The Clewer Initiative
@theclewer.bsky.social
The Clewer Initiative exists to raise awareness and mobilise the Church and communities to take action against modern slavery.
Gemma was drawn into #CountyLines by her boyfriend.
Watch her story today and share with the young people in your life – any one can be targeted by county lines gangs so Gemma’s story is of relevance to everyone.
bit.ly/3JMWFV1
Watch her story today and share with the young people in your life – any one can be targeted by county lines gangs so Gemma’s story is of relevance to everyone.
bit.ly/3JMWFV1
November 19, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Gemma was drawn into #CountyLines by her boyfriend.
Watch her story today and share with the young people in your life – any one can be targeted by county lines gangs so Gemma’s story is of relevance to everyone.
bit.ly/3JMWFV1
Watch her story today and share with the young people in your life – any one can be targeted by county lines gangs so Gemma’s story is of relevance to everyone.
bit.ly/3JMWFV1
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...
November 17, 2025 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...
Today is #SafeguardingSunday – a national awareness-raising campaign led by Thirtyone:eight.
We are passionate about #safeguarding and encouraging churches and communities to keep strong safeguarding practices and policies at the heart of all they do.
#WeSeeYou
We are passionate about #safeguarding and encouraging churches and communities to keep strong safeguarding practices and policies at the heart of all they do.
#WeSeeYou
November 16, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Today is #SafeguardingSunday – a national awareness-raising campaign led by Thirtyone:eight.
We are passionate about #safeguarding and encouraging churches and communities to keep strong safeguarding practices and policies at the heart of all they do.
#WeSeeYou
We are passionate about #safeguarding and encouraging churches and communities to keep strong safeguarding practices and policies at the heart of all they do.
#WeSeeYou
People often ask us what happens once a safeguarding referral is made to a Parish Safeguarding Officer.
Becca Faal, a Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser for the Diocese of Gloucester, explains the process: bit.ly/4ocQ3y0
#SafeguardingSunday
#Safeguarding
Becca Faal, a Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser for the Diocese of Gloucester, explains the process: bit.ly/4ocQ3y0
#SafeguardingSunday
#Safeguarding
November 15, 2025 at 7:01 AM
People often ask us what happens once a safeguarding referral is made to a Parish Safeguarding Officer.
Becca Faal, a Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser for the Diocese of Gloucester, explains the process: bit.ly/4ocQ3y0
#SafeguardingSunday
#Safeguarding
Becca Faal, a Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser for the Diocese of Gloucester, explains the process: bit.ly/4ocQ3y0
#SafeguardingSunday
#Safeguarding
When Stu Otten became a Christian in his early twenties, he wanted to turn his lived experience of criminality into something positive.
With #SafeguardingSunday approaching, we asked Stu some questions about #safeguarding and what he wishes people and churches understood better.
bit.ly/4oSbrbV
With #SafeguardingSunday approaching, we asked Stu some questions about #safeguarding and what he wishes people and churches understood better.
bit.ly/4oSbrbV
November 14, 2025 at 7:00 AM
When Stu Otten became a Christian in his early twenties, he wanted to turn his lived experience of criminality into something positive.
With #SafeguardingSunday approaching, we asked Stu some questions about #safeguarding and what he wishes people and churches understood better.
bit.ly/4oSbrbV
With #SafeguardingSunday approaching, we asked Stu some questions about #safeguarding and what he wishes people and churches understood better.
bit.ly/4oSbrbV
The Human Trafficking Foundation has just published an updated version of the Slavery and Trafficking Survivor Care Standards. They are so important!
Find out more: bit.ly/4qTXhJ8
#CareStandards #SurvivorCare #HumanTrafficking
Find out more: bit.ly/4qTXhJ8
#CareStandards #SurvivorCare #HumanTrafficking
November 12, 2025 at 7:00 AM
The Human Trafficking Foundation has just published an updated version of the Slavery and Trafficking Survivor Care Standards. They are so important!
Find out more: bit.ly/4qTXhJ8
#CareStandards #SurvivorCare #HumanTrafficking
Find out more: bit.ly/4qTXhJ8
#CareStandards #SurvivorCare #HumanTrafficking
📚 The Trafficker Next Door is a new book which explores how and why domestic servitude is so widespread.
