The Clewer Initiative
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The Clewer Initiative exists to raise awareness and mobilise the Church and communities to take action against modern slavery.
Lent starts next week.
Could you use this season of reflection to shine a light on #modernslavery and #childexploitation?
Who could you tell about #ChildrenintheShadows?
Could you organise an evening to watch the six films back-to-back and discuss them?
Find out more: bit.ly/3LYQPkE
#Lent2026
Could you use this season of reflection to shine a light on #modernslavery and #childexploitation?
Who could you tell about #ChildrenintheShadows?
Could you organise an evening to watch the six films back-to-back and discuss them?
Find out more: bit.ly/3LYQPkE
#Lent2026
February 13, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Lent starts next week.
Could you use this season of reflection to shine a light on #modernslavery and #childexploitation?
Who could you tell about #ChildrenintheShadows?
Could you organise an evening to watch the six films back-to-back and discuss them?
Find out more: bit.ly/3LYQPkE
#Lent2026
Could you use this season of reflection to shine a light on #modernslavery and #childexploitation?
Who could you tell about #ChildrenintheShadows?
Could you organise an evening to watch the six films back-to-back and discuss them?
Find out more: bit.ly/3LYQPkE
#Lent2026
The Clewer Intiative is working to prevent modern slavery, raise awareness and education, and develop community support responses for survivors.
We are 100% reliant on grants from trusts and the generosity of individuals.
To find out more, visit clewer.org.uk/who-we-are/f...
We are 100% reliant on grants from trusts and the generosity of individuals.
To find out more, visit clewer.org.uk/who-we-are/f...
February 12, 2026 at 7:00 AM
The Clewer Intiative is working to prevent modern slavery, raise awareness and education, and develop community support responses for survivors.
We are 100% reliant on grants from trusts and the generosity of individuals.
To find out more, visit clewer.org.uk/who-we-are/f...
We are 100% reliant on grants from trusts and the generosity of individuals.
To find out more, visit clewer.org.uk/who-we-are/f...
#February8 is St Bakhita’s Day
Born in Sudan in 1869, Josephine #Bakhita was sold into slavery at the age of 7.
She endured abuse, violence, and the denial of her dignity. Once free, she dedicated her life to serving others, living with humility, tenderness, and joy.
Born in Sudan in 1869, Josephine #Bakhita was sold into slavery at the age of 7.
She endured abuse, violence, and the denial of her dignity. Once free, she dedicated her life to serving others, living with humility, tenderness, and joy.
February 8, 2026 at 7:00 AM
#February8 is St Bakhita’s Day
Born in Sudan in 1869, Josephine #Bakhita was sold into slavery at the age of 7.
She endured abuse, violence, and the denial of her dignity. Once free, she dedicated her life to serving others, living with humility, tenderness, and joy.
Born in Sudan in 1869, Josephine #Bakhita was sold into slavery at the age of 7.
She endured abuse, violence, and the denial of her dignity. Once free, she dedicated her life to serving others, living with humility, tenderness, and joy.
In six hours, you could learn about
- #ChildTrafficking in the UK
- The intergenerational impact of modern slavery
- #OnlineGrooming
- #CountyLines
- How tech is helping to fight #exploitation on a global scale
Download our new resource today.
bit.ly/4pSQT38
- #ChildTrafficking in the UK
- The intergenerational impact of modern slavery
- #OnlineGrooming
- #CountyLines
- How tech is helping to fight #exploitation on a global scale
Download our new resource today.
bit.ly/4pSQT38
February 7, 2026 at 6:00 AM
In six hours, you could learn about
- #ChildTrafficking in the UK
- The intergenerational impact of modern slavery
- #OnlineGrooming
- #CountyLines
- How tech is helping to fight #exploitation on a global scale
Download our new resource today.
bit.ly/4pSQT38
- #ChildTrafficking in the UK
- The intergenerational impact of modern slavery
- #OnlineGrooming
- #CountyLines
- How tech is helping to fight #exploitation on a global scale
Download our new resource today.
bit.ly/4pSQT38
Don't forget today's Online Pilgrimage of Prayer against Human Trafficking, starting at 11am (CET)!
The pilgrimage will be live-streamed in five languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and Italian.
Join the live stream: www.prayagainsttrafficking.net
#PrayAgainstTrafficking
The pilgrimage will be live-streamed in five languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and Italian.
