welcome to virtual memory box
Safely storing memories for children in care
A secure digital solution to support young people in care by having a safe space to keep memories, mementos, and experiences.
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What is Virtual Memory Box?
A tool for Life Story Work
Virtual Memory Box is a safe, accessible online tool which has been co-produced with young people in care and the adults in their lives, so they can store key moments and memories all in one secure place.
Carers, social workers, and young people can add photos, videos, audio and documents to help them understand their life story and their identity.
Easy to use
Built with user involvement, a purposely simple design suitable for a wide range of ages and abilities, accessible on any device such as a laptop, tablet or phone.
- Accessed by the web
- Multilingual translation
- WCAG 2.0 compliant
Built for security
Security is crucial and there is robust data protection through encrypted data transfer, secure cloud storage, and controlled access permissions.
- ISO/IEC 27001 Certified
- CREST certified penetration tests
- Cyber Essential Certified
Designed by experts
Commissioned by Department for Education, co-produced with local authorities, young people, and built by expert software developers.
- Co-produced with local authorities
- Enhanced DBS checked staff
- Award winning software team
Winner of the prestigious Prolific North Tech For Good Award
Who is Virtual Memory Box For?
Local Authorities
We work with local authorities and children’s services who provide care and support to looked after children.
By using Virtual Memory Box as part of life story work, as well as making sure memories are kept safe, it also encourages discussion and an understanding of each child’s journey and their identity.
Every council is different so we work with you to tailor an approach and a tool that meets your specific needs.
It is a value for money service, that we’ve made really easy to set up, and we give you all the support and training you need.
Children, Young People & Care Leavers
Foster, Residential & KInship Carers
Social Workers & Family Time Workers
Independent Reviewing Officers (IRO)
Siblings & Birth families
Virtual Schools & Teachers
“A significant number of children in care now have digital life-story books. These are beautifully presented, interactive and engaging, and easily accessible to the child. This innovative work helps children to accept and integrate their past, make sense of their present, and develop a clear sense of identity for children’s futures.”
Ofsted – Outstanding
North Tyneside Council Inspection Report
Published January 2025
“We want to give every child In our care the chance to have the best possible chance of a happy and healthy life and believe the Virtual Memory Box will help us do this by providing a vital tool to support our life story work.”
“Virtual Memory Box offers a perfect solution for local authorities who want to safely store memories for children and young people during their time in foster or residential care. It provides an innovative child centred tool to enable the vital life story work carried out by children’s services teams to help children understand their past, present & future.”
John Pearce
Corporate Director
Children and Young People’s Service
“This tool keeps everything in one place and really supports our children and young people to reflect on the key moments and events that are meaningful to them.”
Victoria Gent
Director of Children’s Services
