Changing lives, making a difference

The Chris Donovan Trust is a non-profit charitable organization set up by Ray and Vi Donovan, who in 2001 experienced the tragic loss of their son Chris through unprovoked violence.

The Chris Donovan Trust is a small charity that was set up after the murder of Christopher Donovan. We run our Five Minutes of Madness / Restorative Justice workshops in prisons, schools, and universities, our aim is to educate young people of the dangers of getting involved in gangs & crime and to see the consequences of their actions, and how Restorative Justice can benefits both parties