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Sophie Hayes Foundation

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Charity working with women survivors of modern slavery to achieve sustainable freedom from exploitation. https://www.sophiehayesfoundation.org/

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Sophie Hayes Foundation @sophiehayesfnd.bsky.social · Feb 10

We have created a #StarterPack for those in the #AntiSlavery sector! Let's start the conversation to end #ModernSlavery, #HumanTrafficking, and #exploitation.

Comment if you'd like to be added! Orgs & individual #activists welcome!

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Sophie Hayes Foundation @sophiehayesfnd.bsky.social · 3h

What's better than supporting a #GreatCause? Having your #support ✨️DOUBLED!✨️

From TODAY, October 8 - 15, Big Give will match ALL donations up to £10k through our Big #Give page as part of their #WomenAndGirls Match Fund!

DOUBLE YOUR #DONATION 👇

donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

Sophie Hayes Foundation @sophiehayesfnd.bsky.social · 6d

This month and every month, we will continue to highlight and uplift Black voices, historical figures, and those with lived experience who have helped our movement take great strides towards sustainable freedom for all. ♥️🌟

#BlackHistoryMonth #BlackIsBeautiful #BlackLivesMatter #CelebrateBlackWomen

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Emily Death @emilydeath.bsky.social · 7d

In need of a good laugh in aid of a good cause? Who isn’t. Smashing line-up for the @sophiehayesfnd.bsky.social gig at London’s Comedy Store on 8 October. Buy your very reasonably priced tickets here - www.universe.com/events/stand... Funds raised support women survivors of modern slavery.

Sell Tickets, Create Events and Discover Experiences - Universe

www.universe.com

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Sophie Hayes Foundation @sophiehayesfnd.bsky.social · 7d

Our programmes do so much more than development employability and English skills - they boost #confidence.

Read this #quote from one of our programme participants who describes her journey from fear to freedom.

To support women like her rebuild their lives, #donate and give the gift of #freedom ♥️

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Sophie Hayes Foundation @sophiehayesfnd.bsky.social · 12d

Love comedy? Join us on 8th October for a night of stand up comedy @thecomedystore.co.uk to raise vital funds for women survivors of exploitation.

We have an incredible line-up for what promises to be an amazing night. Grab your tickets here 🎟️:
www.universe.com/events/stand...

Sophie Hayes Foundation @sophiehayesfnd.bsky.social · Sep 3

This summer has seen a rise in protests around hotels housing #AsylumSeekers and #refugees - and our CEO shares our position at Sophie Hayes Foundation regarding this hostility.

#RefugeesWelcome #Immigration #Asylum #Protests #Solidarity #ModernSlavery #HumanTrafficking #HumanRights

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Sophie Hayes Foundation @sophiehayesfnd.bsky.social · Sep 1

🚨 On Sunday, there will be a nationwide emergency alert test.

📱For those facing abuse or exploitation, a hidden phone can be a lifeline. Let's help ensure that hidden phones stay quiet.

#Share this post to keep everyone safe on Sunday 💓

#EmergencyAlert #StaySafe #VAWG #ModernSlavery

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Sophie Hayes Foundation @sophiehayesfnd.bsky.social · Aug 28

🚀WE'RE #HIRING!🚀

💫 We're looking for a new #Chair of our #BoardOfTrustees to help us take our mission of supporting women survivors of exploitation to the next level!

For more information and to apply, visit the link below and download our full Candidate Pack:

www.sophiehayesfoundation.org/jobs

Sophie Hayes Foundation @sophiehayesfnd.bsky.social · Aug 27

💡Swipe for insights on the latest quarterly National Referral Mechanism #data ➡️➡️➡️

The data continues to show worrying and growing trends around #ModernSlavery in the UK, including the highest number of referrals to the NRM ever.

#Stats #HumanRights #HumanTrafficking #Report #News #DidYouKnow

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Sophie Hayes Foundation @sophiehayesfnd.bsky.social · Aug 20

Take a moment to see the world through a Programme participant's eyes ✨️

This participant recognises the systems around her that lead to women experiencing vulnerability, illness, and burnout - and she wants to change it.

When we #empower survivors, they will #ChangeTheWorld 🌎 ♥️

#Feminist

Sophie Hayes Foundation @sophiehayesfnd.bsky.social · Aug 5

It's #InternationalDayOfCharity - and today, we reflect on the generosity of you, our supporters.

Change a life today by giving the gift of #Freedom.💓

Donate: www.sophiehayesfoundation.org/donation

#Charity #WorldCharityDay #ThankYou #Donate #VAWG #EndVAWG #EndHumanTrafficking #Nonprofit #NGO

Sophie Hayes Foundation @sophiehayesfnd.bsky.social · Aug 1

At Sophie Hayes Foundation, we recognise the value of #friendship and create space for #community through our Programmes and through our life-long survivor network, CREW (Creative Resilient Empowered Women).

