Claritee Group pride choosing Nacoa as charity gala partner

Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

Claritee Group pride choosing Nacoa as charity gala partner Events

Claritee Group pride choosing Nacoa as charity gala partner

For the past 15 years, I have been involved with various children and young people’s charities. These include the NSPCC, Children In Need, Claire House Hospice and teenage suicide awareness foundations in Merseyside. 

My passion and commitment to such charities stems from my firm belief that:

“Its easier to build stronger children than to repair broken adults”

I’ve had the privilege of teaching martial arts to numerous children and young adults, helping them build confidence, instil discipline, and shape their characters. Witnessing shy youngsters transform into confident and successful individuals brings me a massive sense of achievement.

Claritee Group Gala 2024,

31st January, Lowry Hotel – places available now! 💙

Join us for a 3-course meal, entertainment, and delightful surprises around every corner. All in the exquisite environment of the Lowry Hotel in Manchester.

Raising funds and awareness for Nacoa and Alcohol Change. A resplendent glitzy occasion, we can’t wait to see you there!

Heart-wrenching experiences

My career has exposed me to the challenging journeys many young people face. That includes heart-wrenching experiences of having many young people close to me lose their lives to suicide and battle with mental health and life-threatening illnesses. These often in troubled home environments contribute to long-lasting emotional instability that surfaces later in life. 

So whether it be it at the hands of others or a cruel twist of fate, I vow that everything I do will somehow help children and young people. 

Most recently, my fiancée, Sarah, and I have devoted our time to volunteering with multiple children’s charities, leaving a profound impact on both of us. In 2021, we welcomed our first child, which refocused our priorities on his happiness and health. Like many parents, the birth of our little boy changed our perspective on life. It motivated us to provide the best possible life for our family.

Claritee Group pride choosing Nacoa as charity gala partner
Nacoa Table at Claritee Manchester, including Lorri Haines, Chanita Stephenson and Ferne McCann

Deeply passionate

The memories of coming across children facing various challenges and the first-hand witnessing of tragic circumstances rooted in early childhood trauma have inspired us in multiple ways. We are deeply passionate about contributing to the betterment of children’s lives through partnering with Nacoa.

We own a company called Claritee, which specialises in alcohol-free events and wellbeing for the corporate industry. We take great pride in having Nacoa as our official charity partner. It has been a privilege to build relationships with the Nacoa team and their ambassadors. We are determined to raise as much funds and awareness as possible to continue their life-changing work.

Bern & Sarah 
Directors of Claritee

Claritee pride choosing Nacoa as their charity partner
Claritee leaders (left to right) Bern Giam, Sarah Marpar, Alex Clapp

Leave a Reply

Claritee Group pride choosing Nacoa as charity gala partner

Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee 'Be The Spirit' support for Nacoa.

Claritee Group pride choosing Nacoa as charity gala partner

Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee 'Be The Spirit' support for Nacoa.

  • About Nacoa

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • About Nacoa

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Hello!

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Nacoa branding - style guide

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Contact us Person looking at Nacoa's website for people affected by a parent's drinking to show different ways to contact for support or to get involved with the charity to help other children of alcoholics

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Governance

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • History

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Nacoa Helpline

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Calling the helpline

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Helpline FAQs

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Managing browser history

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Monitoring & evaluation

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Policies & procedures

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Our people

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Abie Dunlop

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Amanda Brett

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Amy Dickson

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Carolyn Jones

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Ceri Walker

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Dr Anne-Marie Barron

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Dr Piers Henriques

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Euan Graham Euan Graham

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Hilary Henriques MBE

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Jane Elson

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Josh Connolly

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Katy Stafford

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Laura Leadbeater

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Laurence McAllister Alleyne

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Maya Parker MA

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Peter Irwin

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Patrons & ambassadors

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • The Nacoa Promise

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Experiences Search Result

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Get involved

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Donate or become a member

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • About Gift Aid

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Become a corporate member

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Become a member

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Welcome new member

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Donate in memory

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Gift in your will

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Give in celebration

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Make a donation

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Thank you!

