Welcome to Billy’s Wish
Billy’s Wish is an anti-knife crime education charity that was set up following the tragic death of Billy Dove, a young, innocent man, in the early hours of 6th November 2011.
We have developed an education programme for upper Key Stage 2 and Secondary schools which focus on choices, consequences and facts about knife crime.
Billy’s Story
Billy was popular and a good friend, he’d never been in trouble – but tragically, he was an innocent victim of knife crime.
Billy’s Story
Billy was popular and a good friend, he’d never been in trouble – but tragically, he was an innocent victim of knife crime.
What We Do
Our Education Programme
Our Education Programme
Our resources are free to use. Simply register as a user for unlimited access.
Visits and Talks
Visits and Talks
Advice and Information
Advice and Information
Follow this link for facts about knives and the legal position with knives.
FACT: Carrying a knife does not protect you.
Our Achievements
In 2018
3760 Students Engaged
From 59 Schools
In 2019
3725 Students Engaged
From 68 Schools
Crucial Crew is an innovative and interactive way of delivering personal and safety education messages to Year 6 children (10/11 year olds), Billy’s Wish is proud to be working with Crucial Crew Hertfordshire. We run up to 20 ten-minute sessions in a day, reaching around 120 children a day over one week or two week periods.
It’s a very intense, brilliant opportunity to make an impact with many children in small groups.
Sign The Pledge
Join our Billy’s Wish community of people willing to make a public statement that we are living knife free and will support others to do the same – sign our Anti-Weapons Pledge today.
Latest News
County Lines – a young person’s route into danger
County Lines is the term for when gangs traffic drugs out of cities into smaller towns and rural areas. They recruit vulnerable children by befriending them and giving them gifts. Very soon, the children 'owe' money or favours to the gang and end up transporting the...
“No more red”
Billy Dove was a big Arsenal fan, his grandad played for them, and the colours of Billy's Wish reflect that, so this initiative resonates strongly with us. Ian Wright and Idris Elba, working with adidas and Arsenal, are heading an anti knife crime initiative to...
Bach Choir Concert
Every Christmas, St Albans Bach Choir invite the audience at their carol concerts to support a local charity nominated by choir members. This year Billy's Wish was nominated, after we visited the school of one of the choir members in July, to speak to the children....