Marian’s Story
Marian recently shared his journey from exploitation to freedom with Dan Hayes, as part of JPI Media’s Modern Slavery in the UK investigation. After a friend suggested Marian move to London to work in a car wash, he began to be criminall...
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A huge thanks…
We’d like to express our gratitude to all of the generous organisations and individuals who helped provide Christmas gifts and donations for our clients. Because of you, we were able to make Christmas extra special for the hundreds of me...
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Modern Slavery Referral Number
From the 4th January 2021, the Salvation Army’s confidential modern slavery helpline number will change to 0800 808 3733. This designated number will be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Remember, someone may be ...
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What Freedom Looks Like
Introducing our Christmas Campaign: What Freedom Looks Like. This year has given us time to reflect upon what is truly important, reminding us just how valuable our independence really is and how challenging it can be when our freedom i...
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Cooking for survivors of modern slavery this Christmas
Since Kay began working for City Hearts in 2019, she has volunteered her time outside of work to go and prepare many delicious meals for the women we support. Growing up in South Africa with a mum and sisters who loved cooking, she was i...
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Emerging Voices Report Event
We’d like to thank everyone who attended Monday’s event, which shared the key findings of the Emerging Voices report and heard from a range of speakers. The Emerging Voices project has taken place over the last 18 months in Accra, G...
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Black History Month
What is Black History Month? October is Black History Month in the UK, an event that has been celebrated nationwide for more than 30 years. Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by black people and a time for recog...
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Anti-Slavery Day: What can I do?
For anti-slavery day 2020, City Hearts are raising awareness of modern slavery in the UK, with our closerthanyouthink campaign. Modern slavery is a crime being committed across the UK. It can take many forms including forced labour, sexu...
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Supporting women trafficked into modern slavery
On World Day against trafficking in persons, The Sheffield Star shared Sharon’s story to raise awareness of human trafficking and the support our charity provides. Read the full story below. City Hearts, the national anti-trafficking cha...
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City Hearts Africa update
City Hearts Africa has been working in Accra, Ghana since 2015. During this time, we have had the privilege of supporting over 100 children through our Child Partnership Programme, which provides educational equipment such as school book...
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Supporting LGBTQ+ clients
Pride month takes place every June when people come together to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. As well as being a month of celebration, Pride month is also an opportunity to peacefully protest and raise political awareness of issues fac...
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Not just a historic issue; raising further awareness of slavery on Juneteenth
The historic Juneteenth holiday, which celebrates the official end of slavery in the US, has taken on renewed significance this year, during global anti-racism protests following the murder of George Floyd. On June 19, 1865, Union troops...
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A statement from City Hearts
In light of recent allegations raised by members of the Hope City Church congregation in Sheffield, and subsequent admissions of racism by senior pastor David Gilpin, City Hearts trustees are in the process of legally separating the char...
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Black Lives Matter
The murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis Police Officers has led many people to ask how they can help. Ed Newton, CEO, said “It is up to each and every one of us to stand up to this injustice. We must stand up for George Floyd, Breon...
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Celebrating City Hearts volunteers during National Volunteer Week
This week is national Volunteers Week, and despite the Covid pandemic restrictions causing many volunteers to be in lockdown or self-isolation, some local heroes are still finding creative ways to support others. Retired headteacher Jacq...
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A day in the life of Mary, a family caseworker
Mary Tear, a family accommodation caseworker in the City Hearts team, shares what a typical day looks like for her. “My role supports those who have come into our family safe-house: normally couples, or survivors with children. When pe...
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