"It was a life-changing experience for me at a time when I was ready to give up."
Bramber graduate
We want women to lead safe, purposeful, independent lives
10 years ago we set out to solve a big problem. 1 in 3 women globally have experienced gender-based violence in their lifetime, and women and girls represent 65% of all trafficked victims around the world. As a result, their future remains limited. Life can feel hopeless.
Bramber Bakehouse works alongside victims of domestic abuse, survivors of human trafficking, asylum seekers and refugees to break the cycles of poverty, violence and disadvantage.
Our trauma-informed programme is a direct response to the situation women face as a result of their past experiences. Learning together in the kitchen fosters community, increases self-esteem, improves mental health and develops trust.
Combine this with our tailored wellbeing sessions, transferable life skills lessons and future-proof support, it’s a recipe for success.
Our Values
The Journey
Lucy Butt
Lucy wants every woman to receive the support and skills they need to live positive, healthy lives. She’s also driven to see organisations embrace a culture of fairness, equity and diversity, creating opportunities for all women, regardless of their background.
Dionne Widgerey
Dionne has vast experience of working in the voluntary sector, supporting and empowering individuals who have experienced multiple disadvantages. She has developed successful peer mentoring services, and understands the power connection, community and access to opportunities have in supporting lasting recovery.
Karlie Allaway
Karlie brings a breadth of experience supporting women to recover and grow, to managing our existing projects, supporting our amazing team, and contributing to future development. Karlie believes we all hold a piece of the wisdom so is passionate about spaces where women feel safe to be heard.
Frances Duncan
Frances is our Chair of Trustees. She is also the CEO of the Clock Tower Sanctuary, supporting 18-25 year olds experiencing homelessness in Brighton & Hove and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from the charitable sector.
Nils De Freese
Nils is a chartered management accountant with 15 years of experience in the charity sector. He lives in Brighton and manages the finances of a church and various social action projects.
Caitlyn McCarthy
Caitlyn is a psychotherapist, eco-therapist and community builder. She has worked in the Violence Against Women & Girls sector for over 25 years in various roles ranging from IDVA, Trainer and Project Manager. In all her work, her mission has been to create space for the voices on the edges to disrupt the status quo and empower marginalised women.
Neha Patel Hampton
Neha has over twenty years of experience running businesses. She is also a talented chef. She brings all of her experience to work with charities who are driving social change and fighting racial and gender inequality.
Hollin Preston
Hollin is the Co-Founder of Bramber, alongside Lucy. Her faith inspired her passion to support women who have experienced trauma to understand their value and worth. Hollin lives by the sea and is employed as a secondary school teacher.
We knead you
With your help we can change the direction of a woman’s life forever. It costs just £630 for one woman to join our programme, receiving the life-changing confidence, knowledge and skills she needs for a future of independence.