Changing Lives

WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT ❗ In 2024, 345,000 people in the UK were experiencing homelessness, a staggering 20% increase from the previous year. With this, we're seeing a significant increase in demand for their frontline homelessness services, including seeing a huge increase in people experiencing homelessness for the first time. For the next 7 weeks, British Airways will be matching the funds we raise to the value of £250 per donation to continue tackling homelessness. We need to get the support of at least 25 individual donors. With your help, we can support the increasing numbers of people across the country facing homelessness and change lives, for good. DONATE TODAY ➡️ https://bit.ly/4iBTiw7

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The ASE Partnership has long called for the introduction of a statutory definition of adult sexual exploitation ❗ As outlined in our report Changing the Narrative, adult sexual exploitation, and the survivors of ASE are widely misunderstood. From the misconceptions and false narratives placed onto people experiencing adult sexual exploitation, comes structural failings to support those who are the most vulnerable. Once we understand the true reality of these people’s lives, we can see the foundations that need to be put in place to adequately support survivors. Our proposed statutory definition would not create a new offence or redefine consensual sex work as sexual exploitation. It would create a consistent understanding of ASE, allowing for exploitation to be recognised and acted upon at an early stage. A standardised definition will also help to ease the transition between child and adult services and prevent young people in the age of transition from experiencing victim blaming as soon as they reach legal adulthood. Read the full definition and accompanying guidance ➡️ https://bit.ly/4ivHmfo #ChildExploitationDay #CEADay2025 #CEADay The Angelou Centre Ashiana Sheffield Basis Yorkshire A Way Out

The ASE Partnership brings together Changing Lives, A Way Out, The Angelou Centre, Basis Yorkshire, Together Women, GROW, WomenCentre, and Ashiana Sheffield to provide trauma-informed support for people who have been groomed for sexual exploitation across the UK from the age of 16 and over. To mark #ChildExploitationAwarenessDay, Jess Creaby-Attwood our ASE Partnership Policy Officer sat down with Young People’s Service Manager at Basis Yorkshire Rebekah Vickers-Patel to discuss the realities of child exploitation and the age of transition. Read the full interview ⬇️ #CEADay #CEADay2025

Our MET team are out 365 days a year supporting people sleeping rough in Newcastle. As well as reaching out to people they identify in the city to offer support, they respond to alerts of people sleeping rough in more secluded places If somebody needs support rough sleeping in Newcastle, you can get in touch with our team on 0191 232 5699. Donate today ➡️ https://bit.ly/47Hxtpg

Make a difference as a Corporate and Events Fundraiser ✨ We're seeking a talented Corporate and Events Fundraiser to join our growing team. This is a unique opportunity to lead corporate fundraising in the South and play a key role in organising impactful events that help us support those facing homelessness, domestic violence, and long-term unemployment. Key responsibilities include: ➡️ Building and manage corporate partnerships. ➡️ Planning and executing fundraising events that drive engagement and income. ➡️ Working across multiple regions, including London, Birmingham, and Northamptonshire. This is a flexible, hybrid role with opportunities to grow and thrive within a passionate team. If you’re ready to make a real impact, we want to hear from you. 📍 Hybrid working with a base in London 📅 Closes 21st March 💷 £33,500 Apply today and help us change lives ➡️ https://bit.ly/43h84DN

Our GAP team attended Newcastle City Council's #InternationalWomensDay event held at Newcastle Civic Centre.   Our Service Manager Sophie nominated Rachel, our Exploitation and Sex Work Projects newly appointed Lived Experience Volunteer for an award for the adversity she has overcome and her passion for helping people who have experienced the same as she has 💜 Rachel has previously been supported by Oaktrees and the Exploitation team before becoming a volunteer for Changing Lives. Rachel was shortlisted and was invited to attend the event which was an opportunity to celebrate Inspirational Women of Newcastle, including meeting the former Newcastle United Director Amanda Stavely attended the ceremony 🌟 #accelerateaction #iwd2025 #internationalwomensday2025

At Changing Lives, we’re deeply concerned about the growing use of online platforms for sexual exploitation, but we’re also troubled by proposed solutions which could be extremely damaging to both sex workers and people subject to exploitation and trafficking. We believe banning adult service websites would only push exploitation underground, making it harder to help those at risk. Instead, we’re calling for: 1️⃣ Expanding our Netreach model to appropriately respond to online exploitation while distinguishing this from sex work 2️⃣ Holding website providers accountable for user safety. 3️⃣ Addressing root causes like housing, welfare, and mental health. We’re committed to fighting online exploitation and empowering those who need our help. Read more about what we're advocating for ⬇️ #ChangingLives #Netreach #SexualExploitation #OnlineSafety #InternationalWomensDay

The Newcastle Women's Recovery Space marked #InternationalWomensDay with a celebration of women ✊ Changing Lives Women’s services teams including GAP, Health & Recovery, Criminal Justice and our IDVAs - came together for a lovely collaborative morning 🤝   In the morning there was table full of crafts for women to choose from – wooden heart magnets, heart origami, colouring books and a decorating mini challenge ✂️ 🖍️ This project was a reflection of the women that have experienced life in custody and gave a chance for women who attend their probation appointments to access further information for support around their needs. We were also joined by Donna Stokes Curriculum Lead (Literacy and Arts) from Newcastle City Learning who delivered a creative poetry and word-exploration project with wider aims to provide a space for women to develop literacy skills, with an underpinning of arts and creativity using tactile resources 💜 If you want to support our work you can donate here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4dfxbcl #accelerateaction #iwd2025 #internationalwomensday2025

Our IRIS team had a busy time celebrating #InternationalWomensDay this year 💪 The team made some luxury goody bags which were distributed to those they support at our drop-in sessions and outreach sessions over the last week. The team also hosted a community networking event, in collaboration with All Saints Action Network in Wolverhampton, as well as holding a stall at an event at Walsall Bescot Stadium that was hosted by One Walsall 🤝 #IWD2025 #AccelarateAction