A couple have been reliving the astonishing moment they learned a palm tree planted in memory of their daughter the day before the Boxing Day tsunami had survived the disaster. Mary and Graham Storrie, from Leicestershire, were in Sri Lanka during the festive period in 2004 following the murder of 10-year-old Rosie May the previous year. “After...
A charity that trains and recruits women into the taxi trade is bringing its campaign to Peterborough. The Rosie May foundation has teamed up with a taxi firm in the city and is holding a recruitment drive on Tuesday. Mary Storrie, the charity founder, previously set up female-only tuk-tuks in Sri Lanka. She said the...
Tue 30 Jul 6.32pm • It’s been 20 years since the Storrie family set up a charity in the memory of their daughter. Now, they have orphanages and initiatives across the world. https://youtu.be/8M9ZkV0NYkg
King Charles chats to Penny Lancaster about Rod’s latest tour and sends sweet message to new dad Ant McPartlin as he hosts star-studded reception at Buckingham Palace. Charles met with various celebrities at Buckingham Palace today. King Charles showed off his showbusiness credentials today as he met with various celebrities at a reception for ambassadors of...
Anniversaries by their very nature are a time for reflection and this timely podcast, listen here, https://bit.ly/MaryStorriePodcast reflects on our work twenty years on, as the Rosie May Foundation goes from strength to strength driven by our founders, Rosie May’s parents Graham and Mary Storrie. Founded as a living legacy to Rosie May in 2004 with...
Travelling to Sri Lanka with my family last year was an experience that touched the depths of our hearts. We have been volunteers at the Rosie May Foundation for many years, and have heard of all of the amazing work that Mary and her team have put into Project Hope, so finally seeing it in...
The annual Glitterball event, a dazzling evening of celebration in support of the Rosie May Foundation, took place on Sunday 24th of March, at the stunning Kelham Hall in Newark. The event brought together supporters, sponsors, and advocates of the foundation’s mission to empower children and young people in Sri Lanka. The Glitterball, known for...
In this compelling interview, Mary and Graham delve into the inspiring story behind the foundation’s inception, sharing touching anecdotes from their remarkable journey. Watch the video now and discover: The passion driving Mary and Graham’s commitment to making a difference. Heartwarming stories that have shaped the Rosie May Foundation’s impactful work. Your support means the...
Mary Storrie’s Think Pink project has 18 women on its books to date. When Indah Morgan came back to England in 2020, it was a time of despair. Her husband had recently retired and her job as a freelance bookkeeper was up in the air, with many of her clients having gone bust due to...
Think Pink driver Baljit Rosie May Foundation’s Think Pink campaign has partnered with DG Cars and Western Cars to increase the number of women taxi drivers in the Derbyshire region. Currently, women make up less than 2% of taxi drivers in the UK. Mary Storrie, co-founder of the Rosie May Foundation, said: “This project has...
