DODWTr DO o8o&fiP yl'iv. ritlo kup. Kied for Ilied fne ¢ ethe fj and was told to f" Sltti li e"Ing cenc Iviry -Invili xfffp YOU HQJRf ME I sutrIVOVE LTLY l M6eo60 Tr G6r one's lThited 202412025 Contents Page i/ 01 Letterfrom the CEO 21 22-23 Advocacy Advocating for Survivors 03-05 Defining the Issue 24-2S Research 06-07 Mission 26-27 Oryanisational Development &Capacity Building 08 09 10 11 12-13 The Storyof Everyone's lrniited Timeline Values Impact Safe Spa 28-31 LookingAhead 32-34 Structure, Governance & Management 14 15-16 17 18 19 Education Core Education Programme Communitychampions Initiative Social Media West Mercia Young Persons Prevention Programme Primaryschools Programme 35-45 Financial Report 46 Thankyou 20 ne's hivited 202412025 Letterfrom ourCEO Dearsupporter, i/ SOMA SARA Everyyear, I takethisopportunityto thankthe survivors in ourcommunity for sharing theirstorieswith u&Although this might seem repetitive, it is wholly intentional. You are incredibly brave, and we are privileged to uplift yourvoice.Thesafe Spacefom￿thef0undationofEVeryOne￿ Invited's misslon. Honourlng theSeeXp￿ienCeSgu1deSand embodiesall thatwe do. Thetestimoniesinspirewhatwe teach inschools,the changeswe lightfor In policy,and underpin the messageswesharewiththeworld. Thisyear, Everyone5 Invited tumsfiveyearsold.we areprwlof what Everyone￿ Invited hasaccomplished. a remart(able level of Impact achieved with limited resources in a short period of time. This isatestament to the passionand commitment ofourcommunity, team members, supporter4volunteer4trustee4funders,and schools. everyper￿n wlK> has relentlesslychampioned us.This issomething thatcontinuallyhumbles usin thiswork-the generosityand kindness ofthosewhosupport ustoservethe comnwnitiesweseNe. survivo We havecontlnued togrowasan oryanisation.we havebuiftcapacityin all areasofthechaiityand developed a passionate,talented teamtodrive our projectsforward. Ourimpact continuesto ripple acrosssocietyand reach furtherthan ever. The Importanceofourworf(&2nnotbe underestlmated, especiallyat this moment in time. Now, more than ever, this work remains critical In thecontext ofextremism,violence and fascism that hasspread rapidly acrossthe globe.Wewill stand strong in ourvalues.we must believe in the pOt￿rtial for change, for the eradication of rape culture. EVeryperS<￿ deservestothriveand flourish In aworldfreefrom sexual violence. Theworf(we do is in seNice of thisvision, a vision that wewill realise because rape culture is not inevit*Ae. ft is our collective responsibility.All of us in society- every parent, teacher, police officer, Joumalist, politicianijudge, juror, young person has a role to play in taking astand. Wrth love and solidarity, Soma &the EIT&am 01 Eve one's Invited Annual Report 2024125 seCtk￿ 02 Sectlon 09 Defining the ISSUE RAPECULTURE PYRAMID n behaviours such asthese are nornialised,this can act asa gateway to more extreme acts such as sexual assault and rape. murder Sexual assauft Rape culture iswhen attitudes, behaviours and beliets in society have the effect of nornialising and trivialising sexual violence. This culture includes misogyny, rape jokes, sexual harassment, online sexual abuse (upskirting, non- consensual sharing of intimate photos, cyber- flashing), and sexual C￿rCI0n. VIOLENCE Lackof convictions Pjexism in police Abuse of power srRUCTURES Showsthatglamorise assault Bantsr&rape jokes 'Man-u Victim-blaming MEDIA&LANGUAGE 'Good Girw 'Clothing= consenv timsare alwayswomen, 'Men are mO￿d0m1nant, 'Boyswill be boys, omen a￿ bad at sport EXPECTATIONS &AThITUDES 03 one's Invited 202412025 seCtk￿ 02 seCtk￿ 09 Defining the Issue 02 one's I Annual Rep¢xt 202412025 seCtk￿ 02 Sectlon 09 Defining the ISSU E * Sexual abuse occurs in everyschool in the UK. * 1 in 4 women have been raped or sexually assaulted since the age of16. (Ofsted 20al * Our52,532 testimonies of sexual violence form one of the largest data sets of its kind in the UK. IRatECrisi820241 * 209,556 sexual offences were recorded in the UK thisyear by police. IOffKtfor Natona Ststisti%2025) * 52 % 0!child sexual