Britain Stands Up To Support National Ban Bullying at Work Day 2007

National Ban Bullying at Work Day held on 7th November 2007 was the most successful campaign to date with over 3 million people taking part on the day. The Andrea Adams Trust spear headed this yearís campaign with a simple yet powerful message of ëSpeak Outí.

Hundreds of businesses including The Royal Mail, British Airways and a wide range of Government departments all actively supported the campaign.

Part of this yearís campaign focused on digital networking sites and an online campaign that drew hundreds of people to the Facebook site. The online campaign focused on personal messages of bullying from targets all across the UK, these messages were attached to balloons that were released across the London skyline at the Kensington Roof Gardens on the day. Simultaneously, balloons were released across the UK by a number of Police Constabularies and Ambulance services.

Lyn Witheridge, Founder and CEO, The Andrea Adams Trust said; ìWhen we began it was fear that stopped organizations from taking part in this event but now the courage of individuals ensured 3 million people in Britain took part on the 7th November. From small private companies to Government bodies; from the Archbishops Council to Amnesty International, these massive world organizations have all actively supported the ethos of this national day.î

The day started with a huge radio and television campaign to promote the day as well as encourage people to Speak Out against workplace bullying. In the UK alone, it is estimated that one in four people will be bullied at some point in their working lives. National Ban Bullying at Work Day, now in its fourth year, was started in the hope of tackling this issue.

The overwhelming response to National Ban Bullying at Work Day was felt all over the UK and plans are already underway for our 2008 campaign which will be much larger, more successful and international than before.