Join the live stream: www.prayagainsttrafficking.net
#PrayAgainstTrafficking
February 6, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Don't forget today's Online Pilgrimage of Prayer against Human Trafficking, starting at 11am (CET)!
The pilgrimage will be live-streamed in five languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and Italian.
Join the live stream: www.prayagainsttrafficking.net
#PrayAgainstTrafficking
The pilgrimage will be live-streamed in five languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and Italian.
Join the live stream: www.prayagainsttrafficking.net
#PrayAgainstTrafficking
Our final enabler is "Regional Support".
It ensures prevention work is shaped by local insight, providing coordination and expertise while simultaneously strengthening the national response.
What does regional risk look like where you are?
How can we help? Let us know.
It ensures prevention work is shaped by local insight, providing coordination and expertise while simultaneously strengthening the national response.
What does regional risk look like where you are?
How can we help? Let us know.
February 4, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Our final enabler is "Regional Support".
It ensures prevention work is shaped by local insight, providing coordination and expertise while simultaneously strengthening the national response.
What does regional risk look like where you are?
How can we help? Let us know.
It ensures prevention work is shaped by local insight, providing coordination and expertise while simultaneously strengthening the national response.
What does regional risk look like where you are?
How can we help? Let us know.
This lunchtime, join young people from around the world at an online event dedicated to youth-led initiatives addressing #humantrafficking!
Join on Zoom: bit.ly/young-leaders-against-trafficking
#PrayAgainstTrafficking #EndHumanTrafficking
#HumanDignity
Join on Zoom: bit.ly/young-leaders-against-trafficking
#PrayAgainstTrafficking #EndHumanTrafficking
#HumanDignity
February 4, 2026 at 7:15 AM
This lunchtime, join young people from around the world at an online event dedicated to youth-led initiatives addressing #humantrafficking!
Join on Zoom: bit.ly/young-leaders-against-trafficking
#PrayAgainstTrafficking #EndHumanTrafficking
#HumanDignity
Join on Zoom: bit.ly/young-leaders-against-trafficking
#PrayAgainstTrafficking #EndHumanTrafficking
#HumanDignity
We are looking for a National Projects Officer and a Digital Comms Officer.
Interviews are underway but there's still chance to apply.
Both roles are rare opportunities to work in the #modernslavery sector and make a difference every day!
Find out more: clewer.org.uk/jointheteam
Interviews are underway but there's still chance to apply.
Both roles are rare opportunities to work in the #modernslavery sector and make a difference every day!
Find out more: clewer.org.uk/jointheteam
February 3, 2026 at 1:50 PM
We are looking for a National Projects Officer and a Digital Comms Officer.
Interviews are underway but there's still chance to apply.
Both roles are rare opportunities to work in the #modernslavery sector and make a difference every day!
Find out more: clewer.org.uk/jointheteam
Interviews are underway but there's still chance to apply.
Both roles are rare opportunities to work in the #modernslavery sector and make a difference every day!
Find out more: clewer.org.uk/jointheteam
In six hours, you could learn about
- #ChildTrafficking in the UK
- The intergenerational impact of modern slavery
- #OnlineGrooming
- #CountyLines
- How tech is helping to fight #exploitation on a global scale
Download our new resource today.
bit.ly/4pSQT38
- #ChildTrafficking in the UK
- The intergenerational impact of modern slavery
- #OnlineGrooming
- #CountyLines
- How tech is helping to fight #exploitation on a global scale
Download our new resource today.
bit.ly/4pSQT38
February 3, 2026 at 7:01 AM
In six hours, you could learn about
- #ChildTrafficking in the UK
- The intergenerational impact of modern slavery
- #OnlineGrooming
- #CountyLines
- How tech is helping to fight #exploitation on a global scale
Download our new resource today.
bit.ly/4pSQT38
- #ChildTrafficking in the UK
- The intergenerational impact of modern slavery
- #OnlineGrooming
- #CountyLines
- How tech is helping to fight #exploitation on a global scale
Download our new resource today.
bit.ly/4pSQT38
Our monthly newsletter has just gone out to our supporter base.
If you don't receive it, please consider signing up at bit.ly/3LLAqzT
This month's newsletter has a special focus on #childexploitation.
