Transformation from a life of crime to charity work

A young Eastbourne man who spent his younger years living a life of crime has spoken about becoming a reformed character and his involvement with A Band of Brothers.
Elliott Moore with his daughter Ria SUS-161002-160046001Elliott Moore with his daughter Ria SUS-161002-160046001
Elliott Moore with his daughter Ria SUS-161002-160046001

Elliott Moore, 23, a T-shirt designer, started getting into trouble at a young age.

He told the Herald, “The first time I went to prison I was 14, it was a detention centre in Bristol. By that time, I’d got involved with burglary to fund my drug use. I spent my fifteenth birthday locked up, I remember my family coming in with a cake. I thought I wouldn’t go back but I did and the excitement from crime only increased. I have now got 70 offences to my name and 45 convictions. Which I am not proud of but I cannot change so I tend not to think about them.”

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Elliott became a dad to a little girl called Ria when he was 19 and he started to change his life for the better.

He is now involved with a charity called A Band of Brothers, which is partially funded by Katy Bourne, the Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner, and helps young men from all walks of live. The charity has a mentoring system.

Elliott said, “My mentor, Anthony, really helped me express myself differently, in a more positive way.

“He taught me some breathing techniques too which really helps me cope with my anxiety.”

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Elliott hopes to work with children who are getting in to trouble at school and is doing some community work with A Band of Brothers. This Christmas he helped cook for the homeless.

He is currently working to develop a t-shirt design company and asks anyone who can help to get in touch via abandofbrothers.org.uk.

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