Stories and news
Here’s the latest from Ella’s. We hope these stories inspire and move you to be part of our work at Ella’s, and to do what you can to stop slavery and exploitation.
Due to the nature of our work, a number of these stories contain references to violence, sexual and other types of abuse that some readers may find upsetting. Where we use names, please assume these have been changed for the protection of the women we work with.
Jolly’s time at Ella’s
Our brilliant intern, Jolly, reflects on her experience at Ella’s after five months.
More than just a snack
Halimot is an incredible woman, and a survivor of child trafficking. And now she is also the proud creator of TRIBE’s latest bar flavour.
It’s time to hold traffickers to account
The Coalition to Stop Slavery is organising a roundtable in June 2024 where leading anti-slavery experts and criminal justice practitioners will address this issue head-on.
General Election recommendations
Together with more than 60 other anti-slavery organisations, we have signed a joint statement of recommendations to political parties in advance of the general election this summer.
Becca’s ‘marathon madness’
Up for a (huge) challenge this Spring and inspired to support Ella’s, Becca took on not one but TWO marathons, raising a brilliant £1,300!
Strong women, powerful conversations
We hosted a panel discussion event to celebrate IWD 2024. It was great to mark this important day with strong women and powerful conversations.
Strength and belief
Ayesha is a survivor of trafficking, domestic servitude and honour-based-violence. Today she describes herself as a strong woman, and is building belief in herself and others.
A new love of life
When Nia arrived at the Ella’s house, she felt safe for the first time in a very long time. Now, she is seeing life in a new way, and is full of hope for the future.
The power of love
Simon and Derrina Thomas got married in Summer 2021, and decided to support Ella’s through their beautiful wedding.
Running to the light
A film featuring the story of Lucia, one of the survivors we work with (played by an actor). It was commissioned by our friends at TRIBE.