Two stories unfold at the same time. Festive lights and celebration on one side. Hope, waiting, and resilience on the other. This season is a reminder that freedom must be real, not promised and taken away. Standing with survivors. Working toward a world without exploitation.

Festive jumpers, good company, and a box of chocolates 🎄🍫 Christmas Jumper Day at Coastal was made extra special thanks to our Head of Property Maintenance, who treated the team as we celebrated Christmas together. A simple moment, but one full of warmth and appreciation.

Christmas cheer is shining🎄 Our service users decorated Christmas trees together, creating festive spaces filled with colour, creativity, and community spirit. ✨

We’re glad to see @brightblueuk.bsky.social new report on modern slavery protections: Properly Protected. At MedailleTrust, abuse is minimal, but innovative approaches can help combat this crime against humanity.

In busy streets, exploitation can go unnoticed but its impact is devastating. At Medaille Trust, we support survivors with dignity, safety, and long-term care — and we continue to speak out until freedom is not the exception, but the rule.

This image reflects a difficult truth: exploitation can exist quietly, hidden behind survival and silence. Human trafficking is real, present, and preventable — if we choose awareness, compassion, and action. #EndHumanTrafficking #ModernSlavery #HumanDignity

A crowded street. A quiet truth. Human trafficking exists in our communities — not somewhere else, not someday. Awareness is responsibility. Action is humanity. #EndHumanTrafficking #ModernSlavery #HumanRights #UK

Creativity and sustainability in action. Our service users crafted vibrant lanterns from recycled bottles and festive Christmas cards—simple materials, meaningful impact, and plenty of holiday spirit. #Creativity #Sustainability #FestiveSpirit

The festive season is here, and our service users have been busy creating beautiful handmade Christmas cards 🎄✨ Each one is full of color, creativity, and heartfelt touches, spreading joy and getting us all in the holiday spirit 💛

We were really pleased to welcome a Sexual Health Community Nurse who delivered a supportive and informative session for our service users. Thank you for your time, care, and understanding.

We’re recruiting a Modern Slavery Case Worker in Swindon. This role provides high-quality support to adults recovering from trauma and exploitation, helping them move toward safety, independence, and hope. Apply now: medaille-trust.org.uk/vacancies

Modern Slavery Accommodation Support Worker – Swindon Medaille Trust is recruiting a Support Worker to help survivors of modern slavery rebuild their lives in safe, stable accommodation. Meaningful work. Strong benefits. Real change. #ModernSlavery #SupportWorker #HumanRights #MedailleTrust

Our service users came together for a quiet Memorial Candle Lighting 🕯️ It was a time to pause, reflect, and remember — honouring memories, loss, and the journey toward healing. Each candle symbolised hope, strength, and new beginnings.

What Freedom Looks Like Today — Every life deserves freedom A visual call to action highlighting the unseen realities of modern slavery. Let’s elevate awareness and push the world toward true freedom.

RESTORE 💙 Every life deserves freedom. Modern slavery affects millions. Medaille Trust is committed to restoring hope and dignity. Speak up. Act now. #RestoreFreedom #EndModernSlavery #BlueBrand #SocialImpact

The past still echoes through the present. Modern slavery is real, hidden, and closer than we think. Together we can end the abuse. #EndModernSlavery #MedailleTrust

FREEDOM — a reminder of what every survivor deserves. Standing with those rebuilding their lives with dignity and hope. #MedailleTrust #Freedom #SupportSurvivors

In a world that moves fast, we pause to honor the quiet strength of survivors. Hope restored. Lives rebuilt. Futures renewed. Standing together for freedom. 🌿

We’re pleased to share the Anti-Slavery Day Awards 2025 Media Shortlist — recognizing outstanding journalism on modern slavery. From national investigations to survivor-led stories, these powerful pieces have strengthened awareness and accountability across the UK.

Marking Albania’s Independence Day — a reminder of resilience and the value of freedom. Standing alongside Albanian survivors with dignity, support, and hope. Happy Independence Day. 🇦🇱

A festive contribution from our OT this week! 🎄 They designed Christmas cards for the Medaille Trust competition under the theme “Celebrating Together.” Beautiful work and a lovely way to welcome the season. #MedailleTrust #OT #ChristmasCreativity

Our service users created their own Christmas cards for the Medaille Trust competition! 🎄 Theme: “Celebrating Together.” A brilliant, festive session full of creativity and connection. #MedailleTrust #ChristmasCrafts #FestiveFun

Service users created their own Christmas cards this week for the Medaille Trust Christmas Card Competition. The theme was “Celebrating Together,” and the group enjoyed a meaningful, creative moment of connection and community.

Join us in supporting women & children escaping domestic violence, trafficking, and exploitation this Christmas. Final day: 23rd November 📩 [email protected] 📸 @WalthamForestSecretSanta 🌐 medaille-trust.org.uk

Medaille Trust is sounding the alarm: the government’s new asylum plans may increase vulnerability to modern slavery. Accelerated removals + restricted support = deeper risk. We call for stronger protections, not weaker ones. #ModernSlavery #AsylumReform #MedailleTrust

Part Two of our tote-bag project! Service users came together to share their finished designs — full of personality, creativity, and pride. A brilliant confidence-boosting session for the whole group. #MedailleTrust #CreativityAndConfidence #SkillsBuilding

This week’s sewing session was full of creativity! ✨ Service users customized tote bags with their own designs — from pink bows to dog paw prints. Each one unique, each one brilliant. #MedailleTrust #CreativeWorkshop #ToteBagDesign

Festive fun at our Christmas card-making competition! 🎄 Service users enjoyed crafting together and getting into the Christmas spirit. #ChristmasCrafts #FestiveCheer #MedailleTrust

