Stories and news
Here’s the latest from Ella’s. We hope these stories inspire and move you to be part of our work at Ella’s, and to do what you can to stop slavery and exploitation.
Due to the nature of our work, a number of these stories contain references to violence, sexual and other types of abuse that some readers may find upsetting. Where we use names, please assume these have been changed for the protection of the women we work with.
Self care tips and tools from Ella’s
Mental health is a huge aspect of our among survivors. It’s crucial for our staff too, and for you. Here are some self care tips and tools from our team and the women we work with.
Bravery and strength: COVID-19 one year on
It’s been difficult at times, but there is so much to be thankful for. One year on from the start of the first UK coronavirus lockdown, here’s a look at what it’s been like at Ella’s.
Ask your MP to take action for survivors
Ella’s is part of a group called Free for good, calling on the Government to take urgent action to support survivors of modern slavery. Please add your voice by contacting your MP today.
Choose to Challenge for IWD 2021
Join us by being part of Choose to Challenge, a feel-good, high impact campaign to mark International Women’s Day and raise support for survivors of modern slavery.
Author. Fundraiser. Activist. Meet Olive!
This amazing nine-year-old wrote a book about her experiences during covid-19 and is donating the royalties to Ella’s. Her story made it onto ITV News and into the local paper. Meet Olive.
Celebrating five years of unlocking freedom
It’s been five years since the opening of Ella’s’ first safe house. Read about some of our first and current residents, and the impact we’ve had so far.
Heard and strong: Halimot’s story
Halimot was just nine years old when she was trafficked from Africa to Europe. Read her inspiring story of strength and recovery.
Black History Month, cupcakes and togetherness
This amazing Black Lives Matter cupcake was decorated by Marie during our event to mark Black History Month.
Ella’s relaunch brand
Ella’s started work in 2014, originally named Ella’s Home. We changed our name to Ella’s in 2019 and relaunched our look and feel in October 2020.
Lucia, the Eiffel Tower and a dog called Ginger
This story ends in a beautiful place. But to understand Lucia’s story, we must start at the beginning when she went through some traumatic times.
Coming to life
Linh is a survivor of trafficking. Today she is building a safe life for her children and is a help and inspiration for others. Linh has overcome so much to get to this point – here’s her story.
Running to the light
A film featuring the story of Lucia, one of the survivors we work with (played by an actor). It was commissioned by our friends at TRIBE.