Snowdrop Project

Earlier this week, a second group of Snowdrop clients visited Amerron Acres in Edale for an equine therapy session! Our clients absolutely loved the beautiful and peaceful location 🌳 Each individual was able to spend time with the horses, building connections and boosting their wellbeing. A big thank you to Amerron Acres for very kindly facilitating these sessions! They have been invaluable for those we work with.

Yesterday, the Snowdrop team were out of the office at one of our twice-yearly Away Days! It was lovely to spend time together as a team 🥰 As part of the Away Day, each staff member chose a photo which they felt represented their strengths and what they bring to the wider Snowdrop team. We think they make a beautiful collage together! We're back in the office today, ready to support our clients and keep working towards a future free from modern slavery 💙

Last month, some of Snowdrop's clients attended a self-defence class at Excel Martial Arts! Becky, Snowdrop's Community Development Manager, said: "Our clients loved this class. One of the clients who attended is usually really guarded and has never attended an activity before, but she got really involved and was smiling throughout. It was a big step for her to come along, and it has really boosted her confidence. Another client had previously signed up for self-defence classes, but had never found the confidence to step through the doors. She managed to this time, and was made to feel really comfortable by the instructors. It may seem like a small thing, but this is a massive step. All our clients loved the session, and have gone away with more confidence." A big thank you to Excel for facilitating the session!

We've received some lovely feedback about our 1:1 relaxation sessions, facilitated by Cat, our trauma-informed yoga practitioner 🥰 It's lovely to hear that Snowdrop's Complementary Therapies are making a difference and supporting our clients on their journeys towards recovery.

Fantastic to be part of the IMSA model development alongside Hope for Justice and Slave-Free Alliance and the British Red Cross, and great to see the project moving forwards 👏

A group of Snowdrop clients who have been attending our weekly sewing class have been putting their new skills into action with these amazing cushion designs! 🧵 It's been amazing to see the designs they've made and the skills they've picked up, in addition to the connections made and friendships formed. One more group of clients will complete the sewing course before the end of the year, and we can't wait to see what they make!

In exactly one month, Snowdrop will be taking part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge! The Big Give is a match funding campaign where, for one week only, all donations will be doubled! This means that any amount you give will have double the impact. This Christmas, we're aiming to raise £5000 for survivors of modern slavery and their families, giving them the chance to recover from their pasts and rebuild their futures. Find out more about The Big Give 2024, and how your doubled donation can make a difference, here: https://buff.ly/3AkgBd1

Beth’s* Counsellor says: “Talking about her progress made her eyes shine with pride. Through grounding techniques, emotional support, CBT, mindfulness and coping tools, Beth is gradually reclaiming a sense of control, peace, and happiness in her life. She’s on the path to feeling secure and building a bright future ”. We exist to give survivors like Beth the tools they need to recover from their experiences and rebuild their lives 💙 * Name changed

The half-term fun continued at Snowdrop HQ yesterday with a biscuit and cake decorating workshop for our clients' children 🧁🍪 There was plenty of icing, sprinkles and chocolate to go around! A big thank you to Free Cakes for Kids Sheffield for running the session!

Yesterday, Snowdrop clients and their children attended our pumpkin party! 🎃 We enjoyed spooky arts & crafts, delicious food kindly donated by Tesco and an amazing birthday cake from Free Cakes for Kids Sheffield!