with Northamptonshire Community Foundation (NCF). All donations received are managed and administrated by NCF.
NCF are the leading independent grant-making charity in Northamptonshire and help organisations and individuals make the most of their charitable giving. Working with NCF we’re able to identify projects and good causes that will benefit and make an impact from donations we receive.
NCF are dedicated to funding community-based action which improves the lives of our county’s most disadvantaged people and communities. Child poverty, unemployment, homelessness, domestic violence and social isolation are just some of the issues they strive to tackle each year. For more information or to apply for a grant please visit their website www.ncf.uk.com