We were heartened to see The Tablet cover Bishop Paul McAleenan’s meeting with survivors supported by Medaille Trust, and his recognition of the compassion and strength he encountered. thetablet.co.uk

Our WMids group recently gathered for a creative session filled with colour, positivity, and reflection. Participants expressed themselves through powerful affirmations and artwork — each one carrying a message of hope and strength.

🎵 Royal Albert Hall Concert – Sept 25 An evening of unforgettable music, unforgettable energy. From the first note to the last applause, every moment celebrated the joy of live performance. 💬 We want to hear from you: What’s the most memorable live concert you’ve attended?

We had the honour of visiting the D-Day Story Museum in Portsmouth with the Hampshire Moving On Project women’s group. Exploring the theme of togetherness, the visit inspired reflections that will now be developed into an original song with the help of a songwriter, ending in a recording session.

💜 We’re hiring! Medaille Trust is looking for a Deputy Service Manager in Swindon. Join our safe house team and help support survivors of modern slavery as they rebuild their lives. 📅 Apply by 10 Oct | Interviews: 15 Oct 👉 medaille-trust.org.uk/vacancies #Hiring #SwindonJobs #MakeADifference

Step by step, bridge by bridge — let’s walk for change! 🌉✨ Join the London Bridges Walk 2025 with Medaille Trust. Starting at Kew Bridge, we’ll cross 20+ bridges and finish at Tower Bridge. 💛 Every step helps survivors of modern slavery #LondonBridgesWalk #TogetherForMedaille #StepByStep

Medaille Trust welcomed Bishop Paul McAleenan, lead bishop for migrants and refugees, to meet with survivors of modern slavery and trafficking. Survivors shared their struggles—finding safety, housing, work, and healthcare—while Bishop Paul praised the compassion and dignity shown by Medaille Trust.

At Nationwide, we’re gathering donations of essentials — toiletries, hygiene products, clothing, and food — to support our communities. It’s simple: fill the box, spread kindness, change lives. 💙

🎨 Arts & Crafts – Portraits 🎨 A celebration of creativity and self-expression. Our portrait-making session reminded us that art isn’t just about painting faces — it’s about painting stories, confidence, and community. ✨

10 years on from the Modern Slavery Act, it’s time to reflect and act. 📅 13 October, 11 AM – 3 PM 📍 London Jesuit Centre Hear from Medaille Trust, Saint John of God Hospitaller Services & Caritas Social Action Network. Lunch and refreshments included. #EndModernSlavery #SocialImpact #MedailleTrust

This week, 12 Medaille Trust staff completed Achieving Best Evidence (ABE) training with Zakon Training, part of the Victims’ Voices initiative. 💬 “The trainers were knowledgeable and passionate, which made a huge difference.” 🔗 www.medaille-trust.org.uk

💡 Staff First Aid Training 💡 Our team invested time in learning vital first aid skills — ensuring we’re not just working together, but also caring for one another when it matters most. Because safety, confidence, and compassion go hand in hand.

🍕 Team Building Through Pizza 🍕 Nothing brings people together quite like food! Our staff enjoyed a hands-on pizza-making session, filled with teamwork, laughter, and creativity. Because strong teams aren’t just built at work — they’re built in moments like these. 💛

🌉 London Bridges Walk 2025 🌉 From Kew Bridge to Tower Bridge, this year’s walk will cover 20+ bridges and 15–20 miles — with shorter options so everyone can join. 👶 Youngest walker last year: 3 👴 Oldest: 74 But it’s more than a walk. 💛

Cultural cooking brings people together in the best way — through food, stories, and shared traditions. 🥘✨ Connection never tasted so good. ❤️ #CulturalCooking #Together

Mini golf, big smiles! ⛳️💚 Our service users had a wonderful day learning the game, competing, and enjoying each other’s company. A perfect way to build friendships and make happy memories together. 🌟 #JoyfulMoments #TogetherWeGrow #CommunityLove

A circus trip full of lights, laughter, and breathtaking stunts. 🎪✨ Sometimes, the best memories come from simply sharing the wonder together. 🌟 #CircusMagic #Together

Beach trips have a way of slowing time down. 🌊☀️ Sitting together, sharing stories, and watching the waves roll in — these are the memories that stay with us. 🏖️ #BeachVibes #Together

Nothing brings people together like a BBQ outside. 🍔🥗 Food, laughter, and time well spent — the simple things always leave the best memories. ☀️ #BBQ #Together

Our Women’s Group enjoyed a Make-up & Skin Care Skills Workshop It was a day filled with learning, laughter, and self-care — where beauty routines became a way to build confidence, connect with others, and celebrate individuality.

Our volunteers help our community grow! From tending gardens and allotments to harvesting fresh produce, every bit of effort spreads kindness, builds connections and makes a real difference. Thank you to everyone for giving their time and energy! #VolunteerSpirit #GardeningForGood #AllotmentHarvest

On 26.08.25, our team joined the CGL Training Session — a day of both learning and connection. Conversations that challenged our thinking, moments of collaboration that reminded us of the power of teamwork, and a shared sense of purpose that carried us through.