Here's to the friendships formed through this incredible community of #StrongWomen 💞

Sophie Hayes Foundation @sophiehayesfnd.bsky.social · Jul 30

Such a powerful journey - this graduate of our Programme is now volunteering for Hestia where she contributes vital work towards the support of other survivors 💓

#WorldDayAgainstTraffickingInPersons
#WorldDayAgainstTrafficking #EndHumanTrafficking #Empower #EmpoweredWomen #WomenSupportingWomen

Sophie Hayes Foundation @sophiehayesfnd.bsky.social · Jul 23

🚨 WE NEED YOUR HELP! 🚨

Our English programme, CEFI, is in urgent need of funding. If you can spare a donation or share to your network, you'll be helping change lives ❤️

Donate below 👇

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#Donate #EndHumanTrafficking #ModernSlavery #ChangeLives

Sophie Hayes Foundation @sophiehayesfnd.bsky.social · Jul 21

🚨we need your help!🚨

Referrals for our English programme, CEFI, have surged by 600%, and we are in urgent need of #funding!

donate below:
app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/...

#ModernSlavery #VAWG #EndHumanTrafficking #Charity

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Modern Slavery and Human Rights Policy and Evidence Centre (PEC) @modernslaverypec.bsky.social · Jul 15

Our funded research project, led by @rightslab.bsky.social with @sophiehayesfnd.bsky.social, evaluates how SHF's employability programme providing women survivors with employment skills works to prevent re-trafficking amongst survivors of modern slavery.
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www.modernslaverypec.org/research-pro...

Readiness to work as prevention of re-trafficking

We strive for a world where people are protected from modern slavery by effective, evidence-based policies.

www.modernslaverypec.org

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Sophie Hayes Foundation @sophiehayesfnd.bsky.social · Jul 7

☕️ Skip the jitters and feel the warmth that comes from making a difference instead. 💫

By skipping your coffee for one week and donating to survivors of #ModernSlavery instead, your small effort has a HUGE impact. ✨️

#Donate #Coffee #MakeADifference #EndVAWG #EndHumanTrafficking

Sophie Hayes Foundation @sophiehayesfnd.bsky.social · Jul 7

"In her experience, survivors’ most pressing need after escaping is to find a job."

Survivors such as Cynthia require the right to work to escape the cycle of retrafficking. Safe, stable employment is the best prevention for exploitation - and keeping survivors in limbo for years puts them at risk.

Freedom United @freedomunitedhq.bsky.social · Jul 5

The UK’s National Referral Mechanism traps migrant workers like Cynthia—who escaped abusive employers—in limbo without the right to work, leaving them vulnerable to re-exploitation. Advocates demand real protections beyond this ineffective “band-aid” system.

www.freedomunited.org/news/uk-surv...

UK system trapping survivors in “the grey zone” - FreedomUnited.org

Survivors in the UK are being left without the right to work, trapped in a grey zone facing ongoing uncertainty and insecurity.

www.freedomunited.org

Sophie Hayes Foundation @sophiehayesfnd.bsky.social · Jul 2

We are so proud to be a partner of the Bright Future Co-operative, which celebrated its 5-year anniversary at Parliament this week! Swipe to read the words of a SHF alum and the impact of this coop on the lives of survivors ❤️

#ModernSlavery #BrightFuture #Coop #Parliament #EndHumanTrafficking

Sophie Hayes Foundation @sophiehayesfnd.bsky.social · Jun 25

📱 Who else has been doomscrolling? 😅

In the spirit of self-care, take a moment to pause and do this grounding technique with the guidance of our programme participants to help relax your body and mind 💆‍♀️

#Grounding #WellBeing #SelfCare #Mindfulness #Pause #BePresent #News #Relax #SlowDown #Breathe

Sophie Hayes Foundation @sophiehayesfnd.bsky.social · Jun 20

🌍 74% of our programme participants are #refugees or #AsylumSeekers - and on #WorldRefugeeDay, we celebrate them and their invaluable contributions to our community.

#NoHumanIsIllegal #Immigration #Asylum #RefugeesWelcome #HumanTrafficking #HumanRights #ModernSlavery

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Modern Slavery and Human Rights Policy and Evidence Centre (PEC) @modernslaverypec.bsky.social · Jun 20

“There are so many voices that need to be heard. [...] We can do it, let us do it – we don’t need you to speak on our behalf.”

Survivors of sexual exploitation in Telford called for allowing them to shape the national inquiry into the grooming scandal.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Grooming gang survivors say political ‘tug of war’ must stop before inquiry

Exclusive: Telford survivors say people are ‘exploiting the exploited’ and push for women to shape new investigation

www.theguardian.com

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Sophie Hayes Foundation @sophiehayesfnd.bsky.social · Jun 20

"The pause risks breaching human rights and increases the chance of re-trafficking and harm."

We must prioritise the safeguarding of vulnerable individuals and join @endmodernslavery.bsky.social in their call for the Home Office to review this policy.

#ModernSlavery #UKPolitics #HumanRights

Refugees @refugees.skyfleet.blue · Jun 20

Delays to protection for trafficking survivors raise concerns over UK deportation policy #Refugees

Delays to protection for trafficking survivors raise concerns over UK deportation policy

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Sophie Hayes Foundation @sophiehayesfnd.bsky.social · Jun 19

📣 In the latest spending review, there was no dedicated, sustainable funding for Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) services. This is a huge failure to protect many women, including survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking.

#VAWG #UKPolitics #HumanRights #WomenAndGirls #EndVAWG

Sophie Hayes Foundation @sophiehayesfnd.bsky.social · Jun 16

📣 Propaganda we're NOT falling for:

❌️ #ModernSlavery isn't a problem in the UK.
❌️ Modern slavery is solely an #immigration issue.
❌️ People can't escape their pasts.
❌️ #AsylumSeekers take advantage of the UK's resources.

Read the post for the truths! 💡

#StayInformed #Awareness