Helping Young People Spot the Early Signs of Abuse
The Pathway Project has officially launched its Glow Up Strong crowdfunding campaign on Spacehive – a 60-day mission to raise vital funds to deliver life-changing workshops for young people in Tamworth, focusing on recognising the early warning signs of dating abuse.
With 1 in 3 young people aged 16-24 experiencing dating abuse, and nearly a quarter of teenage girls aged 13-17 reporting physical violence in a relationship, this campaign couldn’t come at a more critical time.
“We’re seeing far too many young people enter harmful relationships without the tools to spot red flags,” said Sam Booth, CEO of Pathway Project. “Glow Up Strong is about early intervention. It’s about planting seeds of awareness before harm takes root.”
The Aim
The campaign aims to raise more than £20 000 in 60 days to fund the launch of Glow Up Strong – a transformative outreach programme designed to educate, engage, and empower young people, particularly girls and young women, across Tamworth.
Each session will use interactive tools like the Safety Spin, developed by Pathway Project, to open up conversations around consent, boundaries, emotional safety, and what healthy relationships really look like.
What the Campaign Will Fund
If fully funded, Glow Up Strong will:
- Host 24 drop-in sessions, reaching an average of 360 participants
- Fund the recruitment of a Young Women’s Domestic Abuse Prevention Officer
- Create a cohesive set of educational tools, including the Safety Spin
- Ensure inclusive participation by delivering in accessible, trusted spaces
- Deliver outreach activities to reach at least 500 young women
Why It Matters
Too often, young people don’t realise they’re in abusive relationships until it’s too late. The lack of early education means they miss subtle but dangerous warning signs — from coercive control to emotional manipulation.
“Dating abuse doesn’t always start with bruises — it starts with control, isolation, pressure, and fear. Glow Up Strong gives young people the language and power to say, ‘this isn’t right’ — and the confidence to seek help,” says Sam Booth.
Get Involved
Pathway Project is calling on individuals, businesses, and community organisations to back the campaign and help it reach its target before the 60-day deadline.
You can:
Pledge your support on Spacehive: Launch Glow Up Strong – Tamworth
- Pledge your support on Spacehive: Launch Glow Up Strong – Tamworth
- Share the campaign using #GlowUpStrong
- Sponsor a session or fund a toolkit
- Partner with Pathway Project to deliver workshops or amplify awareness
About Pathway Project
Pathway Project is a Lichfield & Tamworth-based domestic abuse charity providing support, safe spaces, a 24hr Helpline and education to adults and children impacted by domestic abuse. Glow Up Strong is their latest youth-focused prevention initiative.
