In the UK an estimated 100,000 people are in modern day slavery.

 

Who: A UK-based anti-slavery charity, working towards a world without slavery and providing safe-houses and support in the community for survivors of human trafficking and modern slavery. 

Trustees: 12

Income: £3.2M (2023)

% directly deployed to charitable activity: 85%

Reserves: 3 months

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Smartworks has helped over 22,000 women find jobs.

 

Who: Smartworks has helped 30,000 marginalised women across the UK gain confidence and find employment via 1:1 interview training and clothing. Each client receives a bespoke dressing consultation and a high-quality interview outfit free of charge. 63% of women secure a job within a month. 

Trustees: 7

Income: £3.1M (2023)

% directly deployed to charitable activity: 83%

Reserves: TBC

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64% of homeless ex-prisoners reoffend within a year. 80% of ARKRS users do not re-offend.

Who: ARKRS is dedicated to reducing reoffending across London by supporting and housing ex-offenders on release from prison when they are at risk of homelessness.  

Trustees: 7

Income: £1.1M (2022)

% directly deployed to charitable activity: 90%

Reserves: 1 month

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A Key4Life participant is x4 more likely to be employed a year post-release. 93% do not re-offend.

Who: Key4Life is a crime prevention charity which rehabilitates young men in or at risk of going to prison, and partners with companies to provide practical solutions including music, football, equine therapy and emotional release sessions.

Trustees: 7

Income: £1.1M

% directly deployed to charitable activity: 80%

Reserves: 5 months

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A working class student with a first-class degree from a top university is less likely to secure an elite job than a more privileged student with a 2.2.

Who: upReach works in partnership with employers and universities to help students across the UK. Via 1-to-1 support including mentoring, mock interviews and skills workshops, upReach empowers students to discover a variety of career options, and develop vital employability skills, networks and experiences.

Trustees: 11

Income: £3.8M (2023)

% directly deployed to charitable activity: 90%

Reserves: 8 months

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