The Warrington Guardian

Peace In Mind

2024

The Peace in Mind campaign was created in partnership with Esther Ghey, the mother of Brianna Ghey, to establish a lasting legacy for her daughter. Tragically, in February last year, Brianna was stabbed to death, at just 16. Two teenagers were subsequently found guilty of her murder.

The campaign launched to generate funds for the Mindfulness in Schools Project, to enhance mental health and well-being support for students nationwide, beginning in Warrington.

Tom Bedworth, reporter at the Guardian, told HoldtheFrontPage: “From the moment a member of the public tipped me off about Brianna’s death, I knew that I had a responsibility as a local reporter to cover her death sensitively.

“As a result of this, I have been able to build a respectful working relationship with Brianna’s mother, Esther, ever since we first met.

“When I suggested launching a campaign in Brianna’s memory, Esther leapt at the chance, and we haven’t looked back.”

In the summer of 2023, Esther completed the Great North Swim. She raised more than £20,000 for the Mindfulness in Schools Project. The Warrington Guardian’s campaign aimed to raise £50,000 in total, with the funds contributing to the project’s training of school staff in mindfulness practices. The Warrington Guardian has since surpassed its goal, having now raised £90,000. The campaign has helped to train 100 teachers.

The campaign has received backing from Warrington Borough Council, the Warrington Wolves, Charlotte Nichols MP and then MP Andy Carter.