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  • Guest Blog: How schemes like TSB’s “Flee Fund” address the practical realities of escaping domestic abuse

    Guest Blog: How schemes like TSB’s “Flee Fund” address the practical realities of escaping domestic abuse

    Businesses have a crucial role to play in breaking the silence around domestic abuse for their staff and customers. TSB highlight the practical realities of escaping from abuse and how they're helping victims. Read more

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Minister for Safeguarding and Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls joins launch of Hestia’s Underground Lives report

Minister for Safeguarding and Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls joins launch of Hestia’s Underground Lives report

Hestia welcomed Jess Phillips MP, Minister for Safeguarding and Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls to a roundtable launch event for the latest in our series of Underground Lives reports Read more

Published: 29th October, 2024

Author: Charlotte Prowse

Underground Lives: Mental health support for survivors of modern slavery

Underground Lives: Mental health support for survivors of modern slavery

Read more about Hestia's latest Underground Lives report exploring mental health support for survivors of modern slavery. Read more

Published: 22nd October, 2024

Author: Charlotte Prowse

Powerful art by survivors of modern slavery takes over the iconic Piccadilly Lights

Powerful art by survivors of modern slavery takes over the iconic Piccadilly Lights

To mark Anti-Slavery Day, the iconic Piccadilly Lights screens paused its usual adverts for ten minutes to display powerful artwork created by survivors of modern slavery. Read more

Published: 18th October, 2024

Updated: 29th October, 2024

Author: Charlotte Prowse

HRH Princess Eugenie visits Hestia's 2024 Art Is Freedom exhibition

HRH Princess Eugenie visits Hestia's 2024 Art Is Freedom exhibition

HRH Princess Eugenie, co-founder of The Anti-Slavery Collective visited Hestia's 2024 Art Is Freedom exhibition at Trafalgar Square. Read more

Published: 17th October, 2024

Author: Susan Rogers

Harrow MP, Councillor and special guests visit Hestia mental health service to launch cookbook

Harrow MP, Councillor and special guests visit Hestia mental health service to launch cookbook

In October, Hestia welcomed service users, colleagues and special guests to our Harrow mental health accommodation service to celebrate the launch of their cookbook Mindful Meals. Read more

Published: 14th October, 2024

Updated: 16th October, 2024

Author: Charlotte Prowse

World Mental Health Day 2024 at Hestia

World Mental Health Day 2024 at Hestia

This #WorldMentalHealthDay we are exploring this year's theme is 'workplace mental health.' Hear from our Mental Health First Aiders. Read more

Published: 9th October, 2024

Updated: 10th October, 2024

Author: Rosalind Bootle

MPs must wake up to the scale of our modern slavery crisis

MPs must wake up to the scale of our modern slavery crisis

Both the public and politicians underestimate the prevalence of modern slavery in the UK. Our leaders will not be able to properly tackle this brutal crime until they truly understand it. Read more

Published: 9th October, 2024

Author: Rosalind Bootle

Art is Freedom: Artwork by survivors of modern slavery to be shown at iconic London locations

Art is Freedom: Artwork by survivors of modern slavery to be shown at iconic London locations

Hestia’s Art is Freedom exhibition returns to the capital (7 – 20 October) raising awareness of modern slavery and amplifying the voices of survivors. Read more

Published: 3rd October, 2024

Updated: 18th October, 2024

Author: Charlotte Prowse

Back to school time in a domestic abuse refuge

Back to school time in a domestic abuse refuge

For families that have moved into a refuge to escape domestic abuse, the new school year can be daunting. At Hestia our dedicated Children and Family workers provide specialist support giving stability amidst the uncertainty of life. Read more

Published: 18th September, 2024

Author: Rosalind Bootle

What should I do if an employee discloses domestic abuse?

What should I do if an employee discloses domestic abuse?

