Run through the heart of Bristol, taking in iconic views, rich local history and vibrant graffiti murals along the way! Registration is FREE, so reach out today to secure your spot in the Bristol Half Marathon on 19 May 2024.
Gear up for the ultimate challenge as you tackle an extreme obstacle course designed to test the depths of your strength and determination! Registration is just £90 (RRP £135), so get in touch and secure your spot to join us at Badminton Estate in South Gloucestershire on 10 August 2024.
Experience the thrill of free-fall skydiving harnessed to a qualified professional – avoiding the need for any extensive training. You will jump from 13,000ft, reaching speeds of 120mph, in an adrenaline free-fall before your parachute is deployed, and you descend safely back to Earth. Contact us now to find out more or book a place.
Climb the three highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales – Scafell Pike, Ben Nevis and Snowdon – back to back. A gruelling challenge with the reward of some of the most stunning views in the UK. Interested? Get in touch now about next steps.
Trek the famous Inca Trail to these majestic 15th-century ruins in southern Peru – regarded as one of the wonders of the world. You’ll be walking through varied terrain and at high altitude – it truly is the trip of a lifetime. Get in touch now about next steps.
Conquer Morocco’s highest peak, Mount Toubkal – standing at a whopping 4,167m – in this tough but incredibly rewarding challenge. During this six-day guided trek, you’ll be rewarded with the spectacular scenery of the High Atlas Mountains, and delightful village stays, before finishing your journey in the vibrant city of Marrakech. Think this is for you? Get in touch with our Fundraising team.
Trek through awe-inspiring scenery in Kosovo, Albania and Montenegro, taking in national parks and climbing high altitudes every day. You’ll have the opportunity to delve deep into each country’s history and culture, too. One of the highest-rated treks in the world.
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As I came to understand more about the issue, including through a visit to an Unseen safehouse, I knew I needed to do more to stop this abuse and exploitation.
For the last five years of my Civil Service career, I was the Modern Slavery Senior Policy Advisor in the Home Office and led on development of the Modern Slavery Act, including the transparency in supply chains provision and business guidance.
I joined Unseen to lead the development of the Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline, and Unseen’s work with businesses. I am regularly called upon to present at national and international conferences and use my experience of working with Ministers to influence other governments internationally to take action to address modern slavery and, in particular, business supply chain issues.
In my spare time I enjoy keeping fit, music, reading and travelling.
What ultimately compelled me to act was a report on how people from Eastern Europe were being trafficked through Bristol airport to the USA. Kate Garbers, who went on to be an Unseen Director, and I wrote to all the city councillors, MPs and the Police Chief Constable challenging them on the issue. The challenge came back to us: this city needs safe housing for trafficked women. And so Unseen began.
But we never wanted Unseen to be just about safe housing. We wanted to end slavery once and for all, and that remains our driving focus.
I chaired the working group for the Centre for Social Justice’s landmark report “It Happens Here: Equipping the United Kingdom to Fight Modern Slavery”. This is now acknowledged as the catalyst behind the UK’s Modern Slavery Act of 2015. It was a great honour to be awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours that year. On the other hand, I’ve also been described as “the loveliest disrupter you could ever hope to meet”.
This job has taken me from building flat-pack furniture for safehouses, to working with businesses to address slavery in supply chains, to delivering training, raising awareness and advising governments around the world.
When not at work, I enjoy travelling, spending time with my dog Harley, cooking, supporting Liverpool and Yorkshire CC, music (I’m a former DJ) and endurance events such as the Three Peaks Challenge and Tribe Freedom Runs – which I vow never to do again. Until the next time.
