About us

Why Suzy Lamplugh Trust was set up

In 1986 estate agent Suzy Lamplugh, a 25 year old estate agent disappeared after she went to meet an unknown client. So far her body has not been found. However, she has been presumed murdered and legally declared dead. Her parents, Paul and Diana Lamplugh, believed that Suzy, like most people at that time – and even now – was simply unaware of the possible dangers that individuals can face in society. Paul and Diana founded the Trust to highlight the risks people face and to offer advice, action and support to minimise those risks.

Our Mission

Our mission is to raise awareness of the importance of personal safety and to provide solutions that effect change in order to help people to avoid violence and aggression and live safer, more confident lives.

Diana and Paul Lamplugh

In 2003, Diana Lamplugh suffered a massive stroke and has since been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. Diana was forced to retire from Suzy Lamplugh Trust and remains in full time care in hospital. Paul Lamplugh also retired from Suzy Lamplugh Trust although he has since become a Trustee. Diana and Paul were both awarded OBE’s for their work for the charity and in Paul and Diana were jointly awarded The Beacon Prize for Leadership for their work in raising awareness of personal safety and addressing the causes and solutions to violence and aggression in society.

Suzy Lamplugh Trust Today

Since it was established in 1986, Suzy Lamplugh Trust has grown considerably and its work has broadened out to cover a much wider area than the original concept. Suzy Lamplugh Trust employs a growing team of dedicated, professional staff, backed by highly committed volunteers and a nation-wide network of Training Consultants. The Trust is based at The National Centre for Personal Safety in central London. Working with a wide range of partners in the public, private and voluntary sector, the Trust continues to seek out new ways to keep people safe from violence and aggression.

A History

In 2006, our 20th anniversary year, we set about putting down our story on paper. If you would like to read about the history of Suzy Lamplugh Trust, please click here or the image below.