Our group, together with service users, spent the day enjoying time together. 🌿 From exploring nature and enjoying the calm atmosphere to sharing lunch on the grass, the day was filled with simple moments of connection and friendship. 💛 #CommunitySupport #TogetherWeGrow

🎬🍿 A relaxed afternoon at Movie Club with our Men’s Group! A great film, with good laughs, and a worthwhile time spent together. Moments like this help build friendships and community. 💛 #MensGroup #MovieClub #CommunitySupport #Wellbeing

Our women’s group explored marble painting this week, and it was such a joyful experience 🎨✨ From experimenting with colors and patterns to creating unique designs, it was a calming and creative space to relax and connect 💕 #MarblePainting #WomensGroup #ArtForWellbeing #CommunitySupport

Bright, colorful food donations from City Harvester always bring smiles to our residents. They enjoy the variety, and also learn fun and creative ways to use fresh foods in their meals. Huge thanks to City Harvester for their generosity and support! #FoodDonations #CityHarvester #CommunitySupport

Our painting & decoupage workshop at MOP Wiltshire gave service users space to explore creativity, try new ideas, and enjoy the calm of making something by hand. #MedailleTrust #ArtWorkshop #CommunityWellbeing

In our recent workshop, service users discovered the calming and creative art of origami flower making. What started as a simple piece of paper transformed into beautiful flowers, each symbolizing patience, imagination, and pride. #Origami #Creativity #Mindfulness #OrigamiFlowers #PaperArt

Sports afternoon in the park 🌿 Laughter, movement, and sunshine came together to create moments of joy and connection. Community at its best. 🏀✨

🍕 Today was all about food, fun, and connection. Our service users took part in a pizza-making workshop — rolling dough, adding toppings, and sharing stories along the way. Cooking together is more than a meal; it’s about confidence, culture, and community. 🌍💛

Our Men’s Group enjoyed a refreshing day on the Bloom Trails 🌿🌸 Walking together through nature gave space for conversation, reflection, and plenty of laughter. 🌳✨ #WellbeingMatters #CommunitySupport #BloomTrails #TogetherWeGrow

Our men’s group spent a productive day at Heaton Park — combining a picnic with a calming boating experience. Such activities reinforce community, encourage reflection, and promote well-being.

A joyful Board Games Social with our service users 🎲♟️ The day was filled with fun, teamwork, and connection — a reminder of how important inclusive activities are for wellbeing and togetherness. 💛 #Community #Wellbeing #Inclusion

Friendship in every knot. 💛 Our women’s group handcrafted bracelets, weaving together strength, connection & hope. #Community #Empowerment

🦋 Women’s Group Butterfly Workshop Color, conversation, and creativity came together as we crafted unique butterfly designs — each one a reflection of personal style and shared joy.

💄 Make-Up & Skin Care Skills Workshop – Women’s Group Professional session covering make-up application, skin health, and confidence building, while fostering connection and peer support.

💼 Modern Slavery Case Worker – Halton & Liverpool Join Medaille Trust in delivering 24/7 specialist support to survivors of modern slavery. 💼 £28,119 | Full-time | Generous benefits 📅 Apply by 2 Sept 🔗 medaille-trust.org.uk/vacancies

🧁 Our service users brought their creativity (and sweet tooth) to a cupcake decorating day filled with colour, laughter, and community connection. Because sometimes, wellbeing tastes like cake 💛. #CupcakeDecorating #CreativeConnection #WellbeingThroughCreativity

From nail tech training 🎓 to make-up 💄, plus CV & interview workshops – Jillian is helping our women’s group gain skills & confidence for the future. 💛 Thank you, Jillian! #MOPManchester #Volunteers #SkillsForLife

Big thanks to our amazing volunteers! 💛 You help make the Hub a joyful, welcoming place every day. “I don’t feel the passage of time when I’m with you.” #MOPManchester #Volunteers #Gratitude

A professional print-making session 🎨 led by our lead volunteer Jenni gave service users the chance to explore creativity ✨, develop new skills 🖌️, and form meaningful connections 🤝. #CommunitySupport #VolunteerImpact #CreativeDevelopment

🌱 Strengthening teamwork through growth. Our recent gardening and planting session allowed our team to collaborate, reconnect with nature, and contribute to a greener, more sustainable space. #TeamBuilding #MedailleTrust #Sustainability

Our allotment is in full bloom! 🌱 Millie & our service users have grown everything from tomatoes & courgettes to berries & herbs. 🌸🦋 Flowers + veggies = a thriving, biodiverse space for all to enjoy. 💚 #CommunityGarden #Biodiversity #GrowTogether

What began with threads of wool turned into something extraordinary. Our service users crafted this vibrant chandelier from pom-poms, yarn, and found textiles. It now hangs proudly in our community art. Every color carries a little hope. Every pom-pom, a story. 💛

We recently spent the day creating wool pom-poms in every colour and size imaginable. Each one was handmade by our service users — a quiet, thoughtful practice of care and expression. These moments remind us how creativity helps rebuild confidence, connection, and calm.

💛 We’re hiring a Senior Case Worker in Swindon! Support women survivors of modern slavery with leadership, care, and trauma-informed practice. 👩‍💼 £29,303/year | Full-time 🎁 28 days off + birthday + wellness hours 📅 Apply by 4 August, 10AM 🔗 Link in bio Help make freedom possible. One life at a time.

A chandelier made from hope, colour, and community. Service users from the Moving On Project in Wiltshire created fabric beads, wool pom-poms, and textile decorations — now assembled into a beautiful chandelier on display at Swindon Central Library as part of @threadsfestswindon.

A heartfelt afternoon in the sun with our team. Staff and service users gathered for a picnic in the local park — joined by Dani — where pizza, pasties, and henna brought moments of warmth, creativity, and connection.

A proud moment for our community — several service users have completed the Horizons Summer School in collaboration with St Mary’s University. The programme offered more than education. It provided connection, growth, and creative expression — from digital learning to woodwork at Kew Gardens.

Creating with our hands brings us together. On 21 July, our West Midlands group shared a calming stone painting session—art, connection, and care in every design. #CreativeConnection #WellbeingMatters #PersonCentredCare