Aug 15, 2025 | Jobs, Safe Derby
Safe and Sound, a leading Derbyshire based charity dedicated to protecting children and young people from exploitation, is delighted to announce the appointment of Carol Ezis as its newest ambassador.
Carol, who has recently retired from her role as Learning Director for Human Development at Derby Moor Spencer Academy, brings a wealth of expertise, passion, and a deep commitment to safeguarding young people. Her support will be invaluable in helping the charity expand its crucial work.
Carol possesses a profound understanding of child and adolescent development, their emotional and psychological needs, and the vulnerabilities they might face. This direct insight into the lives of young people, coupled with her extensive knowledge and practical experience in safeguarding policies, makes her an exceptional advocate for Safe and Sound’s mission. Her strong connections within the local community and the education sector will be instrumental in raising awareness in schools, fostering new partnerships, and ensuring that more young people and families receive the vital support they need.
Commenting on her new role, Carol said, “I am incredibly pleased to join Safe and Sound as an ambassador. The charity’s dedication to safeguarding vulnerable children and empowering families is truly inspiring, and I look forward to contributing to their vital work.”
Tracy Harrison, CEO at Safe and Sound, expressed her excitement about the appointment. “We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Carol to the Safe and Sound family. Her professional background combined with her unwavering passion for our cause, makes her a truly powerful voice for vulnerable young people. Her expertise in safeguarding and her deep understanding of our community will be a tremendous asset in helping us to protect and empower more young people across Derby and Derbyshire.”
The appointment of Carol Ezis strengthens Safe and Sound’s network of community champions, reinforcing its commitment to building a safer city for all children and young people.
Jun 20, 2025 | Jobs, News
Safe and Sound, Derbyshire’s leading safeguarding charity dedicated to supporting children, young people, and families affected by exploitation, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Vic Handley as its newest Ambassador.
Vic Handley brings a wealth of experience, passion, and a deep-rooted commitment to community well-being to his new role. Retired for nine years, Vic’s distinguished career saw him as the Deputy Group Managing Director and part-owner of VAN ELLE, where his responsibilities spanned everything from PR to HR, showcasing his diverse expertise and leadership.
Beyond his professional achievements, Vic is a true local hero and family man. He boasts a fantastic wife, three children, and five grandchildren ranging from 20 years to just six months old. His dedication extends to his impressive sporting pursuits, including playing walking football for Derby County and proudly earning five England caps for his country. At 54, he also famously competed in the British Indoor Rowing Championships.
Tracy Harrison, CEO at Safe and Sound said:
“We are absolutely delighted to welcome Vic to the Safe and Sound family as an Ambassador. Vic’s incredible professional background, combined with his passion for sport and community, makes him a truly inspiring figure. His commitment to protecting young people and his deep understanding of the local landscape will be invaluable in helping us raise awareness and secure vital support for our work.”
As an Ambassador, Vic will help champion Safe and Sound’s mission, raising vital awareness about child exploitation and supporting the charity’s fundraising efforts. His personal drive and dedication to making a positive impact will undoubtedly resonate with the communities Safe and Sound serves.
Commenting on his appointment, Vic Handley said:
“I am incredibly honoured and proud to become an Ambassador for Safe and Sound. Their work in protecting vulnerable children and empowering families is absolutely crucial. Having lived and worked in this community for many years, I understand the importance of safeguarding our young people. I look forward to using my experience and connections to support Safe and Sound in their vital mission and help ensure every child has the chance to grow up safe and happy.”
Vic’s appointment further strengthens Safe and Sound’s commitment to building strong community links and ensuring that more children, young people, and their families receive the support they desperately need.
May 14, 2025 | Jobs, News
Safe and Sound, a leading charity dedicated to supporting children and young people affected by child exploitation, has announced the appointment of Jenny Wye as their new PR and Communications Consultant. Jenny will be responsible for leading the charity’s public relations, events, and fundraising efforts.
Jenny brings a wealth of experience to Safe and Sound, with a proven track record of success in developing and implementing strategic communications campaigns for a variety of organisations both in the private and public sectors.
Prior to joining the charity, Jenny held senior communications roles at both Specsavers and Vision Express, where she worked hard to raise awareness of the importance of eye health.
“We are delighted to welcome Jenny to the team,”
Tracy Harrison, CEO at Safe and Sound.
“We are delighted to welcome Jenny to the team!
“er skills and experience will be invaluable as we continue to raise awareness of child exploitation and expand our services to support more young people. Jenny’s passion for making a difference aligns perfectly with our mission, and we are confident that she will play a key role in helping us achieve our goals.”
Jenny Wye added,
“I am thrilled to join Safe and Sound and contribute to their vital work. This is an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of young people and I am excited to use my experience to help them reach even more individuals and communities.”
Safe and Sound provides specialist support to children, young people and their families across Derbyshire who are at risk of or affected by child exploitation, including sexual exploitation, online abuse, trafficking, and modern slavery.
Nov 5, 2020 | Jobs, News, News
I am very excited to have the opportunity to join the management team at Safe and Sound.
I have worked at Safe and Sound for nine years across a wide range of roles. This has never been ‘just a job’ for me, it has been a purpose. Working at Safe and Sound is a path of constant learning.
There is never a time or a day where I have not learned something new, every day, every young person, every family brings something different. The exploitation of children can destroy their lives
leaving permanent scars that have a far-reaching impact on the child, those around them and the communities and wider societies in which they live. It can and often does take everything.
I have an amazing and passionate team of caseworkers, youth workers and volunteers that understand this deeply, know every interaction with a young person or family can have a positive
impact and tirelessly seek out creative ways to protect and connect with all our children and communities to fight this abuse.
This is a challenging and emotional job for them, and I feel truly honoured and excited to support them and support their work vital work in this vibrant city to help change lives. Additionally, our service increasingly seeks to expand it’s working practices to meet the individual needs of families and young people holistically and well into their futures, this to me feels dynamic and full of opportunities to drive change, reduce exploitation and reach more people. It is a wonderful opportunity to be part of leading Safe and Sound’s future.
