Sir Mo Farah has revealed in a BBC documentary that he was brought to the UK illegally as a child and forced to work as a domestic servant. Read more
Over 4.5 million* Londoners (68%) have experienced symptoms of poor mental health within the last six months. Read more
Hestia's response to the publication of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 Statutory Guidance Read more
The cost of living crisis has led to a 30% increase in demand for domestic abuse support. Read more
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has unveiled a new Violence Against Women & Girls (VAWG) strategy with prevention at the heart of its new public health approach. Read more
Hestia’s UK Says No More campaign and HSBC UK are highlighting the impact of financial abuse. Read more
Bring a spark of joy to a child in a domestic abuse refuge this summer. Read more
A new partnership, led by Hestia’s UK Says No More campaign, brings together Scottish Women’s Aid and Cardiff Women’s Aid to expand Safe Spaces for people experiencing domestic abuse. Read more
Online Safe Spaces was launched by Hestia and Royal Mail in 2020. Read more
Anyone experiencing domestic abuse can use Safe Spaces to phone a helpline or support service. Read more
Three years ago, Hestia submitted the first ever Police Super-Complaint on modern slavery. Read more
Hestia's Volunteering Awards are back! Read more
Camden Crisis Sanctuary is a free mental health service for adults struggling to cope with their mental health. Read more
The Folkestone Haven provides mental health support for anyone aged 16+ in the Folkestone and Hythe district. Read more
The 'Ask For ANI' scheme compliments Hestia's Safe Spaces scheme. Read more
On Tuesday 7th December, Christopher Evans, Joint CEO at Collinson Group and Susan Bright, Global Managing Partner for Diversity & Inclusion and Responsible Business at Hogan Lovells were awarded the Everyone’s Business Award by the crisis charity Hestia, at an online ceremony held by Employers’ Initiative on Domestic Abuse (EIDA). Read more
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Take a look at the highlights of Art is Freedom 2021. Read more
The exhibition which opened on Anti-Slavery Day will help spread awareness of the issue in London and help the public to confidently spot the signs of modern slavery. Read more
Hestia’s Art Is Freedom exhibition, which features artwork and photography created by survivors of modern slavery, is open 18 to 25 October in Paternoster Square. Read more
The roundtable event followed publication of Hestia’s latest report, ‘Forgotten Children: The Intergenerational Impact of Modern Slavery’ Read more
There are at least 5,000 children of modern slavery victims in the UK. Many are not getting the support they need Read more
Hestia’s Registered Care Home service Lynton Terrace, Acton, has been nominated for a Tesco Community Grant, and you can help them win. Read more
The Art Is Freedom exhibition showcases photography and artwork created by survivors of modern slavery Read more