Read it here: bit.ly/4brnGZF
If you don't receive it, please consider signing up at bit.ly/3LLAqzT
This month's newsletter has a special focus on #childexploitation.
Read it here: bit.ly/4brnGZF
February 2, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Our monthly newsletter has just gone out to our supporter base.
If you don't receive it, please consider signing up at bit.ly/3LLAqzT
This month's newsletter has a special focus on #childexploitation.
Read it here: bit.ly/4brnGZF
If you don't receive it, please consider signing up at bit.ly/3LLAqzT
This month's newsletter has a special focus on #childexploitation.
Read it here: bit.ly/4brnGZF
Thank you #CallTheMidwife and BBC One for having the courage to tackle a #domesticservitude plot line so sensitively in your show on Sunday night (Series 15, episode 3).
Find out more about domestic servitude and supporting victims of #modernslavery bit.ly/45FEuIx
Find out more about domestic servitude and supporting victims of #modernslavery bit.ly/45FEuIx
January 29, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Thank you #CallTheMidwife and BBC One for having the courage to tackle a #domesticservitude plot line so sensitively in your show on Sunday night (Series 15, episode 3).
Find out more about domestic servitude and supporting victims of #modernslavery bit.ly/45FEuIx
Find out more about domestic servitude and supporting victims of #modernslavery bit.ly/45FEuIx
Thank you #CallTheMidwife and BBC One for having the courage to tackle a #domesticservitude plot line so sensitively in your show on Sunday night (Series 15, episode 3).
Find out more about domestic servitude and supporting victims of #modernslavery bit.ly/45FEuIx
Find out more about domestic servitude and supporting victims of #modernslavery bit.ly/45FEuIx
January 29, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Thank you #CallTheMidwife and BBC One for having the courage to tackle a #domesticservitude plot line so sensitively in your show on Sunday night (Series 15, episode 3).
Find out more about domestic servitude and supporting victims of #modernslavery bit.ly/45FEuIx
Find out more about domestic servitude and supporting victims of #modernslavery bit.ly/45FEuIx
Did you know that #modernslavery affects people of all ages, including children?
That’s why, we've created #ChildrenintheShadows to shine a light on the suffering of children.
Find out more by downloading our film-based resource today!
bit.ly/4pSQT38
#Lent2026
That’s why, we've created #ChildrenintheShadows to shine a light on the suffering of children.
Find out more by downloading our film-based resource today!
bit.ly/4pSQT38
#Lent2026
January 29, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Did you know that #modernslavery affects people of all ages, including children?
That’s why, we've created #ChildrenintheShadows to shine a light on the suffering of children.
Find out more by downloading our film-based resource today!
bit.ly/4pSQT38
#Lent2026
That’s why, we've created #ChildrenintheShadows to shine a light on the suffering of children.
Find out more by downloading our film-based resource today!
bit.ly/4pSQT38
#Lent2026
Our 3rd set of enablers is "Ecumenical and Interfaith Work"
Interdenominational and interfaith partnerships widen our reach and create a more resilient network of protection around those at risk.
Who could you collaborate with in your area?
Interdenominational and interfaith partnerships widen our reach and create a more resilient network of protection around those at risk.
Who could you collaborate with in your area?
January 28, 2026 at 7:01 AM
Our 3rd set of enablers is "Ecumenical and Interfaith Work"
Interdenominational and interfaith partnerships widen our reach and create a more resilient network of protection around those at risk.
Who could you collaborate with in your area?
Interdenominational and interfaith partnerships widen our reach and create a more resilient network of protection around those at risk.
Who could you collaborate with in your area?
🎉 We're growing our team!
❓Could you be our new Digital Comms Officer?
👋🏾 We'd love to hear from you - check out the job description and application form on our website clewer.org.uk/jointheteam
👉🏿 The deadline is Thursday 5th Feb so don't delay!
❓Could you be our new Digital Comms Officer?
👋🏾 We'd love to hear from you - check out the job description and application form on our website clewer.org.uk/jointheteam
👉🏿 The deadline is Thursday 5th Feb so don't delay!
January 27, 2026 at 11:57 AM
🎉 We're growing our team!
❓Could you be our new Digital Comms Officer?
👋🏾 We'd love to hear from you - check out the job description and application form on our website clewer.org.uk/jointheteam
👉🏿 The deadline is Thursday 5th Feb so don't delay!
