Children in the UK are experiencing an increased risk of exploitation. Statistics from the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) show that the number of child victims identified in the UK increased by 45% between 2018 to 2019. COVID-19 exacerbated this issue, with increased financial hardship, thousands of children out of school and youth homelessness on the ...
In 2021, we are supporting Justice and Care (one of our key project partners) to develop and expand their outstanding Victim Navigator programme. This project sees specialised team members embedded in police forces across the UK, helping to bridge the gap between victims of slavery and the criminal justice system. This story highlights the realities of ...
Understanding Child Exploitation: Perception and Knowledge Gaps between Children, Caregivers and Support Providers Children in the UK are experiencing an increased risk of exploitation. Statistics from the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) show that the number of child victims identified in the UK increased by 45% between 2018 to 2019. COVID-19 exacerbated this issue, with increased ...
In 2021, we are supporting HERA to deliver their UK Business Training and Mentoring Programme for survivors of modern slavery. Find out how you can get involved and support this incredible project through a variety of different volunteering opportunities below. Once you've had a look at the opportunities, register your interest here to express your ...
In 2021, we are supporting Justice and Care (one of our key project partners) to develop and expand their outstanding Victim Navigator programme. This project sees specialised team members embedded in police forces across the UK, helping to bridge the gap between victims of slavery and the criminal justice system. In this blog, we ...
To mark International Women's Day on March 8th 2021, we welcomed a panel of four inspirational women to explore how they've challenged themselves in the fight against modern slavery. We discussed what's motivated them to take a stand against slavery and help empower the survivors. We also listened to some of the incredible stories of the ...
This is the story of Olivia* who has been supported by our charity project partner, HERA UK. It shows the incredible progress and wider social impact which can be made when survivors of modern slavery have access to education, training and long term support. Olivia was a HERA student in 2008, having recently moved to ...
Alyssa's Story This is the story of Alyssa* who has been supported by our charity project partner, HERA UK. It shows the incredible progress and wider social impact which can be made when survivors of modern slavery have access to education, training and long term support. Alyssa joined the HERA Business and Entrepreneurship Training Programme in ...
Ella’s is a London-based organisation working with survivors of trafficking and exploitation. We have been partnering with Ella’s since 2018 and it's been amazing to see the organisation grow. Ella’s provides safe house accommodation for women when they are most vulnerable, care to help them recover, and long-term support to help them build safe, independent ...
Justice and Care bring freedom to men, women and children from slavery. They pursue the criminal networks responsible and help spark systemic change. We are incredibly proud to announce Justice & Care as one of our new frontline project partners. We will be supporting their UK work throughout 2021 and beyond, following a grant of ...
