Website Purpose

This website accompanies my book “Lace & Blades” and shares personal reflections, my survivor experiences, and information about organisations that provide support to victims of sexual violence, domestic abuse, and homelessness. Or were a huge support to me on my journey.

The purpose of this website is to:

share personal experiences and reflections raise awareness of issues affecting survivors or victims on their own journey provide transparency regarding charitable voluntary contributions made from a portion of my book sales

This website is informational and personal in nature.

Sensitive Content Notice

This website contains discussions of sensitive topics including sexual violence, domestic abuse, trauma, homelessness, and recovery.

Some readers may find certain content emotionally challenging. You are encouraged to prioritise your wellbeing when reading. If you feel distressed while engaging with this material, consider pausing and seeking support from a trusted person or professional service.

If you require support in the United Kingdom, you may contact organisations such as:

Rape Crisis England & Wales24-hour Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Line: 0808 500 2222 National Domestic Abuse HelplineFreephone Helpline: 0808 2000 247

These organisations operate independently and are not affiliated with this website.

If you are in immediate danger, please contact 999.

Reader Safety & Support Disclaimer

The content on this website is provided for awareness and informational purposes only.

Nothing on this website should be interpreted as:

counselling or therapy psychological advice legal advice crisis or emergency support

The author is not acting as a counsellor, therapist, legal advisor, or healthcare professional and information shared is from trusted support agencies.

Readers seeking help or guidance should contact one of the agencies direct or a  qualified professional or accredited support organisation.

Personal Experience Disclaimer

The experiences described on this website are shared for the purpose of personal storytelling and survivor awareness.

To protect privacy and safety, certain details may be modified, generalised, or omitted, including names, locations, timelines, and identifying characteristics.

Nothing on this website is intended to identify, accuse, or make allegations against any specific individual.

Any resemblance to identifiable persons, living or deceased, is unintended unless explicitly stated.

Giving Back Policy

This website includes a section outlining charitable donations connected to the book Lace & Blades.

These contributions are made as a gesture of gratitude toward organisations that provide support services to survivors.

Source of Donations

All donations listed are personal contributions made by the author using proceeds generated through:

royalties from book sales book-related fundraising activities personal donations by the author

Donations are made directly to the organisations by the author.

No Public Donations

This website does not accept donations from readers or visitors.

Nothing on this website should be interpreted as a request for charitable contributions from the public.

Visitors wishing to support the organisations mentioned are encouraged to visit their official websites directly – links are on the posts.

Charity Status

This website and the Lace & Blades project:

are not a registered charity are not a fundraising platform do not collect or process donations

The website exists solely to provide information and transparency regarding personal charitable giving.

Independence & Non-Affiliation

Any organisations referenced on this website, including:

Rape Crisis England & Wales Codi Trust

are mentioned for informational and awareness purposes only.

These organisations:

are not affiliated with this website do not endorse the book or website have no involvement in the operation or management of this project

Mention of an organisation does not imply partnership, sponsorship, or endorsement.

Transparency of Donation Records

Donation summaries displayed on this website are intended to provide my own transparency regarding charitable contributions made by the author.

Information such as donation amounts, dates, and descriptions may be summarised for clarity.

External Links

This website may include links to external websites operated by charities or third parties.

The author is not responsible for:

the content of external websites privacy practices of third-party organisations policies or services offered by external organisations

Users should review the terms and policies of external websites independently.

Privacy Notice

This website does not collect personal information from visitors unless voluntarily provided through contact forms or email communication.

Information voluntarily provided may be used solely for the purpose of responding to enquiries.

The website does not sell, share, or distribute personal data to third parties.

Basic website analytics may collect anonymous usage information such as page views for the purpose of improving the website.

Intellectual Property

All written content, original materials, and creative works on this website are the property of the author unless otherwise stated.

Content may not be reproduced, copied, or distributed without permission, except where permitted by applicable copyright law.

Changes to These Terms

These terms and policies may be updated periodically to reflect changes to the website or legal requirements.

Contact

Questions regarding this website, its policies, or transparency of charitable contributions can be directed through the contact page associated with the site.

Book Sales & Third-Party Payments

Copies of Lace & Blades may be purchased through external platforms such as:

eBay Linktree TikTok

These platforms handle all purchase transactions.

This website:

does not process payments does not collect or store card details does not handle financial transactions does not store customer payment information

All payment processing, transaction security, and buyer protections are managed by the respective third-party platform.

Users should review the privacy policies and terms of the platform used when making a purchase.

Affiliate & Financial Transparency

Links to book purchase platforms are provided for convenience.

The author may receive proceeds from legitimate sales of the book through those platforms. These proceeds form the basis for the charitable contributions described on this website.

This website does not receive or process donations from the public.

Privacy Clarification

Because purchases are completed on external platforms, personal and payment data related to book purchases is processed by those third-party services and not by this website.