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • More ways to give

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Fundraising

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Thank you for signing up to Big Nacoa Walk 2024! Big Nacoa Walk thumbnail

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Raise awareness

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Sponsored events

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Volunteering

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Message boards

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Log In

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Message board rules of conduct

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Start a new topic

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Nacoa: Helping everyone affected by their parent's drinking Nacoa UK Helping everyone affected by their parent's drinking

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • News & events

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Events

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Features

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Latest

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • News

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Privacy and cookies policy

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Research & resources

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Books, videos and media

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Nacoa professionals training

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Nacoa publications

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Research

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Widening Access

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Some Punjabi and Sikh parents drink too much…

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Support & advice

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Adults

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Books, videos and media

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • FAQs

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Help and advice

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Information

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Personal experiences

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Children

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Books, videos and media

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • FAQs

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Help and advice

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Information

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Personal experiences

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Concerned others & professionals

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Books, videos and media

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • FAQs

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Help and advice

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Information

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Personal experiences

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Young people

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Books, videos and media

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • FAQs

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Help and advice

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Information

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Personal experiences

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

  • Topics

    Bern Giam on his pride for Claritee ‘Be The Spirit’ support for Nacoa.

Claritee Group pride choosing Nacoa as charity gala partner Events

Claritee Group pride choosing Nacoa as charity gala partner

For the past 15 years, I have been involved with various children and young people’s charities. These include the NSPCC, Children In Need, Claire House Hospice and teenage suicide awareness foundations in Merseyside. 

My passion and commitment to such charities stems from my firm belief that:

“Its easier to build stronger children than to repair broken adults”

I’ve had the privilege of teaching martial arts to numerous children and young adults, helping them build confidence, instil discipline, and shape their characters. Witnessing shy youngsters transform into confident and successful individuals brings me a massive sense of achievement.

Claritee Group Gala 2024,

31st January, Lowry Hotel – places available now! 💙

Join us for a 3-course meal, entertainment, and delightful surprises around every corner. All in the exquisite environment of the Lowry Hotel in Manchester.

Raising funds and awareness for Nacoa and Alcohol Change. A resplendent glitzy occasion, we can’t wait to see you there!

Heart-wrenching experiences

My career has exposed me to the challenging journeys many young people face. That includes heart-wrenching experiences of having many young people close to me lose their lives to suicide and battle with mental health and life-threatening illnesses. These often in troubled home environments contribute to long-lasting emotional instability that surfaces later in life. 

So whether it be it at the hands of others or a cruel twist of fate, I vow that everything I do will somehow help children and young people. 

Most recently, my fiancée, Sarah, and I have devoted our time to volunteering with multiple children’s charities, leaving a profound impact on both of us. In 2021, we welcomed our first child, which refocused our priorities on his happiness and health. Like many parents, the birth of our little boy changed our perspective on life. It motivated us to provide the best possible life for our family.

Claritee Group pride choosing Nacoa as charity gala partner
Nacoa Table at Claritee Manchester, including Lorri Haines, Chanita Stephenson and Ferne McCann

Deeply passionate

The memories of coming across children facing various challenges and the first-hand witnessing of tragic circumstances rooted in early childhood trauma have inspired us in multiple ways. We are deeply passionate about contributing to the betterment of children’s lives through partnering with Nacoa.

We own a company called Claritee, which specialises in alcohol-free events and wellbeing for the corporate industry. We take great pride in having Nacoa as our official charity partner. It has been a privilege to build relationships with the Nacoa team and their ambassadors. We are determined to raise as much funds and awareness as possible to continue their life-changing work.

Bern & Sarah 
Directors of Claritee

Claritee pride choosing Nacoa as their charity partner
Claritee leaders (left to right) Bern Giam, Sarah Marpar, Alex Clapp

You are not alone

Remember the Six "C"s

I didn’t cause it
I can’t control it
I can’t cure it
I can take care of myself
I can communicate my feelings
I can make healthy choices

Resources you may like

Keep in touch

To find out more about our events and activities, subscribe to our mailing list

We use Mailchimp as our marketing platform. By subscribing, you acknowledge that your information will be transferred to Mailchimp for processing. Learn more about Mailchimp’s privacy practices.