Meet the inspiring Founders of Red Flag Awareness
Discover the dedicated individuals who turned their passion into purpose, creating Red Flag Awareness to empower young people against domestic abuse. Learn about their stories, their commitment, and their vision for a safer future.
Meet our Team
Behind every service we provide is a dedicated team of professionals, each bringing their unique expertise and enthusiasm to our business.
Meet the co-founders behind the national award winning campaign.
Marie Asantewaa
Co-Founder
Project and Communications Manager
Marie Asantewaa is a Year 12 student at Biddenham Sixth Form, studying Criminology, Sociology, and Religious Studies (Christianity, Ethics and Philosophy) at A-Level. She is an aspiring HR Manager within the Criminal Justice System.
Marie identified a significant gap in awareness and provision surrounding domestic abuse among teenagers, particularly the lack of detailed education within schools and limited accessible support services for under-18s. She also recognised the absence of adequate support pathways for male victims of domestic abuse across Bedfordshire. In response to this, she co-founded Red Flag Awareness addressing the stigma.
Aimee Bevan
Co-Founder
Finance and Youth Engagement Manager
Aimee is a year 12 student at Biddenham Sixth Form, she is an aspiring HR Manager and is studying Law, Criminology and Religious studies (Philosophy, Ethics and Christianity) A-level.
After she had witnessed teenage relationship abuse second hand from her friend in year 9, she became very passionate about how little education teenagers had on the subject. She became a co-founder of this organisation to make a difference.
Hannah Tyrrell
Co-Founder
Research and Design Manager
Hannah Tyrrell is currently a Year 12 student at Biddenham Sixth Form. She is studying A-level English language, Sociology and Graphics. Aspiring to be a project manager in the Business industry in the future.
Hannah helped to set up Red Flag Awareness after she experienced coercive control and emotional abuse first hand. She now believes that it is something no one should ever have to experience in their life. She is passionate about educating her peers on the early signs of abuse in the hopes that it protects others from experiencing abuse.
Proud moments and lasting impact
Since starting Red Flag Awareness, the founders are immensely proud of achieving the National Highly Commended Crimebeat Award. More importantly, they cherish the moments when individuals reach out, sharing how Red Flag Awareness has helped them understand and navigate challenging relationship dynamics, making a tangible difference in their lives.
"Early Education Saves Lives."
Aimee Bevan, Hannah Tyrrell, and Marie Asantewaa, founders of Red Flag Awareness