The Clewer Initiative

Mobilising the church to help end modern slavery

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40.3 million people are trapped in modern slavery

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Training and resourcing the church to take action

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Eradicating modern slavery in hand car washes

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The Clewer Initiative enables Church of England dioceses and wider church networks to develop strategies for detecting modern slavery in their communities and help provide victim support and care. Learn More >

RESOURCES

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SPOT THE SIGNS

Learn how to recognise modern slavery. More >

DIOCESES

A unique opportunity for the Church of England. More >

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Modern slavery is happening in your city, your town, and perhaps even your village. Watch the video to hear Miriam's story and learn how you can stop modern slavery in your community.

"William Wilberforce convinced his generation that slavery was a sin. That belief has not changed. The sin lies in our ignorance to its existence around us. With this in mind I am delighted that the Church of England has set up The Clewer Initiative to help dioceses detect instances of modern slavery and to provide care to its victims."
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby

Latest News

Apr 4, 2018

So we gave up slavery, what next?

Apr 4, 2018

During Lent we ran a challenge called #GiveUpSlavery, but we know modern slavery isn’t beaten yet! Here’s a few ideas for continuing your efforts.

Apr 4, 2018

Mar 31, 2018

Bishops’ Easter letter warns of slavery in our midst

Mar 31, 2018

A group of Church of England bishops have issued a call to the public to “open their eyes” to slavery in their midst.

Mar 31, 2018

Mar 27, 2018

National Crime Agency release 2017 figures of modern slavery victims

Mar 27, 2018

On Monday 26th March the National Crime Agency released the latest figures of potential victims of modern slavery. Here is a summary of their findings.

Mar 27, 2018

Mar 23, 2018

Friday links: Anniversary of the Modern Slavery Act and a survivor who doesn't want to go home

Mar 23, 2018

In this week's Friday links we ask whether the Modern Slavery Act has done its job and hear from a modern slavery survivor.

Mar 23, 2018

Mar 20, 2018

'Slavery is happening now, and it’s happening here’

Mar 20, 2018

A modern slavery summit in Chelmsford gives local people an opportunity to hear about modern slavery in their area and what they can do to help stop it.

Mar 20, 2018

Mar 2, 2018

Friday links: Surge in cases in Scotland, arrests in Northern Ireland and online firms urged to do more

Mar 2, 2018

Each week we share the latest in modern slavery news in a series we call Friday links. This week we hear about slavery in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Mar 2, 2018

Feb 27, 2018

Break the bonds of injustice – let the oppressed go free

Feb 27, 2018

Our Diocesan lead in the Diocese of Durham recently went to the USA and came back with an unlikely souvenir.

Feb 27, 2018

Feb 23, 2018

Friday links: Homeless being enslaved, Airbnb to fight 'pop-up brothels' and arrests in Derby

Feb 23, 2018

This week's round up of the latest modern slavery news includes investigative reporting from Buzzfeed about homelessness and news on raids in Derby and Latvia.

Feb 23, 2018

Feb 21, 2018

Meet Kelvin: our project lead in the Diocese of St Albans

Feb 21, 2018

We introduce you to our project lead from the Diocese of St Albans, Revd Kelvin.

Feb 21, 2018

Feb 20, 2018

Lincoln Cathedral and The Clewer Initiative host modern slavery summit

Feb 20, 2018

How can local communities help end modern slavery in Lincolnshire? A summit at Lincoln Cathedral was held to inform local residents and help them answer that question.

Feb 20, 2018

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