🪣 It shares story after story of migrant workers ensnared in forced labour.
Read our book review and get 30% off when you order online!
bit.ly/47Ix9t4
🪣 It shares story after story of migrant workers ensnared in forced labour.
Read our book review and get 30% off when you order online!
bit.ly/47Ix9t4
November 10, 2025 at 7:00 AM
📚 The Trafficker Next Door is a new book which explores how and why domestic servitude is so widespread.
🪣 It shares story after story of migrant workers ensnared in forced labour.
Read our book review and get 30% off when you order online!
bit.ly/47Ix9t4
🪣 It shares story after story of migrant workers ensnared in forced labour.
Read our book review and get 30% off when you order online!
bit.ly/47Ix9t4
What does the Bible say about #Safeguarding?
As well as talking through some key Bible passages, our blog includes some reflections and suggestions about how our theology should shape our policies and priorities.
Read the blog: bit.ly/4qxDeA1
#SafeguardingSunday
As well as talking through some key Bible passages, our blog includes some reflections and suggestions about how our theology should shape our policies and priorities.
Read the blog: bit.ly/4qxDeA1
#SafeguardingSunday
November 7, 2025 at 7:15 AM
What does the Bible say about #Safeguarding?
As well as talking through some key Bible passages, our blog includes some reflections and suggestions about how our theology should shape our policies and priorities.
Read the blog: bit.ly/4qxDeA1
#SafeguardingSunday
As well as talking through some key Bible passages, our blog includes some reflections and suggestions about how our theology should shape our policies and priorities.
Read the blog: bit.ly/4qxDeA1
#SafeguardingSunday
Don't forget #SafeguardingSunday on 16th Nov!
It is an awareness raising campaign for churches run by charity Thirtyone:eight.
It provides churches with an annual opportunity to highlight the good work that is being done behind the scenes to protect vulnerable people.
#Safeguarding
It is an awareness raising campaign for churches run by charity Thirtyone:eight.
It provides churches with an annual opportunity to highlight the good work that is being done behind the scenes to protect vulnerable people.
#Safeguarding
November 5, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Don't forget #SafeguardingSunday on 16th Nov!
It is an awareness raising campaign for churches run by charity Thirtyone:eight.
It provides churches with an annual opportunity to highlight the good work that is being done behind the scenes to protect vulnerable people.
#Safeguarding
It is an awareness raising campaign for churches run by charity Thirtyone:eight.
It provides churches with an annual opportunity to highlight the good work that is being done behind the scenes to protect vulnerable people.
#Safeguarding
🗞️Our November newsletter should be in your inbox today!
It focuses on Safeguarding Sunday and why safeguarding is so important.
It also includes an interview with Stuart Otten, a sneak preview of our new Lent resource and so much more!
Sign up: bit.ly/3JOZd4u
It focuses on Safeguarding Sunday and why safeguarding is so important.
It also includes an interview with Stuart Otten, a sneak preview of our new Lent resource and so much more!
Sign up: bit.ly/3JOZd4u
November 3, 2025 at 11:01 AM
🗞️Our November newsletter should be in your inbox today!
It focuses on Safeguarding Sunday and why safeguarding is so important.
It also includes an interview with Stuart Otten, a sneak preview of our new Lent resource and so much more!
Sign up: bit.ly/3JOZd4u
It focuses on Safeguarding Sunday and why safeguarding is so important.
It also includes an interview with Stuart Otten, a sneak preview of our new Lent resource and so much more!
Sign up: bit.ly/3JOZd4u
🎨 For Anti-Slavery Day, Hidden Voices Bridgwater organised an art exhibition to raise awareness of Modern Slavery.
🖼️Entitled “The Hidden Market”, the art prompted much discussion around consumer spending habits and how slavery can be hidden in many supply chains.
bit.ly/432Or1p
#AntiSlaveryDay
🖼️Entitled “The Hidden Market”, the art prompted much discussion around consumer spending habits and how slavery can be hidden in many supply chains.
bit.ly/432Or1p
#AntiSlaveryDay
October 31, 2025 at 6:00 AM
🎨 For Anti-Slavery Day, Hidden Voices Bridgwater organised an art exhibition to raise awareness of Modern Slavery.
