There are many reasons why people feel forced to leave their homes and lives behind, some are fleeing conflict, others poverty or persecution, but one thing they all have in common is the desire for a life of safety and freedom. People travelling across the world in search of security are deeply vulnerable, and are often poor or desperate. This …
This week we officially obtained our ‘Disability Confident – Committed Status’ as an employer! This means that as an organisation and team we’re committed to ensuring our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and that we support employees with disabilities to stay in work. People and Culture Manager, Alison Connolly, said: “We want to show prospective and existing employees …
Between July 4-10 City Hearts staff and supporters have pledged to walk 65,000 steps for survivors of Modern Slavery. The Sofa to Summit challenge asks supporters to cover the distance of the Yorkshire Three Peak (25.5 miles) in any way, and any place they like. Most plan to walk or run the distance in just one or two days, while …
New rules that have done away with ‘driving licence’ style ‘Right to Work’ cards in favour of digital-only proof of status, will be extremely detrimental for survivors of trafficking and modern slavery, a new briefing has said. The joint report from anti-slavery organisations City Hearts, The Snow Drop Project, and ATLEU, has used real-life case studies from trafficking survivors to …
In 2019 Delia* came to the UK in search of a better life. However, instead of the future she was hoping for, she was taken advantage of, and exploited for two years. Luckily, Delia was rescued, and referred into the Government’s support system for survivors of Modern Slavery – known as the NRM. She arrived at the City Hearts family …
City Hearts’ North East team, Louise Ridsdale, Alexandra riley, Allison Hilton, Lisa Wallace and Penny Moon
All City Hearts staff who experience pregnancy loss, will now have access to trained support staff and paid time off, thanks to a new company policy. After reading about the Miscarriage Association’s Pregnancy Loss Pledge, which asks organisations to create specific policies to support staff experiencing miscarriage, City Hearts signed the pledge, and wrote a new policy that ensures all …
City Hearts’ annual fundraising challenge for survivors of Modern Slavery is back, and we need YOU to get involved! Last year our supporters raised an incredible £30,000 towards a new Restoration Hub by tackling a virtual ‘Sofa to Summit’ climb up Kilimanjaro, where they had two weeks in which to walk or run 56 miles. This year we’re keeping things …
Concerns are growing for refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine after figures have emerged showing a huge increase in online searches for ‘Ukrainian escorts’ and ‘Ukrainian porn’. Around 90% of people fleeing the Russian invasion of Ukraine are women and girls, as well as large amounts of unaccompanied minors. Whilst the majority of people offering assistance at the border are …
Earlier this month, as part of new amendments to the Health and Care Bill, the House of Lords proposed new clauses that urged the government to take more robust measures to make sure its NHS supply chains were free from exploitation. The proposed clauses state that: The Secretary of State must carry out a review into the risk of slavery …
