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The Strongtower Foundation (STF) is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), founded September 2021. 

STF is a human rights organisation with a mission to support victims of modern slavery and human trafficking. We believe that modern slavery is a contemporary issue of the highest importance, and we are determined to work with others to ensure people can be free from slavery in our communities and nationwide. 

STF are a partnership and volunteer-based organisation. All trustees give their time voluntarily and receive no remuneration. Volunteers can claim back expenses in line with our Volunteering Policy. 

Rachael King 

CEO 

**www.thestrongtowerfoundation.org Charity Number: 1195771** 



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## Who We Are 

## Access to Safe Housing & Accommodation 

The Strongtower Foundation is a charity housing project supporting victims of human trafficking within the UK. We operate a **12-month support programme** designed to assist victims reintegrate into society with autonomy, dignity and freedom. 

Our name is taken from Psalm 61:3: 

_**For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy**_ 

Please visit our website for more information:  www.thestrongtowerfoundation.org 

## What We Do 

## Twelve Month Re-integration Programme 

We are much more than just a safehouse. 

- a) We provide safe accommodation for victims to call their home 

- b) We run a volunteer-led 12-month programme providing holistic care and support to bring healing to the whole person: mind, body, and soul 

Our aim is to break the cycle of dependence by assisting victims to move from identifying as “Victims” to “Survivors” and empowering them to transition into **independent living** . Our services cover 5 elements: 

**www.thestrongtowerfoundation.org Charity Number: 1195771** 



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## Our Five Pillars of Support 

Befriending Support Network 

We recruit and train volunteers to befriend our residents so that they can get to know the local area. The interaction can range from helping with shopping to a coffee and a chat in the local park. This service is essential to community integration. 

Our training will cover essential modules such as safeguarding, dealing with mental health and spotting the signs of MSHT. 

🔷 Life-skills Training 

During the 12-month period we support women by sharing essential life skills that will help with confidence building, such as cooking classes and healthy eating tips. 

**Finance and budgeting** skills are a core part of this service. We aim to teach women to manage their budget and enable them to save for a deposit for independent living during their time with us. 

🔷 Mental wellbeing and Counselling sessions 

We work with trained volunteers to help victims develop emotional skills, cope with life challenges and manage their triggers; this will enable them to function independently and socially. This can range from 1-1 counselling to art and music therapy. 

🔷 Education & Employability Opportunities 

Over a 12-month period, we work with career advisors to help victims consider their future, opportunities and career path. We partner with organisations to provide essential skillsdevelopment for future employment and/or education in preparation for living independently, finding work and becoming self-sustaining. 

🔷 Self-discovery and Development Tools 

A core part of independence is identity. Our programme integrates volunteer-led selfdiscovery sessions chosen by the victims. This can range from book-clubs to baking to gardening. 

**www.thestrongtowerfoundation.org Charity Number: 1195771** 



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## Our values 

## Restoration 

MSHT strips away an individual’s humanity so that they can be commodified, we want to restore this by ensuring victims are given the support they need, the dignity they deserve and the freedom and self-determination they are entitled. Many survivors of MSHT have endured unimaginable hardships. We want to restore their, faith, hope and trust in people. 

## Justice 

Human Rights are at the core of what we do. We believe in the inherent and inalienable right to liberty, dignity and self-determination. We strive to uphold these principles and realise them in the lives of the victims that come into our care. 

## Compassion and Care 

We aim to empower victims of MSHT to move past their trauma and become survivors. We want to provide a safe and understanding environment that fosters stability and recovery. 

## Collaboration 

We serve a mission that is bigger than us and we recognise that we cannot do this work alone. We encourage engagement with our local community and actively pursue collaborations and partnerships to further our mission. 

## Opportunity 

We want to give opportunities for development to people through working with us, whether through volunteerism or employment, as well as the opportunity for a fresh start for those we support. 

## Agape Love 

Agape love is defined as the love that comes from God for all mankind. It is the premise that every person, irrespective of their culture, class, creed or colour is loved and embraced. While we are not a proselytising organisation, we are founded on the values taught by Jesus to show care and compassion for the vulnerable in a practical way 

**www.thestrongtowerfoundation.org Charity Number: 1195771** 



## Annual Accounts Return 

|Charity Number|1195771||
|---|---|---|
|Registration Date|9 September 2021||
|Registered Address|The Strongtower Foundation||
||3rd Floor||
||86-90 Paul|Street|
||London EC2A 4NE||
|**Board of Trustees**|||
|Nathan King|Chair|Appointed 9 September 2021|
|Lara Bundock|Trustee|Appointed 9 September 2021|
|Lauren Romanish|Trustee|Appointed 29 February 2024|
|Secretary|||
|Adetola Okunuga|Non-voting Administrator|Appointed July 2023|
|**Key Management**|||
|Rachael King|Chief Executive, Founder||
|**Advisors**|||
|Bank|Co-Operative Bank||
||1 Balloon Street, Manchester M60 4EP||
|Accountant|Genius Accountancy||
||27 Old Gloucester Street, London, WC1N 3AX||