🖼️Entitled “The Hidden Market”, the art prompted much discussion around consumer spending habits and how slavery can be hidden in many supply chains.
bit.ly/432Or1p
#AntiSlaveryDay
🖼️Entitled “The Hidden Market”, the art prompted much discussion around consumer spending habits and how slavery can be hidden in many supply chains.
bit.ly/432Or1p
#AntiSlaveryDay
In this blog, we outline 3 reasons why upstream prevention in the fight against modern slavery is more effective long term than downstream intervention. We also explore the role of churches in upstream prevention.
Read now: bit.ly/4h84HUN
#ModernSlavery
#Prevention
Read now: bit.ly/4h84HUN
#ModernSlavery
#Prevention
October 29, 2025 at 7:02 AM
In this blog, we outline 3 reasons why upstream prevention in the fight against modern slavery is more effective long term than downstream intervention. We also explore the role of churches in upstream prevention.
Read now: bit.ly/4h84HUN
#ModernSlavery
#Prevention
Read now: bit.ly/4h84HUN
#ModernSlavery
#Prevention
#CountyLines gangs sometimes target victims such as Emma who do not fit existing stereotypes and are less likely to be picked up by the police.
Watch her story and share with others - we must raise awareness of this pernicious crime that affects so many.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-Ju...
Watch her story and share with others - we must raise awareness of this pernicious crime that affects so many.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-Ju...
October 24, 2025 at 6:02 AM
#CountyLines gangs sometimes target victims such as Emma who do not fit existing stereotypes and are less likely to be picked up by the police.
Watch her story and share with others - we must raise awareness of this pernicious crime that affects so many.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-Ju...
Watch her story and share with others - we must raise awareness of this pernicious crime that affects so many.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-Ju...
We are so grateful for the support of Benefact Trust.
At the start of 2025, it made The Clewer Initiative a substantial grant through its Community Impact Grants Programme. Thanks to this grant, we have been able to create our new website.
To support us financially: bit.ly/47f0XfI
#Partnership
At the start of 2025, it made The Clewer Initiative a substantial grant through its Community Impact Grants Programme. Thanks to this grant, we have been able to create our new website.
To support us financially: bit.ly/47f0XfI
#Partnership
October 22, 2025 at 6:01 AM
We are so grateful for the support of Benefact Trust.
At the start of 2025, it made The Clewer Initiative a substantial grant through its Community Impact Grants Programme. Thanks to this grant, we have been able to create our new website.
To support us financially: bit.ly/47f0XfI
#Partnership
At the start of 2025, it made The Clewer Initiative a substantial grant through its Community Impact Grants Programme. Thanks to this grant, we have been able to create our new website.
To support us financially: bit.ly/47f0XfI
#Partnership
Great news! Our modern slavery and human trafficking e-module on the Church of England’s Safeguarding Training Portal has been updated. It is available for free under the “Other Courses” section.
safeguardingtraining.cofeportal.org
#Safeguarding
#ModernSlavery
#Training
safeguardingtraining.cofeportal.org
#Safeguarding
#ModernSlavery
#Training
October 20, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Great news! Our modern slavery and human trafficking e-module on the Church of England’s Safeguarding Training Portal has been updated. It is available for free under the “Other Courses” section.
safeguardingtraining.cofeportal.org
#Safeguarding
#ModernSlavery
#Training
safeguardingtraining.cofeportal.org
#Safeguarding
#ModernSlavery
#Training
On #AntiSlaveryDay the Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin Bishop of Dover
reflects on the character of the God of the Bible who calls His people to show compassion to the most vulnerable.
Read her blog in full: bit.ly/46YzbVD
#WeSeeYou
reflects on the character of the God of the Bible who calls His people to show compassion to the most vulnerable.
Read her blog in full: bit.ly/46YzbVD
#WeSeeYou
October 18, 2025 at 6:00 AM
On #AntiSlaveryDay the Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin Bishop of Dover
reflects on the character of the God of the Bible who calls His people to show compassion to the most vulnerable.
Read her blog in full: bit.ly/46YzbVD
#WeSeeYou
reflects on the character of the God of the Bible who calls His people to show compassion to the most vulnerable.
