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Real fans look out for more than the score ⚽️

Domestic abuse reports spike during men’s football tournaments.

With your help, ahead of tonight's game, we can ensure survivors find the professional support they need.

Download our Bright Sky app today for advice on how to help, and where to get professional support 👉 https://www.hestia.org/support-is-a-team-sport

Ahead of 2026 this Friday, we're celebrating and recognising the positive impact of employment support in helping people move closer to, into, and sustain meaningful work.

This year’s theme, 'We Get Britain Working', aligns with the national focus on increasing employment rates and reducing economic inactivity through coordinated, system-wide support.

We’re highlighting those with mental health challenges that we’ve worked alongside to help find fulfilling work.

From building confidence and resilience to staying hopeful through setbacks, Ravi, Keira and Charlotte's stories show how the right support can help people move towards fulfilling work and improved wellbeing.

Find out more: https://www.hestia.org/employment-support

Read Ravi's story: https://www.hestia.org/blog/ravis-story

Read Keira's story: https://www.hestia.org/blog/keiras-story

Read Charlotte's story: https://www.hestia.org/blog/charlottes-story

“Christian” (name changed)’s life was torn apart when he became a victim of .

Criminals groomed and exploited him. They took over his home to store drugs and weapons. They controlled him financially and left him living in fear.

Christian’s story reflects a stark reality. Modern slavery is not something distant or rare. It often happens in plain sight, on our doorsteps, with people like Christian who are isolated and vulnerable.

With support from Hestia, Christian is now rebuilding his life but the trauma of his experience still affects him every day.

Read the full story on BBC News 👉🏼 https://ow.ly/bmrB50Yo0Bz
Find out more about our work 👉🏼 https://ow.ly/5RIa50ZeCVT

Many of us are looking forward to the game tonight as a time of excitement and community.

But someone you know might be experiencing real fear.

Research shows that when England men’s football team play, there is an increase in domestic abuse reports.

Download our Bright Sky app to learn more about the link between domestic abuse and football, and how you can help a friend, family member or colleague: https://ow.ly/gKHn50ZcMBP

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🌟 Twining-Hestia helps people with challenges find - and stay in - meaningful employment.

After leaving a role that was affecting her mental health, Charlotte struggled to find work where she could truly thrive. With support from Twining-Hestia, she gained the confidence to keep going and found a role that was right for her.

🔗 Learn more: https://ow.ly/9TSI50ZbOkW

More than 130,000 people are living in modern slavery across the UK today.

Without urgent action, exploiters will continue to operate in what has been described as a ‘low risk, high reward’ environment.

That’s why leaders from across the anti-slavery sector gathered at the House of Commons this week to mark the launch of ‘Decade of dignity’ – a strategic vision for ending exploitation and human trafficking in the UK.

The report sets out a bold and ambitious vision for how the UK can transform its response to modern slavery over the next decade, placing survivors at the heart of policy and practice while strengthening prevention, protection and prosecution efforts.

We are proud to have worked alongside fellow anti-slavery organisations to develop this shared vision for the future.

Hosted by Carolyn Harris MP, the launch event brought together parliamentarians, civil servants, businesses, academics and leaders from across the anti-slavery sector, including people with lived experience. The speakers included Minister for Border Security and Asylum, Alex Norris MP; the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner, Eleanor Lyons; and Tom Collins MP, Officer of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery.

Decade of dignity is an important contribution to the national conversation – and a call for long-term, systemic change. We look forward to working with partners across the sector to turn this vision into reality.

Together, we can build a future where every person is free from exploitation and able to live with dignity.

Read the report 👉 https://ow.ly/Iytl50ZalQY

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⚽Today the launches! This should be a time of real excitement and community. But for too many people, it’s a time of real fear.

It's important to remember that reports rise during major men's football tournaments - whether England win or lose.

With your help we can ensure survivors find the professional support they need.

Download our Bright Sky app to spot the risks during football tournaments. Someone you know might need your help 👉 https://ow.ly/UbTV50Z9nbo

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Congratulations to everyone who took part in 2026! 🏅

From navigating unfamiliar streets without phones, maps, or GPS to working together under pressure, every team showed determination, resilience, and teamwork throughout this unique challenge.

Race 4 Safety raises vital funds to help women and children fleeing domestic abuse reach safety and begin their journey towards recovery.

Thank you to every participant, supporter, volunteer, and donor who made the day such a success. Your commitment and fundraising efforts will help ensure more survivors can access the support they need when they need it most💙

Watch our video for a recap 👉 https://ow.ly/SZ2t50Z9RKn

Find out more 👉 https://ow.ly/gm6F50Z9RKo

As the approaches, it's important to remember that reports rise during major men's football tournaments - whether England win or lose.

With your help we can ensure survivors find the professional support they need.

Download our Bright Sky app to spot the risks during football tournaments. Someone you know might need your help 👉 https://ow.ly/zqfs50Z9naA

Vodafone Foundation

What a way to end ! 🎉

We've celebrated the incredible people who give their time, skills and compassion to support our services and communities across London and the South East.

To close the week, we were delighted to come together for the Hestia Volunteer Awards 2026 yesterday, recognising the dedication, commitment and impact of our amazing volunteers. From supporting people through challenging times to helping create welcoming and inclusive spaces, our volunteers make a difference every single day.

🏆A huge congratulations to all of this year's nominees and award winners, and thank you to our corporate partners and volunteers who help make Hestia's work possible.

Read more about the Volunteer Awards 2026 👉 https://ow.ly/6YZC50Z8883

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