Transforming the care, support & protection of children affected by domestic abuse and homicide

Joanna Simpson's story

Joanna Simpson was brought up on the Isle of Man, after completing her degree at Bath University she had a successful career and was married with two Children. She later ran a successful 5 star Bed and Breakfast business in Ascot which gave her the time to bring up her Children.
 
Unfortunately the marriage was not a happy one and Jo was the victim of domestic abuse through coercive control, isolation and intimidation, this culminated in severe violence and the start of acrimonious divorce proceedings.
 
On Halloween 2010 at the age of 46 Jo was battered to death by her husband BA Captain Robert Brown in the vicinity of her children aged just 10 & 9 at the time, this was just 1 week before the finalization of their divorce.
 
Jo's body was found 5 days later buried in a pre-dug grave in Windsor Great Park, despite evidence of considerable planning Robert Brown was convicted of manslaughter due to diminished responsibility, he was given a 26 year sentence in May 2011.
 

Jo had strong moral values and believed it important that all children should have a safe, secure and loving environment. The Joanna Simpson Foundation has been set up in her memory and our work is based on her beliefs, values and the love of her children.

By numbers

These are the forgotten victims of crime. Our mission is to ensure they get the justice they deserve, and to help them to move on from these traumatic events.
25%
of 18 year olds saw domestic violence in their childhood
130,000
children are in households at risk of serious injury or death, right now
200
children are bereaved through homicide every year

How you can help

Donate towards our work or get in contact with us!

Latest events

Ramsey Golf Club dinner

On the 6th of August there was a very enjoyable ..

The 2nd Turquoise Ball

On a glorious day in May we were lucky to ..

Buchan Triathlon

Joanna Simpson (Jo) attended the Buchan School on the Isle ..

Winter Lunch at the Comis Hotel

JSF held a Winter Lunch at the Comis Hotel to ..

Second Safe Lives Training Event

JSF funded a second training session led by Safe Lives ..

Winston’s Wish two day workshop sponsored by JSF

Di Stubbs from Winston’s Wish provided two one-day training courses ..

JSF Conference in The Broadway Cinema Villa Marina

Introducing Winston’s Wish and Safe Lives to the Isle of ..

The Turquoise ball

We held our first ball on the Isle of Man ..

Latest news

Co-Founders of the Joanna Simpson Foundation to be awarded CBEs in the 2024 New Years Honour List

The Joanna Simpson Foundation is delighted to announce Diana Parkes ..

June Newsletter

Joanna Simpson Foundation Newsletter June 2023   A message to ..

March Newsletter

Joanna Simpson Foundation Newsletter March 2023   Firstly, a message ..
Maloneys Budgens logo

Maloneys Budgens is proud to support The Joanna Simpson Foundation

Jo was a regular customer in our Ascot store (since sold) and we are passionate about supporting the care of those affected by domestic violence and homicide is her memory.

Contact us

Get in touch with Joanna Simpson Foundation

Please be aware JSF is not a point of delivery Charity.
If you need immediate help or support please contact your local police, social services, victim support or Refuge.
We will endeavour to respond to emailed enquiries within 24 hours.

For all media enquiries please contact Kirsten Walkom [email protected] or telephone 07542 013310.