Visitors to the Wellness Zone at the BAPCO Annual Event 2026 will be able to explore prototypes of the charity’s Calm & Care Kits, meet therapy dog Marley, hear from ambassador Paul Price, and learn more about the Hope After Hurt Lottery.
Three Nines Children’s Charity will be attending the BAPCO Annual Event 2026, taking place on 25–26 March at the Coventry Building Society Arena, where the organisation will showcase prototypes of its new Calm & Care Kits, designed to support children in the aftermath of trauma.
Named after the emergency number dialled in moments of crisis, Three Nines Children’s Charity works to ensure children affected by traumatic incidents receive the support they need when it matters most.
Quote from Anne Campbell Gunn, CEO of Three Nines:
“Every child affected by trauma deserves support in the moments that matter most. Our Emotional First Aid Kits are designed to give first responders simple tools to help children feel safe, reassured, and supported immediately after a traumatic incident. We’re looking forward to hearing feedback from those working on the front line so we can make these kits as effective as possible.”
The kits are intended for front-line responders to give to children and young people (up to 18) who have been affected by crime, incidents, or other traumatic situations. Each kit includes comfort items, age-appropriate sensory tools, and information on Three Nines’ support services, helping to provide reassurance and reduce the longer-term impact of trauma and PTSD.
Delegates at the Three Nines stand will be invited to view the prototypes and share their feedback, particularly those who work as front-line responders or support emergency service staff. This is a unique opportunity to see how early intervention tools can make a real difference for children when they need it most.
Supporting Children When It Matters Most
Three Nines will also be highlighting its partnership with British APCO, working with the communications and emergency services community to ensure that when emergency services respond, support for children does not end there. Delegates visiting the stand will learn how early support can transform moments of crisis in children’s lives into pathways for healing, hope, and resilience.
Meet the Team
Joining the Three Nines team at BAPCO will be ambassador Paul Price, whose journey from tragedy to advocacy continues to inspire and raise awareness of the importance of trauma-informed support.
Paul, a survivor of the Manchester Arena bombing in 2017, tragically lost his life partner, Elaine, in the attack. In the years since, he has channelled that unimaginable loss into advocacy, supporting children and families affected by trauma and sudden bereavement.
As an ambassador for Three Nines, Paul has represented the charity at a number of high-profile events, including the Blue Light Show and the Emergency Services Show, sharing his story to raise awareness of the importance of early, trauma-informed support for children impacted by crisis.
The Three Nines stand will be a welcoming and interactive space throughout the event, where delegates can also spend time with Marley, the charity’s therapy dog, demonstrating the calming and therapeutic role animals can play in helping children feel safe following difficult experiences.
Hope After Hurt Lottery
Delegates will also be able to sign up for the Hope After Hurt Lottery at the stand. Every ticket helps children and families impacted by crime to heal, reconnect, and thrive, while giving entrants the chance to win cash prizes. Tickets are just £10 a month, and to celebrate the lottery, Three Nines will be giving away a brand-new mascot bear to everyone who signs up during the event.
Visit Us at BAPCO
Three Nines warmly invites delegates attending the BAPCO Annual Event 2026 to visit the team in the Wellness Zone at Stand A25, meet the team, see the Emotional First Aid Kit prototypes, share feedback, spend time with Marley, hear from ambassador Paul Price, and find out more about the Hope After Hurt Lottery. Together, we can ensure that no child faces trauma alone once the blue lights fade.
