Charlie's Promise is a charity based in England. Its charity number is 1207246.[1] Its object is to prevent knife crime and to protect people from its effects.[2]
Origins
Charlie Cosser was fatally stabbed at a party in 2023.[3][4] His father, Martin Cosser, made a promise to him as he lay dying, that he would not be forgotten and has vowed to spend the rest of his life educating people about knife crime.[5] Charlie's murderer Yura Varybrus aged 17 was jailed for life with a minimum term of 16 years.[6]
Activities
Martin Cosser has been invited to many schools to give mixed audiences addresses. Charlie's old school Rodborough School have not done so.[7] Support has been given by such as the High Sheriff of Surrey.[8] In July 2025 Martin and Tara Cosser met the King and prime minister at St James's Palace.[9]
References
- https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/5234440/contact-information
- https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/5234440/governing-document?_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_organisationNumber=5234440
- https://www.petersfieldpost.co.uk/news/together-we-can-returns-to-godalming-to-raises-awareness-for-charlies-promise-835426
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp0gd0dn3jro
- https://www.altonherald.com/news/knife-crime-a-teens-death-and-a-promise-borne-from-tragedy-a-tale-farnham-teens-wont-forget-734899
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crgg91rdzdno
- https://www.altonherald.com/news/knife-crime-a-teens-death-and-a-promise-borne-from-tragedy-a-tale-farnham-teens-wont-forget-734899
- https://www.highsheriffofsurrey.com/2024/10/26/the-mission-vision-of-charlies-promise/
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c75r95nd972o