❓Could you be our new Digital Comms Officer?
👋🏾 We'd love to hear from you - check out the job description and application form on our website clewer.org.uk/jointheteam
👉🏿 The deadline is Thursday 5th Feb so don't delay!
Lent begins in three weeks!
Could you encourage your church to use our new Lent course to learn more about #modernslavery and #childexploitation?
It consists of 6 short films and a devotional with discussion questions, a Bible reflection and prayer!
bit.ly/4r5zp4s
Could you encourage your church to use our new Lent course to learn more about #modernslavery and #childexploitation?
It consists of 6 short films and a devotional with discussion questions, a Bible reflection and prayer!
bit.ly/4r5zp4s
January 26, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Lent begins in three weeks!
Could you encourage your church to use our new Lent course to learn more about #modernslavery and #childexploitation?
It consists of 6 short films and a devotional with discussion questions, a Bible reflection and prayer!
bit.ly/4r5zp4s
Could you encourage your church to use our new Lent course to learn more about #modernslavery and #childexploitation?
It consists of 6 short films and a devotional with discussion questions, a Bible reflection and prayer!
bit.ly/4r5zp4s
In 10 days’ time, to coincide with St Josephine Bakhita Day, Talitha Kum is organising a week of events to raise awareness of Human Trafficking and pray for victims.
Why not join this global movement of prayer and reflection online?
clewer.org.uk/news/peace-b...
#PrayAgainstTrafficking
Why not join this global movement of prayer and reflection online?
clewer.org.uk/news/peace-b...
#PrayAgainstTrafficking
January 23, 2026 at 8:00 AM
In 10 days’ time, to coincide with St Josephine Bakhita Day, Talitha Kum is organising a week of events to raise awareness of Human Trafficking and pray for victims.
Why not join this global movement of prayer and reflection online?
clewer.org.uk/news/peace-b...
#PrayAgainstTrafficking
Why not join this global movement of prayer and reflection online?
clewer.org.uk/news/peace-b...
#PrayAgainstTrafficking
4️⃣ There are 4 enablers which support our prevention strategy.
👫Our patrons and advisors are some of these key enablers.
📝For example, our Patron Bishops champion modern slavery prevention across the Church of England.
Find out more here: bit.ly/48DWMf9
👫Our patrons and advisors are some of these key enablers.
📝For example, our Patron Bishops champion modern slavery prevention across the Church of England.
Find out more here: bit.ly/48DWMf9
January 22, 2026 at 7:00 AM
4️⃣ There are 4 enablers which support our prevention strategy.
👫Our patrons and advisors are some of these key enablers.
📝For example, our Patron Bishops champion modern slavery prevention across the Church of England.
Find out more here: bit.ly/48DWMf9
👫Our patrons and advisors are some of these key enablers.
📝For example, our Patron Bishops champion modern slavery prevention across the Church of England.
Find out more here: bit.ly/48DWMf9
⭐⭐NEW RESOURCE⭐⭐
🎉We are delighted to share that Children in the Shadows Revisited, our new six week course for church groups and indviduals, is now ready to download!
Download the PDF today, watch the compelling films and tell your friends!
clewer.org.uk/resources/ch...
🎉We are delighted to share that Children in the Shadows Revisited, our new six week course for church groups and indviduals, is now ready to download!
Download the PDF today, watch the compelling films and tell your friends!
clewer.org.uk/resources/ch...
January 21, 2026 at 6:00 AM
⭐⭐NEW RESOURCE⭐⭐
🎉We are delighted to share that Children in the Shadows Revisited, our new six week course for church groups and indviduals, is now ready to download!
Download the PDF today, watch the compelling films and tell your friends!
clewer.org.uk/resources/ch...
🎉We are delighted to share that Children in the Shadows Revisited, our new six week course for church groups and indviduals, is now ready to download!
Download the PDF today, watch the compelling films and tell your friends!
clewer.org.uk/resources/ch...
Our director, Lois, has recorded five short messages about modern slavery and suggestions for prayer that will be broadcast, every day, between 12-1pm as part of UCB's Time for Prayer.
Please tune and join us in praying for survivors of #modernslavery
#prayforsurvivors
#prayer
Please tune and join us in praying for survivors of #modernslavery
#prayforsurvivors
#prayer
January 19, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Our director, Lois, has recorded five short messages about modern slavery and suggestions for prayer that will be broadcast, every day, between 12-1pm as part of UCB's Time for Prayer.