**www.thestrongtowerfoundation.org Charity Number: 1195771** 



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## **The Strongtower Foundation** 

|**The Strongtower Foundation**|**The Strongtower Foundation**|**The Strongtower Foundation**|
|---|---|---|
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|01 June 2022|to 31 May2023||
|**Head of Account**|**Debit**|**Credit**|
|Cash at Bank|-||
|Donations||90.27|
|Grant||10,500.00|
|OperatingExpenses|136.43||
|Marketing||-|
|Office Cost|288.00||
||**424.43**|**10,590.27**|



|Receipts|10,590.27|
|---|---|
|Payments|424.43|
|**Surplus/(Deficit)**|**10,165.84**|



**www.thestrongtowerfoundation.org** 

**Charity Number: 1195771** 



## Annual Accounts Return –BANK 

|**Description**|**Money OUT**|**Money IN**|**Balance**|**Account**|**P/R **|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|7894 THE HOXTON MI|24.00||1,126.51|Office Cost|Payment|
|||||Operating||
|DD 1&1 INTERNET LTD. V80477040-97477492|2.40||1,124.11|<br>expenses|Payment|
|BigLotteryFund MAIN GRANT||10,000.00|<br>11,124.11|Grant|Receipt|
|7894 THE HOXTON MI|24.00||11,100.11|Office Cost|Payment|
|||||Operating||
|DD 1&1 INTERNET LTD.  V80477040-95958005|2.40||11,097.71|<br>expenses|Payment|
|7894 THE HOXTON MI|24.00||11,073.71|Office Cost|Payment|
|AMAZON EUROPE CORE 4374839634649966||6.26|11,079.97|Donation|Receipt|
|||||Operating||
|DD 1&1 INTERNET LTD. V80477040-95968437|2.40||11,077.57|<br>expenses|Payment|
|7894 THE HOXTON MI|24.00||11,053.57|Office Cost|Payment|
|LOCALGIVING LTD LGTXN00490920||500.00|11,553.57|Grant|Receipt|
|||||Operating||
|7894 CCC GBP 11.78|0.32||11,553.25|<br>expenses|Payment|
|||||Operating||
|7894 CCC GBP 61.45|1.68||11,551.57|<br>expenses|Payment|
|||||Operating||
|7894 NAME-CHEAP.CO|11.78||11539.79|<br>expenses|Payment|
|||||Operating||
|7894 NAME-CHEAP.CO|61.45||11,478.34|<br>expenses|Payment|
|PAYPAL PPWDL4DWJ2224ZSE4U||58.56|11,536.90|Donation|Receipt|
|7894 THE HOXTON MI|24.00||11,512.90|Office Cost|Payment|



**www.thestrongtowerfoundation.org Charity Number: 1195771** 



Annual Accounts Return –BANK 

|7894 THE HOXTON MI|24.00||11,488.90|Office Cost|Payment|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|||||Operating||
|DD 1&1 INTERNET LTD. V80477040-67008679|2.40||11,486.50|expenses|Payment|
|||||Operating||
|DD 1&1 INTERNET LTD. V80477040-60010345|36.00||11,450.50|expenses|Payment|
|7894 THE HOXTON MI|24.00||11,426.50|Office Cost|Payment|
|||||Operating||
|DD 1&1 INTERNET LTD. V80477040-69024417|2.40||11,424.10|expenses|Payment|
|7894 THE HOXTON MI|24.00||11,400.10|Office Cost|Payment|
|||||Operating||
|DD 1&1 INTERNET LTD. V80477040-67021390|2.40||11,397.70|expenses|Payment|
|AMAZON EUROPE CORE 4694646585389489||5.72|11,403.42|Donation|Receipt|
|7894 THE HOXTON MI|24.00||11,379.42|Office Cost|Payment|
|||||Operating||
|DD 1&1 INTERNET LTD. V80477040-61027888|2.40||11,377.02|expenses|Payment|
|7894 THE HOXTON MI|24.00||11,353.02|Office Cost|Payment|
|||||Operating||
|DD 1&1 INTERNET LTD. V80477040-60050437|2.40||11,350.62|expenses|Payment|
|7894 THE HOXTON MI|24.00||11,326.62|Office Cost|Payment|
|||||Operating||
|DD 1&1 INTERNET LTD. V80477040-62067095|2.40||11,324.22|expenses|Payment|
|AMAZON EUROPE CORE 4479364546757686||5.00|11,329.22|Donation|Receipt|
|7894 THE HOXTON MI|24.00||11,305.22|Office Cost|Payment|



**www.thestrongtowerfoundation.org Charity Number: 1195771** 



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|AMAZON EUROPE CORE 8867564448553684||14.73|11,319.95|Donation|Receipt|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|||||Operating||
|DD 1&1 INTERNET LTD. V80477040-61051422|3.60||11,316.35|expenses|Payment|
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|**Row Labels**|**Sum of Money OUT**|**Sum of Money IN**||
|---|---|---|---|
|**Payment**|**424.43**|||
|Office Cost|288.00|||
|Operating expenses|136.43|||
|**Receipts**||||
|Donation||90.27||
|Grant||10,500.00||
|**Grand Total**|**424.43**|<br>**10590.27**||



**www.thestrongtowerfoundation.org Charity Number: 1195771** 



Annual Accounts Return – Trustee Signature 

Board Approval Date of Accounts: 26 March 2023 

Signed on behalf of the Board of Trustees by: 

## Nathan King 

Nathan King 28/03/2024 Chair of Trustees 

**www.thestrongtowerfoundation.org Charity Number: 1195771**