abuse * Only16 % of rapes are cases Involve children (aged10-17) abusing other reported to police. children- up from one-third of cases in previous years. (off￿ lor Nabona Statistrs20211 INatonJ FtAKeQThefs'thrvl 20￿} AnnualReport202412025 We arefacing thechallenge ofthe rise ofonline misogyny and the presence of rape . culture in digital spaces: tTrGJG)(l ￿￿@￿ 73% of Gen Z social media users have witnessed misogynistic content online with half encountering it on a weekly basis (Amnesty International 2025) 10% of children are exposed to pomography as early as 9 years old. with the majority first encountering it around the age of13 (Children's Commissionerfor England 2023) Sextortion cases in the US rose from 10,731 (2022) to 26,n8 (2023). The tragic case of16-year-old Murray Dowey highlights the urgent need for awareness and safeguarding around online harms. Rape culture exists on aglobal scale: 650 million girfs and women11 In 5) have experienced sexual violence as children, and over 300 million children are subjeoted to online sexual abuse (UNICEF, 2024; Childlight, 2024). Everyone's Invited isfocused on preventing hannful behaviours and attitudesthat act as gateways to sexualviolence, before theyescalate to sexual assault or rape. Ourworkis grounded in addressing young people's lived realities within the modem sexual landscape,which is increasingly shaped by online pomography and digital culture. and sexualv sa dailyrealityfo 05 one's Invlted Annual Reptyt2024/2025 Sectlon 09 Mission 06 MISSION expose and eradicate rape culture with empathy, /_ compassion? and understanding. EDUCATION To eradicate rape culture through education RESEARCH To use dats to understsnd howto eradicate rape culture ADVOCACY To advocate on behalf of survivors to eradicate rape culture We are working to eradicate rape culture through Using these testimonies as evidence, we advocate survivor- and youth-led sexual violence prevention on behalf of survivors to eradicate rape culture. education, grounded in empathy and understanding. Our campaigns have sparked rkqtional conversations Our programmes equip communities with the skills and triggered groundbreaking government report& and tools to recognise and challenge rape culture. In partnership with sector-leading researchers, We provide a safe space for survivors of sexual abuse we utilise insights gained from our testimonies, to share their stories, fostering empowerment, education programme, and advocacy worl( to community, and support.The testimonies shared better understand how to eradicate rape culture. in our safe space also reveal the widespread prevalence of rape culture in the UK and beyond. 07 Annual Reptyt 202412025 Section 02 Section 07 The story of Everyone's Invited 08 Eve one's Invited Arnual Report 202412025 Section 02 Section 07 2020 2020 ., 2021 2021 ,, 2021 JUNE JULY MARCH MARCH MARCH JUNE Soma shared her experiences of rape culture on Instsgram El Instagramwas created foryoung people to share their experiences of rape culture The movement gamered mass press attention First El Schools and Universities List released naming almost 3,000 institutions NSPCC El helpline launched Ofsted report into sexual abuse in schools in response to El 2024 2024 2023 2022 2021 DEC MAY JULY SEpr APRIL OCT CEO Soma Sara awarded MBE in the 2025 King's New Years honours list for services to the eradication of sexual abuse against women Education programme reaches100 schools Women and Equalities Committee report in response to El El Education programme launched El recognised by the Prime Ministerwith a Point of Light award El gains charitable ststus 2024 2025 2025 2025 DEC FEB MARCH APRIL JUNE Kering International grant to launch 3-year primaryschool misogyny prevention research programme Evidence given to the LondonAssemblyon the stste ofVAWG in London Launched El Primary School Campaign, releasing list of1,664 primaryschools West Mercia education project reached 10,000 students in 3 months Pilot delivery of f irst education programme in primaryschools begins Eve one's Invited Arnual Report 202412025 Section 