Do you know an everyday hero?

The Family Law Company is searching for everyday heroes as part of a new campaign.

The Exeter-based family law specialist has launched a new campaign called Everyday Bravery, which offers the chance of a luxury stay at Dartmoor’s Bovey Castle to someone who has demonstrated bravery in their life.

Over the past few years, the Family Law Company has evolved its internal core values around the concept of being brave. 

Their newest campaign takes this idea a step further, as it has involved the release of a series of short films highlighting the everyday bravery of individuals who have shown courage when faced with challenges.

Above: Plymouth hip hop artist Tony G MBE talks about his challenges on film. Image: Tony Cobley

The video features interviews with eight local people, exploring topics including surviving domestic abuse, overcoming language barriers, living with extreme postnatal depression, and finding the courage to pursue a successful career after having a stroke at only 28 years old.

Filmed sensitively by David Kilkelly, each story conveys a positive message, showing how being courageous has helped the person get to their current mentality.

The Everyday Bravery campaign was officially launched at Plymouth Arts Cinema, where a number of the interviewees plus invited guests from the legal and business community were among the first to watch the finished films.

Above: Film maker David Kilkelly at the launch. Image: Tony Cobley

To mark the launch, The Family Law Company is seeking more stories of everyday bravery, offering nominees an opportunity to enjoy a luxury stay at the award-winning hotel and spa.

Business Development Director, Kerry England, explained: “For over 30 years now, The Family Law Company has stood beside those making brave decisions in their lives. We’ve been inspired by all kinds of bravery from so many people, which is why we decided to make it our core value.

“If you listen closely enough, lots of people have a story about having to find their courage at different times in their lives—I included myself—but it often goes unnoticed. So we want to celebrate more examples of this type of bravery. Not the 'superhero’ type of bravery, but bravery that is part of everyday life.”

The company is asking for nominations from members of the public who know someone who fits this description of everyday bravery.

Every nomination will be considered by an independent panel, which will choose the story that stands out most to them, plus two runners-up. 

Above: Joint MDs Rachel Buckley, Norman Hartnell and Kerry England (front row) with guests. Image: Tony Cobley

Kerry added: “The top nominee will enjoy an exceptional two-night stay at Bovey Castle, together with a choice of extras, perhaps a session at the hotel’s Elan Spa & Studio, a round on the hotel’s 18-hole Championship golf course, or a guided Dartmoor tour, making this a really special experience, a true celebration of their bravery. We will also be choosing two further nominees, who will receive beautiful hampers from Bespoke and Local, crammed with lovely locally sourced treats to spoil themselves with.

“Remember, this doesn’t have to be a spectacular example of bravery but simply something that has taken courage.”

To nominate someone who has been brave in any capacity, large or small, in their lives, you can visit the company’s website and choose the Everyday Bravery tab, where there is also a link to the films on YouTube.

Nominations close on January 31, 2025, and the results will be announced in early February.