Provides a secure, web-based platform for storing and managing photos, videos, audio, and documents to support life story work for children in care. Enables carers, social workers, and young people to preserve and access personal memories, fostering identity understanding and continuity despite transitions in care. Compliant with ISO/IEC 27001 and WCAG 2.0, it ensures data protection and accessibility for diverse users.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Children in care often experience frequent transitions, making it difficult to preserve and access personal memories and mementos. The lack of a centralized, secure platform can lead to lost or inaccessible keepsakes, hindering their ability to understand their life story and develop a strong sense of identity. Traditional methods of preserving these memories can be fragmented and difficult to manage across different carers and placements.
Solution
Virtual Memory Box provides a secure, web-based platform designed to help children in care, carers, and social workers preserve and access important memories and experiences. The platform allows users to upload and store photos, videos, audio recordings, and documents in a central, secure location. By providing a safe and accessible space for these memories, Virtual Memory Box supports life story work, encourages discussion, and fosters a deeper understanding of each child's journey and identity. The platform is designed with a user-friendly interface suitable for a wide range of ages and abilities, ensuring accessibility across various devices.
Target Audience
The primary users are local authorities, children’s services, foster carers, residential carers, social workers, family time workers, Independent Reviewing Officers (IROs), virtual schools, and birth families involved in the care and support of looked-after children.
Features
- Secure, encrypted data transfer and cloud storage to protect sensitive information.
- Controlled access permissions to ensure only authorized individuals can access a child's memories.
- Web-based access, allowing use on laptops, tablets, and phones.
- Multilingual translation to support diverse user needs.
- WCAG 2.0 compliance to ensure accessibility for users with disabilities.
- ISO/IEC 27001 certification, demonstrating adherence to international security standards.
- CREST certified penetration tests and Cyber Essentials Plus certification to validate security measures.