Read her blog in full: bit.ly/46YzbVD
#WeSeeYou
Anti-Modern Slavery Ambassadors raised awareness of Modern Slavery at the Catholic Diocese of Arundel & Brighton's "Festival of Hope" last month.
An ecumenical team of ambassadors manned a stall at the Ardingly Showground and were able to talk to lots of people about #ModernSlavery.
An ecumenical team of ambassadors manned a stall at the Ardingly Showground and were able to talk to lots of people about #ModernSlavery.
October 17, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Anti-Modern Slavery Ambassadors raised awareness of Modern Slavery at the Catholic Diocese of Arundel & Brighton's "Festival of Hope" last month.
An ecumenical team of ambassadors manned a stall at the Ardingly Showground and were able to talk to lots of people about #ModernSlavery.
An ecumenical team of ambassadors manned a stall at the Ardingly Showground and were able to talk to lots of people about #ModernSlavery.
Such a privilege to take part in the Diocese of London and Compassionate Communities Modern Slavery Awareness Training Conference yesterday!
Lois spoke, along with Júlia Tomás from @PassageCharity, about modern slavery and homelessness, money, debt and food insecurity.
#AntiSlaveryDay
#WeSeeYou
Lois spoke, along with Júlia Tomás from @PassageCharity, about modern slavery and homelessness, money, debt and food insecurity.
#AntiSlaveryDay
#WeSeeYou
October 16, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Such a privilege to take part in the Diocese of London and Compassionate Communities Modern Slavery Awareness Training Conference yesterday!
Lois spoke, along with Júlia Tomás from @PassageCharity, about modern slavery and homelessness, money, debt and food insecurity.
#AntiSlaveryDay
#WeSeeYou
Lois spoke, along with Júlia Tomás from @PassageCharity, about modern slavery and homelessness, money, debt and food insecurity.
#AntiSlaveryDay
#WeSeeYou
Southwark Against Modern Slavery (SAMS) is involved with a number of awareness-raising and training events this week!
We're excited about the different ways in which it is seeking to educate people in Southwark Diocese.
Find out more: bit.ly/46T2fNf
#AntiSlaveryDay
#ASD2025
#WeSeeYou
We're excited about the different ways in which it is seeking to educate people in Southwark Diocese.
Find out more: bit.ly/46T2fNf
#AntiSlaveryDay
#ASD2025
#WeSeeYou
October 15, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Southwark Against Modern Slavery (SAMS) is involved with a number of awareness-raising and training events this week!
We're excited about the different ways in which it is seeking to educate people in Southwark Diocese.
Find out more: bit.ly/46T2fNf
#AntiSlaveryDay
#ASD2025
#WeSeeYou
We're excited about the different ways in which it is seeking to educate people in Southwark Diocese.
Find out more: bit.ly/46T2fNf
#AntiSlaveryDay
#ASD2025
#WeSeeYou
Hidden Voices Bridgwater has once again paid for a road sign on the A38 to raise awareness of modern slavery. It is such a great idea that could be adopted in other areas!
It is also hosting an art show "The Hidden Market" from 17-19th Oct in St Mary’s Church. Do visit if you're near!
It is also hosting an art show "The Hidden Market" from 17-19th Oct in St Mary’s Church. Do visit if you're near!
October 13, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Hidden Voices Bridgwater has once again paid for a road sign on the A38 to raise awareness of modern slavery. It is such a great idea that could be adopted in other areas!
It is also hosting an art show "The Hidden Market" from 17-19th Oct in St Mary’s Church. Do visit if you're near!
It is also hosting an art show "The Hidden Market" from 17-19th Oct in St Mary’s Church. Do visit if you're near!
Are you organising an Anti-Slavery Day church service this month?
Looking for inspiration including set prayers, liturgy, suggested Bible readings and hymns?
Then check out our Anti-Slavery Day church resource!
Download today!
bit.ly/3KtONHU
#AntiSlaveryDay
#ASD2025
#ChurchService
#Liturgy
Looking for inspiration including set prayers, liturgy, suggested Bible readings and hymns?
Then check out our Anti-Slavery Day church resource!
