On Monday 5th November 2018, 'Doing Money' premiered on BBC2. If you haven't had a chance to watch yet, we would strongly recommend doing so. Based on a true story, we see Ana* kidnapped in broad daylight on the streets of London and taken to Northern Ireland, where she is sexually exploited, raped, abused and threatened.

Last year, we supported 870 adults and 315 dependant children to recover from the unimaginable trauma of modern slavery. We hear stories like Ana's* every day. We hear of people who are raped by strangers a dozen times a day, of people who are forced to work 24 hours a day for little or no money, of those who are forced to survive off biscuits.

It's a hard to watch, but harder by far for those experiencing this atrocity day in, day out. We hope Doing Money wakes the public up to what is going on around them so close to home, and what they can do to stop it.

Hekate Papadaki, Head of Innovations and Partnerships for Modern Slavery, said:

Doing Money, shown last night on BBC2, offered the British public an insight into the horrific and brutal reality faced by people trapped by modern slavery. It made for difficult viewing, but to depict this crime in any other light would be to avoid its innate darkness, and the ruthless lengths at which those who perpetrate it are willing to go.

At times, it made you feel powerless - that Modern Slavery is taking place on our streets, in front of our eyes, and we’re so blind to it. But you’re not powerless. If Doing Money taught us anything, it’s that victims of Modern Slavery are seen and come into contact with so many people - at the airport, at the shops, on the bus - and each person has an opportunity to help.

Be vigilant, know the signs and know how to report your concerns. It could change someone’s life.

We watched the film as it aired. Take a look at some of our live responses from our Twitter page.

Seeing Ana pass so many people in the airport, including employees, reminds us all how vital is it to know the signs of #ModernSlavery and know how to help. #DoingMoney

- Do they seem anxious? Nervous? Tired?
- Avoiding eye contact? Are they silent?https://t.co/2a2zyQ4IGk

— Hestia (@Hestia1970) 5 November 2018

THREAD: Watched #DoingMoney on @BBCTwo tonight and want to know what little things you can do, today, to help end #ModernSlavery?

— Hestia (@Hestia1970) November 5, 2018

"We are everywhere. People only have to look."

Incredibly powerful words from Ana to finish #DoingMoney tonight. Victims of #ModernSlavey are hiding in plain sight, we just have to know what to look for.

— Hestia (@Hestia1970) 5 November 2018

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Read more like this:

- 9 Ways To Spot The Signs of Modern Slavery

- 7 Misconceptions About Modern Slavery

- 4 Ways You Can Help To #EndSlavery

- Volunteer with our Phoenix Project to help victims of Modern Slavery to rebuild their lives