Please tune and join us in praying for survivors of #modernslavery
#prayforsurvivors
#prayer
Please tune and join us in praying for survivors of #modernslavery
#prayforsurvivors
#prayer
Over the coming days, we will outline the 4 enablers that support our prevention strategy.
Today, we are exploring our focus on training and equipping.
Training helps churches recognise risk earlier and respond safely.
Learn more about training: bit.ly/4pFQa69
Today, we are exploring our focus on training and equipping.
Training helps churches recognise risk earlier and respond safely.
Learn more about training: bit.ly/4pFQa69
January 15, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Over the coming days, we will outline the 4 enablers that support our prevention strategy.
Today, we are exploring our focus on training and equipping.
Training helps churches recognise risk earlier and respond safely.
Learn more about training: bit.ly/4pFQa69
Today, we are exploring our focus on training and equipping.
Training helps churches recognise risk earlier and respond safely.
Learn more about training: bit.ly/4pFQa69
At lunchtime today, a team from the University of Nottingham (School of Health Sciences and Rights Lab) and Causeway are hosting an online webinar to share the new resources they have designed to support survivor mothers
Make sure you join on Teams!
bit.ly/49tHR6i
Make sure you join on Teams!
bit.ly/49tHR6i
January 14, 2026 at 7:00 AM
At lunchtime today, a team from the University of Nottingham (School of Health Sciences and Rights Lab) and Causeway are hosting an online webinar to share the new resources they have designed to support survivor mothers
Make sure you join on Teams!
bit.ly/49tHR6i
Make sure you join on Teams!
bit.ly/49tHR6i
We are thrilled that Gillian Rivers and Tatiana Gren-Jardan have joined our Board of Trustees.
Gillian and Tatiana bring a wealth of experience to the table and a passion for fighting #modernslavery in the UK and beyond.
Read their stories here: clewer.org.uk/news/two-new...
Gillian and Tatiana bring a wealth of experience to the table and a passion for fighting #modernslavery in the UK and beyond.
Read their stories here: clewer.org.uk/news/two-new...
January 13, 2026 at 6:00 AM
We are thrilled that Gillian Rivers and Tatiana Gren-Jardan have joined our Board of Trustees.
Gillian and Tatiana bring a wealth of experience to the table and a passion for fighting #modernslavery in the UK and beyond.
Read their stories here: clewer.org.uk/news/two-new...
Gillian and Tatiana bring a wealth of experience to the table and a passion for fighting #modernslavery in the UK and beyond.
Read their stories here: clewer.org.uk/news/two-new...
We are excited about what 2026 might entail for us as an organisation.
We are in a strong position, with our director Lois established, an energised board of trustees and a clear strategy.
In this new blog, Lois outlines our prevention strategy
bit.ly/4p0ab64
We are in a strong position, with our director Lois established, an energised board of trustees and a clear strategy.
In this new blog, Lois outlines our prevention strategy
bit.ly/4p0ab64
January 12, 2026 at 7:01 AM
We are excited about what 2026 might entail for us as an organisation.
We are in a strong position, with our director Lois established, an energised board of trustees and a clear strategy.
In this new blog, Lois outlines our prevention strategy
bit.ly/4p0ab64
We are in a strong position, with our director Lois established, an energised board of trustees and a clear strategy.
In this new blog, Lois outlines our prevention strategy
bit.ly/4p0ab64
Today is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day!
In the US, people are encouraged to wear blue to draw attention to the need to fight human trafficking. #WearBlueDay
Look out for extra campaigning on socials and do your part to raise awareness!
#ModernSlavery
In the US, people are encouraged to wear blue to draw attention to the need to fight human trafficking. #WearBlueDay
Look out for extra campaigning on socials and do your part to raise awareness!
#ModernSlavery
January 11, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Today is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day!
In the US, people are encouraged to wear blue to draw attention to the need to fight human trafficking. #WearBlueDay
Look out for extra campaigning on socials and do your part to raise awareness!
#ModernSlavery
In the US, people are encouraged to wear blue to draw attention to the need to fight human trafficking. #WearBlueDay
Look out for extra campaigning on socials and do your part to raise awareness!
#ModernSlavery