The Mayor of Felixstowe for the Municipal Year 2026/27, Cllr Darren Aitchison, is working with three local charities, Brave Futures, Dora Brown and Pitstop.

Brave Futures

Brave Futures is a specialist charity supporting children and young people who have experienced sexual abuse across Suffolk and Norfolk. The organisation provides trauma-informed therapeutic support, helping young people understand their experiences, build resilience and develop the confidence and coping skills needed to move forward. Brave Futures also works closely with families and professionals to ensure children receive the support they need in a safe and nurturing environment. Their aim is to empower young people to move from surviving to thriving.

Pitstop

Pitstop is a volunteer-run, donation-based community project based in Felixstowe that provides free clothing, baby equipment, toys, household essentials and other items to local families in need. Everything is donated by the community and rehomed free of charge, helping to reduce waste while supporting those facing financial hardship. As well as providing practical assistance, Pitstop offers a welcoming space where people can meet for a chat, access free breakfasts and attend family events throughout the year, helping to strengthen community connections.

Dora Brown

Dora Brown is a Suffolk charity that transforms homes for families experiencing crisis due to furniture poverty, hygiene poverty or domestic neglect. Working with referrals from social care and partner agencies, its dedicated volunteers clear, deep clean, organise and furnish homes, creating safe, welcoming environments where families can thrive. The charity also provides essential household items and practical support to help families maintain their homes, improving wellbeing, dignity and stability for children and their parents across Felixstowe and the surrounding area.