Forest Hill teacher Geoffrey Dolamore admits decades of abuse against boys

A teacher and children’s charity director has finally admitted sexually abusing young boys in sickening assaults that date back as far as the seventies and continued until recently.

Geoffrey Dolamore, 87, pleaded guilty to 13 charges related to the sexual abuse of two young boys, as well as possessing six indecent images of children, at Woolwich Crown Court last month.

Dolamore once held positions of trust and influence, first as a teacher at various schools across London, and later as director of a well-known children’s charity operating in Greenwich and Lewisham.

The betrayal of that trust has left long-lasting scars.

Dolamore had also been charged with sexual assault against one of his child victims after they had turned 16. He denied the charges and a trial had been set for 2027 in relation to those allegations.

However, given Dolamore’s age, there was an urgency for him to face justice as soon as possible, and earlier this week, the CPS agreed to drop these other charges against him, which means Dolamore can now be sentenced for the crimes he has admitted to.

While Dolamore’s admission of guilt to sexually assaulting two young boys is a significant step toward justice, it does not undo the suffering endured by his victims. Some will also be disappointed that he will not be facing trial in relation to the full allegations made against him.

Dolamore is now set to be sentenced in June 2025. Judge Ben Gumpert KC has made it clear Dolamore should expect to be sent to prison immediately.

I represent one of the survivors in this case.

For so many survivors, the trauma of childhood sexual abuse doesn’t simply fade with time. It can lead to decades of emotional pain, including fear, shame, self-doubt, difficulty forming relationships, and a deep sense of isolation.

If you or someone you know has suffered abuse in a school or institutional setting, please know that you are not alone. You have rights, and there is support available. I offer free, confidential, and no-obligation advice to help survivors understand their legal options and take steps toward healing and justice.