Our Story

About Us

Discover the heart, vision, and people behind Beloved Berachah.

Our Vision

At Beloved Berachah, we bring over 15 years of hands-on experience working with adults and young people affected by mental health challenges, homelessness, and trauma related to abuse. We are passionate about creating safe, inclusive spaces that promote emotional wellbeing, personal growth, and community connection.

Serving individuals affected by mental health challenges, trauma, and social isolation, our core focus centers on Emotional Wellbeing, Empowerment, Connection, and Support.

Beloved Berachah CIC was founded to bring hope, healing, and restoration to women whose lives have been impacted by trauma, addiction, domestic abuse, and mental health challenges. Our vision is to see women empowered to overcome adversity, rediscover their true value and identity, and move forward into healthier, more fulfilling lives.

We believe that every woman should have access to compassionate support, understanding, and opportunities for healing, recovery, and personal growth.

Silhouette of a woman with Romans 12:2 verse

Our Social Objectives

Our objectives are to:

  • Raise awareness of the impact of trauma, addiction, domestic abuse, and mental health challenges.
  • Educate communities, faith groups, charities, and organisations across the public and private sectors about trauma, recovery, and trauma-informed approaches.
  • Reduce stigma and encourage open conversations around mental health and addiction.
  • Promote resilience, recovery, and wellbeing.
  • Signpost women to relevant support services and resources.
  • Develop initiatives that empower women to rebuild their lives and achieve their potential.
Brenda Fraser
Founder & Director

Meet Brenda Fraser

Brenda Fraser is the Founder and Director of Beloved Berachah.

Brenda is passionate about helping women understand the underlying causes and impact of trauma and addiction. Drawing on both her lived experience and professional knowledge, she encourages and supports women on their journey towards healing, recovery, and lasting restoration.

Through speaking engagements, workshops, and community outreach, Brenda shares her personal testimony alongside practical insights that educate, inspire, and empower audiences. Her work is driven by a desire to see women break free from shame, discover hope, and experience lasting transformation.

Brenda’s unique combination of lived experience, resilience, faith, and professional knowledge enables her to connect authentically with diverse audiences and communities.

Our Values

Compassion

We treat every individual with dignity, empathy, and respect.

Hope

We believe recovery and positive change are possible for everyone.

Empowerment

We encourage women to recognise their strengths and realise their potential.

Integrity

We operate with honesty, transparency, and accountability.

Community

We believe healing is strengthened through supportive relationships and meaningful connections.

Our Team

Beloved Berachah CIC is led by Brenda Fraser and supported by trustees, volunteers, partners, and supporters who share our commitment to helping women affected by trauma, addiction, domestic abuse, and mental health challenges.

As Beloved Berachah CIC grows, we plan to expand our team of trustees, volunteers, and partners, enabling us to increase our reach and deepen our impact within local communities and across the public, private, voluntary, and faith sectors.

Our Long-Term Vision

Our long-term vision is to establish Beloved Berachah CIC as a trusted organisation that provides education, support, advocacy, and community-based initiatives for women affected by trauma and adversity.

Through collaboration with churches, charities, statutory services, community organisations, and partners across the public and private sectors, Beloved Berachah CIC aims to expand access to hope, healing, and restoration for women affected by trauma, addiction, domestic abuse, and mental health challenges.

We are committed to developing programmes, educational resources, workshops, support networks, and strategic partnerships that enable women to access the support, guidance, and opportunities they need to heal, recover, and thrive.

By working collaboratively across the faith, voluntary, statutory, public, and private sectors, we seek to create lasting positive change, strengthen communities, and improve outcomes for the women we serve. Together, we can help women move from surviving to thriving.

The 2027 Rehabilitation Centre Goal

As Beloved Berachah CIC grows, our vision is to establish a specialist rehabilitation centre by 2027, providing long-term, trauma-informed support for women affected by addiction, trauma, and mental health challenges. The centre will offer a safe, compassionate environment where women can heal, rebuild their lives, and move forward with renewed hope, dignity, and purpose.