Find out more about what you should do if an employee discloses domestic abuse and the importance of utilising Independent Domestic Violence Advocates (IDVAs) in a workplace response. Read more

Published: 9th September, 2024

Updated: 18th September, 2024

Author: Charlotte Prowse

Modern slavery is happening ‘on our streets’ - Write to your MP

Modern slavery is happening ‘on our streets’ - Write to your MP

Writing to your MP is a useful way to ensure that they are aware of your concerns and can take action to tackle modern slavery. Read more and use Hestia's template. Read more

Published: 5th September, 2024

Author: Charlotte Prowse

Hestia Unveils 'On Our Streets' a New Report on Modern Slavery in the UK

Hestia Unveils 'On Our Streets' a New Report on Modern Slavery in the UK

Modern slavery takes place in every community, but survey results show that understanding is limited, creating barriers to tackling this crime. Read more in Hestia's On Our Streets report. Read more

Published: 5th September, 2024

Updated: 26th September, 2024

Author: Charlotte Prowse

Hestia shortlisted for Anti-Slavery Award

Hestia shortlisted for Anti-Slavery Award

Hestia is pleased to share that we have been shortlisted for an award as part of the Human Trafficking Foundation’s annual Anti-Slavery Day awards. Read more

Published: 29th August, 2024

Author: Charlotte Prowse

HSBC, First Direct and M&S Bank, National Grid and Great Ormond Street Hospital awarded 'Everyone's Business' award for domestic abuse support

HSBC, First Direct and M&S Bank, National Grid and Great Ormond Street Hospital awarded 'Everyone's Business' award for domestic abuse support

HSBC UK, First Direct and M&S Bank, National Grid and Great Ormond Street Hospital win Everyone's Business award 2024 for their domestic abuse support for employees in the workplace Read more

Published: 13th August, 2024

Updated: 22nd August, 2024

Author: Rosalind Bootle

Hestia responds to the Returns and Enforcement programme

Hestia responds to the Returns and Enforcement programme

Hestia responds to the Home Secretary’s announcement of plans for a new Returns and Enforcement programme Read more

Published: 26th July, 2024

Author: Charlotte Prowse

Hestia awarded £1m grant by The Julia Rausing Trust

Hestia awarded £1m grant by The Julia Rausing Trust

Hestia is delighted to announce that we have been awarded a generous £1 million grant over three years thanks to The Julia Rausing Trust Read more

Published: 22nd July, 2024

Author: Charlotte Prowse

Hestia Service Users launch new cookbook!

Hestia Service Users launch new cookbook!

Residents at Hestia’s mental health support services have created their own cookbook – ‘Mindful Meals’ Read more

Published: 1st July, 2024

Updated: 5th July, 2024

Author: Rosalind Bootle

Hestia’s Dame Gertrude Young House marks 40 years of service

Hestia’s Dame Gertrude Young House marks 40 years of service

Hestia’s Dame Gertrude Young House in Ealing is marking 40 years of its role in providing vital support at the heart of the Ealing community. Read more

Published: 21st June, 2024

Updated: 26th June, 2024

Author: Charlotte Prowse

Hestia urges victims to make use of Safe Spaces as incidents are expected to rise during Euros

Hestia urges victims to make use of Safe Spaces as incidents are expected to rise during Euros

Hestia has joined together with high street banks and pharmacies to urge anyone at risk to access support via designated Safe Spaces found on high streets across the UK. Read more

Published: 19th June, 2024

Updated: 9th July, 2024

Author: Charlotte Prowse

Hestia launches London Mental Health Index

Hestia launches London Mental Health Index

We surveyed 2,000 Londoners about their mental health, read more about our key findings. Read more

Published: 17th June, 2024

Updated: 5th July, 2024

Author: Charlotte Prowse

Modern slavery charities launch manifesto for next government

Modern slavery charities launch manifesto for next government

Hestia and 12 other organisations supporting survivors of modern slavery have come together to set out a manifesto calling on the next government to re-new the UK's approach to supporting victims of this serious and brutal crime. Read more

Published: 10th June, 2024

Updated: 2nd July, 2024

Author: Charlotte Prowse

Blog: What does Pride mean to us?

Blog: What does Pride mean to us?

This Pride month, Hestia’s LGBTQ+ Network asked colleagues what Pride means to them. Read more

Published: 30th May, 2024

Updated: 5th July, 2024

Author: Rosalind Bootle

Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 calendar

Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 calendar

To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, some of our mental health crisis services are running special workshops throughout the week. Read more

Published: 13th May, 2024

Updated: 30th May, 2024

Author: Rosalind Bootle

Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner meets survivors supported by Hestia

Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner meets survivors supported by Hestia

Last week, Hestia welcomed Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner, Eleanor Lyons, to meet with survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking who are supported by the charity. Read more

Published: 19th March, 2024

Updated: 17th April, 2024

Author: Rosalind Bootle

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