Founded by Sophie Olson, The Flying Child is inspired by her personal journey as a survivor of child sexual abuse within the family, and the subsequent struggle to navigate adult life as an unsupported survivor.   Like many survivors, Sophie disclosed later in life, and one of the first questions she was asked was: "Why didn't you say anything before?" She felt ashamed. Stupid. Why hadn't she?  She had no words to explain at the time as the story still felt unspeakable. Today, when asked the same question her reply is: "I did. I was screaming out that I had been abused - in my body, my behaviour and my ways of surviving, but nobody was listening to me. From childhood onwards, my signs of sexual abuse were misunderstood, misinterpreted and pathologised by systems that focused on 'symptoms' and not underlying causes. To put it bluntly - most people turned the other way" ​Our collective inability to truly see and hear child sexual abuse survivors stems from deep-seated discomfort, fear, and misconception. When society looks the other way, it not only compounds the trauma of survivors but perpetuates a cycle of harm. We can no longer wait for someone else to take action against the epidemic of child sexual abuse - WE are society, and change begins with each and every one of us. Social apathy serves as a shield for perpetrators who rely on silence and secrecy. A world that embraces, liste believes, and supports survivors is a safer world for all children​. As a non-profit organisation, The Flying Child is committed to creating a lasting legacy of change. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our funders: The National Lottery Community Fund and The Indigo Trust.