Former Javelin World Champion, WR, & Olympic medalist 🏅🇬🇧 Care Experienced. Campaign Activist, Ambassador for Brathay Trust 🌟 Enquiries: [email protected]
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Pleased to share my debut picture book My Bright Shining Star ⭐️ It's based on my time in care, where the kindness shown to me by carer Aunty Rae helped me feel safe & strong whatever happened. I hope it helps show that with love, anything's possible 📕👉bit.ly/4eOVIpX
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Sometimes, the most important conversation is with the child you once were.
Looking back on my own childhood in care reminds me how much it matters to feel seen, heard and valued.
Through our Action Hubs and Super Hub collaboration
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Around six prison visits each year remind me why we must break the cycle.
Too many women and men have been failed by the care system. Some now see their own children entering care.
During one visit, I met the remarkable Behnaz “Naz”
Tilavi. Through Rebuild with Naz and her wellbeing work in prisons, she is helping women rebuild confidence, resilience and hope.
We’re now collaborating to support women affected by the criminal justice system. Our campaign supports men too, and we’re committed to creating
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My Bright Shining Star is a story close to my heart, inspired by my own childhood. It reminds us how much love, kindness and a safe home can mean to a child.
If you’ve ever thought about fostering, I hope it inspires you to open your heart and home. All proceeds support our work with children and young people.
📚 Buy on Amazon: amazon.co.uk/Bright-Shining-…
Fatima’s Thought of the Day:
"One conversation can change a life."
Today’s Thought:
Listening, encouraging, or simply asking someone how they truly feel can make a lasting difference. Never underestimate the power of giving another person your time and attention.
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No young person should have to face their past alone.
My friend Lemmy has spoken about being fostered and receiving his files at 18. Those papers can hold answers, memories and difficult truths about a young person’s life.
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CARE DOESN’T STOP AT 18. NEITHER SHOULD OUR RESPONSIBILITY.
At the House of Lords, I spoke about the transition from care to adulthood—and the need for stable homes, trusted relationships and real opportunities.
The commitments exist, but they must be properly funded and delivered so every young person can access the help they need.
We would never expect our own children to face adulthood alone at 18. Care leavers deserve the same chance to feel secure, build confidence and shape their
Fatima’s Thought of the Day:
"Success isn’t luck. It’s consistency."
Today’s Thought:
The results we admire are often built through countless ordinary days of effort. Keep showing up, because consistency can turn small actions into extraordinary progress.
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A huge congratulations to Cardiff Quins Girls Rugby, today’s winning team at the Saracens ARFC Sonics Charity Shield.
It was wonderful to be there and see the talent, teamwork and determination on display. Thank you to Saracens and
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Seven months of training—and what an amazing day yesterday at The Mercury and The Brewery in Romford! ✨ The performers brought the energy and gave a brilliant show.
Our collaboration with JAM Performing Arts
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Proud to be supporting the Saracens ARFC Sonics Charity Shield on Sunday 25 October — raising vital funds for Wooden Spoon, the children’s charity of rugby.
I will be there to present the awards and celebrate these inspiring young
