🚨 Could you recognise a victim of human trafficking? Isolation. Fear. Poor living conditions. These are just some of the warning signs we are sharing to mark this World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. If you think someone might be a victim of trafficking, call the Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline – your call could change a life. 📞 08000 121 700 | 🌐 modernslaveryhelpline.org #worlddayagainsttraffickinginpersons #EndHumanTrafficking #StopModernSlavery #HumanTraffickingAwareness #modernslaveryhelpline
About us
We work with companies of all sizes to mitigate risk and tackle exploitation in their business and supply chains. We do this through training and business consultancy, using unique data and insights from our UK-wide Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline. We support exploited people through our safehouses and work in the community. We run the national Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline - free, confidential, and open to everyone, 365 days a year, 08000 121 700. We focus on three main areas as we work towards a world without slavery: Supporting survivors and potential victims of slavery; by providing access to a range of specialist services, enabling them to safely recover and develop resilient independent lives Equipping stakeholders; by providing training, advice and resources to facilitate the identification and support of potential victims of slavery. Influencing systemic changes; by using our experience and research to impact and inspire transformation across legislation, policy and society. Modern slavery is global; therefore we operate in the UK and beyond, actively seeking to work with others to maximise our impact.
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https://www.unseenuk.org/business/
External link for Unseen UK
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Bristol
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2008
- Specialties
- Prevention, Survivor Support, Partnership and Collaboration, Training and Consultancy, UK Modern Slavery Helpline, Business Engagement, Modern Slavery, Human Trafficking, Transparency in supply chains, Business training, Statutory services training, Influencing policy, Equipping organisations to tackle modern slavery, Training young people, Supply chains, Transparency, Data, Data Analysis, Forced Labour, Advisory Services, Research, and Policy and Research
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7 Hide Market
West Street
Bristol, BS2 0BH, GB
Employees at Unseen UK
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Rosey Hurst
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Rick Sanderson FIFST
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Jan Birtle
Consultant Medical Psychotherapist, Executive Coach, Systems Leadership
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Barry McCarthy
Chartered Marketer MCIM | Comms strategist with expertise in charities and non-profits | Social media certified expert | Northavon Speakers Vice…
Updates
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We welcome the Joint Committee on Human Rights’ report into Forced Labour in UK Supply Chains. ✅ Mandatory human rights due diligence for businesses ✅ Import bans on goods tainted by forced labour ✅ Consequences for non-compliance Stronger oversight and guidance will help businesses protect workers and keep exploitation out of their operations and supply chains.
Founder, strategist, leader, disrupter and vision caster. CEO of Unseen | The King's Fund TMP Alumni | Acumen Fellow 2024
🗞️ Just released 🎉 a report by the Joint Committee on Human Rights - Forced Labour in UK Supply Chains. Initial response is that I am delighted with the recommendations. Here's a very quick summary: This report addresses the critical issue of forced labour within UK supply chains, asserting that goods produced through such exploitation are reaching British consumers. The report highlights the inadequacy of current UK legislation and a lack of cohesive government leadership in tackling this problem, leading to a risk of the UK becoming a "dumping ground" for tainted products. It strongly advocates for new, comprehensive legislation that would introduce mandatory Human Rights Due Diligence for businesses, establish a clear Import Ban on goods tainted by forced labour—especially state-imposed—and create a civil cause of action for survivors to seek justice, shifting the burden of proof to corporations. The report also scrutinises the UK's approach to human rights in trade agreements and public procurement, particularly within the high-risk solar industry, and stresses the vital importance of incorporating survivor voices in policy-making. Unseen UK, UK Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner, Ethical Trading Initiative, techUK, British Retail Consortium, Department for Business and Trade, House of Commons, UK House of Lords
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⏳ Just one week to go! Nominations for the Unseen Business Awards 2025 close on Thursday 31 July at 11:59pm BST. These awards honour those taking bold action to tackle modern slavery in business. Know someone or an organisation that deserves to be recognised? You still have a week to nominate them for their impact:👉 https://lnkd.in/eBwZ9xZG #UnseenBusinessAwards #EthicalBusiness #WorkerRights #Awards #SupplyChainTransparency #EndModernSlavery #EndForcedLabour #BizHumanRights