A fantastic day of networking & sharing ideas at Coventry Cathedral 💜 Wonderful to see our service users joining in too — their voices make every event more meaningful. #MedailleTrust #NetworkingEvent #CoventryCathedral

👜✨ This week, our service users got creative by customizing tote bags! Some chose pink bows, others added dog paw prints 🐾. Each bag was unique, and everyone had a great time making them together. #Creativity #Community

A beautiful day of creativity 🌸 15 women from London MOP & our London safehouses took part in a floristry workshop with @StrengthAndStem, learning floral design & experiencing the healing joy of working with nature. 💜 #ModernSlaveryAwareness #HealingThroughCreativity

“Laws not fit for purpose” — says The Tablet on how current legislation falls short in the fight against modern slavery. Time for change. Read: www.thetablet.co.uk/issue/96837/ #ModernSlavery #LegalReform #HumanTrafficking

We’re recruiting a Senior Service Manager to lead our safe house teams across Halton, Manchester & Liverpool. Join us in supporting survivors of modern slavery to rebuild their lives. 💷 £41,535 p/a | ⏰ 37.5 hrs 📅 Apply by 26 Nov 2025 🔗 medaille-trust.org.uk/vacancies

On 3rd Nov, we attended the International Criminal Justice Conference in Shkodra and heard from Dr. Endrit Shabani & Dr. Ada Braho. Their reflections on migration, vulnerability, and survivor-centred justice highlighted the importance of international cooperation to protect those at risk. 💙

Yesterday in Shkodra, Medaille Trust hosted the International Criminal Justice Conference 2025, uniting UK & Albanian experts to tackle modern slavery. Ben Ryan, CEO, opened the conference, highlighting the power of collaboration. 💙 #ModernSlavery #Collaboration #Albania #UK #MedailleTrust

We’re hiring! Join us as a Modern Slavery Accommodation Support Worker in Halton, Manchester & Liverpool. Make a lasting impact supporting survivors of modern slavery. 💷 £24,570 p/a | ⏰ 37.5 hrs 📅 Apply by 26 Nov 2025 🔗 medaille-trust.org.uk/vacancies

A calming, creative afternoon for clients who joined a volunteer-led still life drawing session. The atmosphere was friendly and relaxed, and the artwork produced was full of color and expression. #Community #Creativity #Wellbeing #ArtsAndCrafts

Domestic servitude is one of the most hidden forms of modern slavery. What looks like “help around the house” can mean being trapped and denied freedom. The Trafficker Next Door by Prof. Rhacel Salazar Parreñas (@Princeton) 📖 30% discount at WW Norton UK — use code WN328 Tag: @wwnortonUK

An autumnal activity that shone bright enough to catch the BBC’s attention 🎃 Service users carved Jack O’Lanterns and shared baked potatoes and hot chocolate at our London hub, inspired by the Irish legend of *Stingy Jack*. Read more: (www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/ar...)

Service users, children, and staff joined hands to create a Collage of Freedom — words of strength and hope beside footprints representing our journeys towards healing and independence. 💙 Freedom isn’t simply spoken — it’s lived. There is more to show. #Freedom #Healing #Empowerment #MedailleTrust

A heartfelt naming ceremony brought together culture, family, and faith. 🌿 With her community joining via FaceTime, our resident shared blessings, traditional food, and the meaning behind her rituals — reminding us how inclusion and culture enrich every journey. 💛

On Anti-Slavery Day, professionals across Hampshire came together to strengthen collaboration and share insights on supporting survivors of trafficking and modern slavery. Unity and partnership remain key to creating lasting change. 💛 #AntiSlaveryDay #Empowerment #ModernSlavery #MedailleTrust

We were honored to visit St James’s Palace and receive donations from the Queen Mother’s Clothing Guild (QMCG). For over 100 years, QMCG has brought comfort and care through handmade clothing and bedding. Their generosity helps us provide warmth and dignity to survivors rebuilding their lives. 💛

At our London hub, the women carved Jack O’Lanterns and shared a warm autumn meal together. 🎃 The Jack O’Lantern’s origins in Irish folklore remind us how stories travel and connect us — from “Stingy Jack” to today’s traditions of light and hope.

Esher’s story is one of transformation — from pain to power. A women’s group attendee who turned her lived experience into a published book, launched on 15.10.2025 and now available on Amazon. Every survivor’s voice matters. Every story deserves to be heard.

Huge thanks to everyone who joined our London Bridges Walk! 🌉 50+ new walkers, incredible views, and one unforgettable 4-year-old who walked 6 miles! 👣 Every step raises awareness and hope for survivors of modern slavery. 🔗 www.medaille-trust.org.uk

Behind every stroke lies a story of survival. Survivors supported by @MedailleTrust turn pain into art — silence into courage. Learn more: www.medaille-trust.org.uk #AntiSlaveryWeek2025 #EndModernSlavery #SurvivorArt #HopeThroughArt

Powerful sketches by survivors supported by Medaille Trust reveal the truth behind modern slavery — pain, resilience, and hope. Every drawing tells a story that must be heard. Together, we can end exploitation. 🕊️ www.medaille-trust.org.uk/donate

Art is a window into survival. These moving drawings by survivors of modern slavery show the pain, courage, and hope behind recovery. We honor their strength during #AntiSlaveryWeek2025. Support their healing: medaille-trust.org.uk/donate

Every voice matters. 🕊 During #AntiSlaveryWeek2025, we’re amplifying the voices of survivors and standing together for freedom, justice, and dignity. Let’s make sure no one’s story is silenced.