Ella's

There’s still time to apply for the Chair of Trustees and Safeguarding Trustee roles at Ella's. We are a wonderful impactful organisation making real change in the lives of women who have experienced trafficking, sexual exploitation and other forms of violence. We have a dedicated staff team who we are committed to serving and growing just as much as the people we support. These are crucial positions that will help our organisation grow and thrive, making a real difference in the work we do. Do you, or someone you know, have the passion and skills to take on one of these roles? We’d love to hear from you. It’s a fantastic opportunity to bring your experience to the table and help shape our future. 🔗 Find out more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/dTe__bX Please share this post or tag someone who might be interested in joining us on our mission.

…and it’s live 🙌 After many months in the planning, we are so excited to launch Causeway Charity’s brand new Exploitation Risk Checker 📲 Check it out here ⬇️

What an amazing Christmas gift this was from TRIBE: £75,000 towards our work to help survivors of trafficking, violence and modern slavery to recover and build lives that are safe and free. A huge THANK YOU to the team and TRIBE Freedom Foundation and every runner and supporter who made this possible. Your kindness will change lives. TRIBE | Natural Energy⚡️

Happy New Year from all of us at Ella’s! For anyone looking for a challenge this year, we have spaces up for grabs in some of the best running events around (all still with lots of time left to train!). We have spaces available for Brighton Marathon, the Big Half, and Royal Parks Half. Find more info here: https://lnkd.in/dUHripDR

We are so grateful for everything Becky Claydon has done for and given to Ella’s over the years 🫶

Some personal news..in early 2025 I'll be stepping down from my trustee and non-exec governance roles. This means there’s an exciting opportunity for someone to take on the role of Chair of Trustees at Ella's —a truly vital and impactful organisation supporting survivors of trafficking and exploitation in the UK. Ella's has achieved incredible growth and impact since becoming an independent charity just five years ago and it has been such a privilege to be part of that story as a trustee. Now, the time feels right for a fresh Chair to guide the organisation through its next stage of growth and development. We’re seeking someone who shares a deep passion for Ella’s mission: ensuring survivors have the care and support they need to recover and build lives that are safe and free. In particular, we’d love to hear from people with lived experience of services like Ella’s, who can bring invaluable insight to this role. If you, or someone you know, might be a great fit, I’d be delighted to connect you with the team at Ella’s—or have a chat to explore further. As I step away from my governance roles after 8 years in some form of charity and social enterprise governance, I’m reflecting on a challenging year. Navigating The Juggle after maternity leave —balancing my leadership role, two governance positions, and being a present parent, friend, and family member—has been a lesson in resilience, limits, and the dark art of functioning without sleep! This decision is partly about prioritising balance and avoiding burnout after a tough 2024. While I know so many working mothers who seem at times to achieve having both a career and young children with greater ease than I've managed this year, I also know that doing both well is only possible due to a precarious mix of support, care, luck, timing, flexibility, caffeine, Calpol and cash! I’m learning where I can make choices that work for me. I’m exceptionally lucky to have a supportive, flexible employer at Fair4All Finance, but it’s still been a wildly tough juggle. I very much hope to return to new governance roles in the future, but for now, I’m embracing the chance to lighten the load and try doing fewer things well. #charitygovernance #chair

Happy Christmas from all of us at Ella’s, and thank you for your support.      This beautiful painting is by Aisha, one of the survivors we’ve worked with this year…       ‘I was so depressed before, after everything that happened to me. Now, I’m completely different. My idea of womanhood is completely changing,’ says Aisha. ‘Here at Ella’s, we can follow our dreams. My goal for the future is to go to college and become a graphic designer. I used to feel so hopeless, but now I don’t. Hopefully, God willing, I will have a good future.’      This is what it’s all about: not just surviving, but thriving. Not just feeling better, but feeling great. Not just feeling safe, but feeling strong!      Have a lovely break, and we'll see you in 2025.       #happychristmas #thankyou

Aren’t TRIBE Freedom Foundation TRIBE | Natural Energy⚡️ amazing! Look at this. The best start to the day, yesterday, visiting them and collecting this giant cheque for our work at Ella's

Freedom is a basic right we should all be able to enjoy, and yet for millions this is not the case. The Recognised Pearl Statement Popon® helps shine a light on the reality of slavery today. 100% of profits from the Pearl Popons are donated to support Ella's and Justice & Care. They could just be the perfect gift 🎁 Find them at https://lnkd.in/dw9wweWe 

A huge thank you to the staff at Lockton for hosting the Ella's Christmas party last week. We had a magical time, and we are so grateful for the effort put in to making it such a special evening for the woman and children we work with ⭐