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Want to be part of a team working towards a world free from exploitation and abuse? Unseen is looking for a volunteer company secretary to help us ensure good governance and legal compliance as we support modern slavery survivors and drive change. This role is ideal for someone with a strong sense of integrity, a passion for social justice and exceptional organisational skills, looking to make a meaningful contribution to our mission. 👩💼 Mentoring and onboarding included 🎯 Purpose-led organisation 📅 Deadline: 27 July 2025 Read more and apply: https://lnkd.in/ejeiWnRY #modernslavery #volunteerleadership #companysecretary #endmodernslavery #socialjustice
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🌟Khadija's story of exploitation is a powerful reminder that hope is never lost. With strength and bravery, she found her voice – and freedom – thanks to the support of the Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline and our partners. To learn more about our impact in 2024, read our annual report: https://lnkd.in/eH3HmxkG #modernslaveryhelpline #endmodernslavery #survivorstory #endexploitation #humanrights
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📢 Exploitation is happening across the UK. But so is change. Unseen’s 2024 annual report is now live, including survivor voices, frontline data, and the steps we’re taking to build a future without slavery. Read about our impact: https://lnkd.in/eH3HmxkG #EndModernSlavery #StopHumanTrafficking #EndExploitation #WorkerExploitation #CleanSupplyChains
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🌟 Nomination deadline extended! 🌟 We’ve received some truly inspiring entries for the Unseen Business Awards – recognising the people and organisations tackling modern slavery with courage, creativity and conscience 💪 But we've also heard that a few of you could use more time – and we’re listening. ⏳ You now have until 31 July at 11.59pm BST to submit your nomination. Whether you're a global brand, a small social enterprise, or a frontline advocate, there’s a category for you🌱 This is your chance to be recognised – or to shine a light on someone who deserves it. 👉 Nominate now: https://lnkd.in/eBwZ9xZG #UnseenBusinessAwards #EthicalLeadership #BusinessForGood #BizHumanRights #EthicalBusiness #EndModernSlavery #PurposeDriven
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🚨 "Demand for the helpline continues to grow, with nearly 1,000 calls and contacts per month," says Justine Carter, Deputy CEO at Unseen. This week, Justine spoke to BBC South East about the harrowing reality of modern slavery. The report covered the trafficking of survivors in a lorry—one of the few cases where the traffickers received prison sentences, despite low conviction rates nationally. 🔎 Learn how to spot the signs of exploitation and report concerns: https://lnkd.in/eHRafA3p https://lnkd.in/eZcSeuu8 #modernslavery #humantrafficking #exploitation #spotthesigns
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Recently, we were pleased to host a visit by Rt Hon Theresa May MP to our Unseen offices in Bristol. As one of the driving forces behind the 2015 Modern Slavery Act, Theresa May has played a pivotal role in shaping the UK's response to modern slavery. While in Bristol, she made a point to visit Unseen to hear directly about the frontline realities we're seeing, and how our services and partnerships are evolving to meet them. We had the opportunity to share updates on our Helpline, survivor support work, and the impact of business engagement in tackling exploitation. Her interest and continued commitment to this cause are powerful reminders of how policy and practice must go hand in hand. A proud and energising moment for our team. #EndModernSlavery #Leadership #BTS #HumanRights #TheresaMay #ModernSlaveryAct Andrew Wallis OBE Justine Carter Lauren Saunders Natasha Mitra
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🚨 Excited to be part of this important research project investigating the Employer Pays Principle in Malaysia’s healthcare supply chains, working alongside Brighton and Sussex Medical School , Newcastle University, and Impactt Limited. Preventing debt bondage and forced labour is vital for protecting migrant workers who supply medical gloves to the NHS and beyond. Learn more ⬇️
📢 NEW PROJECT! Preventing debt bondage in healthcare supply chains. Malaysia is a key global supplier of medical gloves, including to the UK’s NHS, but evidence reveals systemic forced labour issues, often stemming from migrant workers burdened by high recruitment debts. While international scrutiny, especially from the US forced labour bans, has pushed some companies to adopt the Employer Pays Principle (EPP) and reimburse fees, there remains limited understanding of how effectively EPP has been implemented what is its long-term impact. A research project carried out by a partnership of the Brighton and Sussex Medical School at University of Sussex, Newcastle University, Impactt Limited and Unseen UK, is evaluating the effectiveness of this specific intervention – the EPP – in preventing debt bondage as a key driver of exploitation and other indicators of forced labour. Read more on our website: https://lnkd.in/eDdbPGA4