Their Voice

Their Voice is a United Kingdom-based charitable organization dedicated to supporting survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking. Registered with the Charity Commission under number 1175760, the charity focuses on empowering survivors by providing tailored practical and emotional support to aid their recovery and reintegration into society.

Mission and Objectives

Their Voice operates on the principles of compassion, collaboration, and unwavering support, aiming to inspire hope and transformative change in the lives of individuals affected by modern slavery. The charity supports survivors by addressing their unique needs through a variety of services, including:

• Supplying essential daily items such as clothing, toiletries, and household goods
• Providing necessities for newborn babies and pregnant women among survivor families
• Offering educational resources, advice, and emotional and life skills support
• Running empowerment workshops that create safe spaces for survivors to heal and regain their agency
• Promoting awareness and understanding of human trafficking and modern slavery within the wider community[1][2][3].

Background and Context

Despite the abolition of slavery in the UK through the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833, modern slavery continues to persist in various forms, including forced labor, sex trafficking, coerced marriages, and exploitation in the drug trade. Their Voice highlights that thousands of individuals across towns, cities, and rural areas in the UK remain trapped in these conditions, often hidden from public view.

The charity emphasizes the urgent need to shed light on these crimes and support those affected by them, acknowledging statistics such as the identification of 16,938 victims in the UK in 2022 and estimates that over 136,000 people are living in modern slavery within the country[2].

Operations and Funding

The charity is staffed by six trustees and supported by 23 volunteers. It operates without remunerating its trustees, maintaining transparency and accountability in its governance. For the financial year ending November 30, 2023, Their Voice reported an income of approximately £289,698 and expenditure of £293,652, reflecting its active engagement in delivering relief services to its beneficiaries.

Their Voice depends significantly on donations and partnerships with individuals and businesses, inviting support in the form of goods, financial contributions, and volunteer efforts to sustain its programs and workshops[1][3].

Impact and Outreach

Through its tailored care packages and empowerment initiatives, Their Voice provides a critical lifeline to survivors, focusing on restoring dignity and enabling survivors to rebuild their lives free from exploitation. Its approach underlines the belief in the fundamental value of every person served and the transformative potential of empathy and dedicated support.

The charity also actively raises public awareness about modern slavery and human trafficking, contributing to broader efforts aimed at eradicating these crimes and supporting long-term social change[1][2].

Their Voice stands as a vital organization within the UK’s network of support for victims of modern slavery, combining practical aid with emotional empowerment to foster recovery and hope.

[1] https://theirvoicemodernslavery.org.uk/about-us/ [2] https://theirvoicemodernslavery.org.uk [3] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regid=1175760&subid=0 [4] https://www.instagram.com/theirvoice_modernslavery/ [5] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/5102968/full-print