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About Caroline's Rainbow Foundation |
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  Caroline's Rainbow Foundation is a registered charity in the UK which sets out to raise the awareness of the importance of personal safety amongst young travellers, gap year students and backpackers by recognising and prioritising life’s values.
We work alongside the Suzy Lamplugh Trust, the Education sector, the Foreign office and other organisations to share this message. Together we offer direction and information to support young travellers.
Marjorie Marks-Stuttle, her son Richard Stuttle, and husband David Marks established Caroline's Rainbow Foundation after the tragic death of her daughter Caroline Stuttle in 2002 in Bundaberg, Australia whilst backpacking in her gap year. Our message is aimed at young travellers. The charity's interactive film "Time of Your Life" encourages young people to learn some basic safety awareness - the do's and don'ts whilst travelling. 
Caroline's brother Richard after struggling to come to terms with his sisters tragic death and the subsequent trial in Australia, which he attended, is now finding some peace with his art. To view his works www.richardstuttle.com . His valuable contribution to the charity is talking to young students about travelling, cultures and safety issues. |
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A wonderfully colourful and fun evening was held recently by LK Bennett in Fenwicks in aid of the charity. The ladies who attended all seemed to enjoy the champagne,canapes and the latest fashions by LK Bennett. The dresses along with accessories and some amazing shoes were tried on and many ladies left clutching large bags of goodies. There will be many smartly dressed ladies in the York area this summer.! We would like to thank everyone at Fenwicks including Carol Allen personal shopper,LK Bennett especially Paula Meadwell and the volunteer models and Aime Postings who all helped make it such a successful and enjoyable evening. Photos were taken at the event by Malcolm Rouse Photography (01904 633476) and if anyone would like a copy please contact him direct or ring the charity on 01759 304425 to let us know which you require.
Amie,Marjorie,Carol Allen,Paula Meadwell  |
 Lynda Storey,Kathleen Lancaster,Jane Ostle |
 Elegant dress and model! |
 Pretty in purple! |
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Keeping people in the picture |
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 Sally Baker, Marjorie Marks and Rebecca Downes |
Sally and Rebecca are now fully trained by the charity to get the message of safety for gap year travellers across to schools and youth groups. Both have widely travelled over the last few years and are delighted to share their stories and experiences to others considering a gap year. If you are interested in a free talk for your organisation please contact 01759 304425 or e mail us. | |
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There is a change of venue for our annual Golf Day 2009. The charity is heading to Pike Hills Golf Club, York on September 11th. Our Golf Day for 2008 was held at Allerthorpe Park Golf Cluband Rollitts won the overall trophy.  Rollitts winning team before setting off |  Receiving their winning trophy from Marjorie |
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Marjorie visits Australia |
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Six years after Caroline was murdered in Bundaberg, Marjorie felt strong enough to visit the site of Caroline's tragic death with the support of her husband David and Megan Hunt from the Foreign Office. During the two day visit to Bundaberg Marjorie and David met the new Mayor Lorraine Pyefinch and the ex Mayor of eight years Kay MacDuff. The new Mayor presented a memorial fund cheque raised by the local community for the charity. Dave Batt , the police detective who worked on the case for two years drove Marjorie and David to the bridge and to see the memorial tree set in lovely gardens in Bundaberg. Marjorie and David were struck by how much the people of Bundaberg had been affected by Caroline's death and were so impressed by everyone's kindness and consideration to them during their visit.
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