An estimated 13,000 people are trapped in modern slavery in the UK today, but only 5,148 people were identified as potential victims of modern slavery in 2017. Although this was an increase of 26% on 2016, it's not enough. To help improve identification and end modern slavery, more people need to become aware of what ...
Yesterday evening, the TRIBE community came together for a roundup on the Foundation’s work this year and a discussion to kick off planning for Run for Love III. We heard from each of the TRIBE Freedom Foundation’s 2018 charity project partners, Lara Bundock (CEO at Snowdrop), Emily Chalke (Founder & Project Lead at Ella’s Home) ...
At TRIBE Freedom Foundation we believe we will go further and faster to end modern slavery, together. We believe that partnership and collaboration are key and we support organisations who believe the same. In this blog, we hear from Snowdrop (one of our two 2018 charity project partners) about the work they are doing, in ...
The move from supported housing to independent housing is an important step in every survivors’ journey. Snowdrop's housing renovation programme helps survivors of trafficking and exploitation to feel happy and comfortable in their own home. This is vitally important for their health and well-being. Without a stable home, survivors can struggle to feel safe, creating ...
TRIBE Freedom Foundation charity places now available for the first ever TRIBE x Maverick Run Free Races (10K & Half)! The TRIBE x Maverick communities are fearless, bold and push their limits. This November, they’re joining forces to Run Free and fight modern slavery. Join us for TRIBE x Maverick Run Free 2018: Hollycombe Steam Fair, ...
JustGiving Awards are now OPEN!! The TRIBE community is bold, fearless and they push their limits. In May 2018, over 250 TRIBE Freedom Foundation fundraisers completed the Hackney Half Marathon as part of the TRIBE 10% Project Team. Check out the campaign here. The team showed incredible determination, motivation and creativity in their fundraising and ...
Modern slavery is taking place across the UK. In fact, in 2017, 5,145 potential victims were submitted to the National Referral Mechanism (the official channel for the identification of UK modern slavery victims); a 35% increase on 2016. According to the NCA 2017 End of Year Summary, the most common exploitation type recorded for potential victims exploited as adults ...
By Megan Bethell, Marketing and Communications Manager at Snowdrop. Casework and befriending are important because, without support and advocacy, many survivors face overwhelming barriers to independent living; including separation from family, on-going police investigations, limited English and exacerbated mental health issues. Having a trained advocate to navigate these issues makes these barriers more surmountable. To ...
This month, Emily Chalke (Founder and Project Lead at Ella's Home) talks to us about her experiences at the Hackney Half, joining the TRIBE 10% team and running with the women at Ella’s Home. “The women we work with are dealing with very challenging and difficult things. Yes, they are now free from exploitation, but ...
Hackney Half 2018. An incredible finale to an extraordinary project!! On the 20th May 2018, over 250 TRIBE members put themselves to the test (overcoming the 23 oC heat!) and pushed their limits to the max to cut their Half Marathon PB by 10%, all as part of our mission to fight modern slavery in ...