Download today!
bit.ly/3KtONHU
#AntiSlaveryDay
#ASD2025
#ChurchService
#Liturgy
October 10, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Are you organising an Anti-Slavery Day church service this month?
Looking for inspiration including set prayers, liturgy, suggested Bible readings and hymns?
Then check out our Anti-Slavery Day church resource!
Download today!
bit.ly/3KtONHU
#AntiSlaveryDay
#ASD2025
#ChurchService
#Liturgy
Looking for inspiration including set prayers, liturgy, suggested Bible readings and hymns?
Then check out our Anti-Slavery Day church resource!
Download today!
bit.ly/3KtONHU
#AntiSlaveryDay
#ASD2025
#ChurchService
#Liturgy
Are you organising an Anti-Slavery Day church service this month?
Looking for inspiration including set prayers, liturgy, suggested Bible readings and hymns?
Then check out our Anti-Slavery Day church resource!
Download today!
bit.ly/3KtONHU
#AntiSlaveryDay
#ASD2025
#ChurchService
#Liturgy
Looking for inspiration including set prayers, liturgy, suggested Bible readings and hymns?
Then check out our Anti-Slavery Day church resource!
Download today!
bit.ly/3KtONHU
#AntiSlaveryDay
#ASD2025
#ChurchService
#Liturgy
October 9, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Are you organising an Anti-Slavery Day church service this month?
Looking for inspiration including set prayers, liturgy, suggested Bible readings and hymns?
Then check out our Anti-Slavery Day church resource!
Download today!
bit.ly/3KtONHU
#AntiSlaveryDay
#ASD2025
#ChurchService
#Liturgy
Looking for inspiration including set prayers, liturgy, suggested Bible readings and hymns?
Then check out our Anti-Slavery Day church resource!
Download today!
bit.ly/3KtONHU
#AntiSlaveryDay
#ASD2025
#ChurchService
#Liturgy
Not even Storm Amy could stop our director, Lois Bosatta, from travelling to Liverpool to attend a screening of A21's The Global Freedom Summit.
The screening, which focused on online child sexual exploitation, was hosted by the Diocese and Archdiocese of Liverpool.
#ModernSlavery
The screening, which focused on online child sexual exploitation, was hosted by the Diocese and Archdiocese of Liverpool.
#ModernSlavery
October 9, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Not even Storm Amy could stop our director, Lois Bosatta, from travelling to Liverpool to attend a screening of A21's The Global Freedom Summit.
The screening, which focused on online child sexual exploitation, was hosted by the Diocese and Archdiocese of Liverpool.
#ModernSlavery
The screening, which focused on online child sexual exploitation, was hosted by the Diocese and Archdiocese of Liverpool.
#ModernSlavery
Lois and Maria attended an event last night at the House of Lords to launch the Car Wash Association's research on a proposed hand car wash registration scheme.
This is a sector that needs regulation and our #SafeCarWashApp is a key part of this. Download the app today!
#HandCarWash
This is a sector that needs regulation and our #SafeCarWashApp is a key part of this. Download the app today!
#HandCarWash
October 8, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Lois and Maria attended an event last night at the House of Lords to launch the Car Wash Association's research on a proposed hand car wash registration scheme.
This is a sector that needs regulation and our #SafeCarWashApp is a key part of this. Download the app today!
#HandCarWash
This is a sector that needs regulation and our #SafeCarWashApp is a key part of this. Download the app today!
#HandCarWash
Helen Hodgson, Operations Director and founder of Hope at Home, will be on our panel at the National Network Day.
We recently interviewed her about her vision to provide safe homes for all survivors of modern slavery.
It is an incredible story!
Read more: bit.ly/42hWZkC
We recently interviewed her about her vision to provide safe homes for all survivors of modern slavery.
It is an incredible story!
Read more: bit.ly/42hWZkC
October 8, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Helen Hodgson, Operations Director and founder of Hope at Home, will be on our panel at the National Network Day.
We recently interviewed her about her vision to provide safe homes for all survivors of modern slavery.
It is an incredible story!
Read more: bit.ly/42hWZkC
We recently interviewed her about her vision to provide safe homes for all survivors of modern slavery.
It is an incredible story!
Read more: bit.ly/42hWZkC