The Ben Kinsella Trust

Who we are

The Ben Kinsella Trust is one of the UK’s leading anti-knife crime charities. We were set up following the tragic murder of 16-year-old Ben Kinsella in 2008, and everything we do is guided by his legacy. Our mission is to prevent knife crime by educating and campaigning: we help young people to stay safe.

Ben was a kind, creative young person who loved art, music, Arsenal FC, and making people laugh. He had big dreams of becoming a graphic designer. His death was a senseless act of violence, and the outpouring of grief and public support that followed marked the start of a movement. Ben’s own words, written shortly before his death, called for change, and his voice continues to inspire our work.

Through immersive workshops in our Choices and Consequences Exhibitions and free online resources, we have reached over 50,000 young people. Our work challenges myths about knife crime, strengthens peer influence, and sparks meaningful conversations. As we grow, we remain committed to honouring Ben’s life by making a real, lasting difference to young people across the UK.

We’re a small and ambitious team of 10, growing shortly to 14, working across Programmes, Fundraising and Communications, Finance and Operations and Leadership.

We love working with people who are passionate about helping young people, who thrive in a collaborative environment, and are confident working both independently and using their initiative to make things happen.

Ben’s legacy is our guide – we exist to stop knife crime.