02 Section 07 SURVIVOR ANONYMITY EMPATHY RECONCILIATION Everyone's Invited was created by survivors, for survivors. We are committed to ensuring that all our activities and decisions are survivor-led. Anonymityenables survivors to share theirstories without fearof disbelief, shame, or stigma. Empathy and compassion are essential for understanding rape culture, its impact on survivors, and our shared responsibility to end it. Reconciliation means listening, leaming from past harms, and working togetherto create a better future. EVERYONE SAFEGUARDING YOUTH-LED We recognise that rape culture does not exist in isolation: It intersects with other forms of systemic oppression, including racism, homophobia, ableism,and classism. We Utili￿ an intersectional and inclusive approach in all of our activities, and ensure that our platform is accessible to all survivors. We uphold rigorous safeguarding standards. Guided byexpert leadership and training, we take a trauma-informed approach to protect and empower all young people and survivors in every aspect of ourwo As ayouth-led organisation with access to data, testimonies, and support fromyoung people, Everyone's Invited focuses on delivering education that resonates with young people's experiences, in the language oftoday's generation. 10 one's Annual Report 2024/2025 Section 03 Thisyear M9.9millioni . 1,182/ 26,589 views testimonysubmissions students 2,757 53.1 330 ptaff members parents and carers sessions To Date 90.8kts %ts2,510 instagram followers I testimonysubmissions students f 10,141 80 676 staff membets parents and carers sessions, . councils Eve one's Inuited Annual Report 2024/2025 Section 02 Section 07 Section 09 SA FE" space Oursafe Space Helps Prevent Sexualwiolence. Our safe space goes beyond supporting survivors: it acts as a powerful sexual Violen￿ preventstive tool by driving awareness, institutional accountability, and cultural change. Academics have likened Everyone's Invited to a 'MeToo movement for British school& It has helped expose the scale of rape culture in UK and sparked crucial national responses such as govemment and Ofsted reviews, NSPCC helpline, and police inquiries. By continuing to expand and develop this space, we can reach more survivors. amplify their voices, and drive meaningful change to end abuse. SurvivorTestimonies From Oursafespace: Everyone's Invited supports survivors of sexual violence, through providing an anonymous online safe space to share their stories. Oursafe space remains at the heart of every- thing we do. Sharing testimonies provides many survivors with a sense of relief, catharsis, empowennent, and a feeling of community and hope.To date, we have collected over 52,000 submissions in the safe space. The impact of sexual trauma can be lifelong and affect every aspect of a person's well-being and mental health, and can lead to suicide (Chen et al 2010, Gardner et al 2019, Khadr et al 2022).The safe space helps eliminate the stigma and taboo surrounding these traumatic experiences, ernpowering survivors to process, acknowledge and articulate their experiences, which is, for many, essential in their healing joumey. We have a team 0fvolunt￿rS who generously dedicate their time to processing our testimony submissions, all of which are anonymised beforehand using an Al tool. "Sexual abuse remains a stigma and leave8 Its victims indelibly Stained It is only by speaking up that some sort of peace can be achieved and others can be protected. I'm glad that ther6 ar8 sites like these and hope that by women being encouraged to t811 their experiences, the true extent of thè problem will be realised. 52,510 testimonysubmissions Future Development: We are actively fundraising to continue developing our safe space, redesigning it to be more trauma- and sundivor-infonned, and creating a specialised resources hub with targeted support materials, ensuring that our safe space continues to support survivors in their healing journey. QID fo @@fP otP(P @ft)LYPP 6D@90 DOD(¥)Df Cè)G) fo G)@otW 'THIS IS HOPE. THANk YOU FOP ILLOWING US TO VOICE WHAT WE'VE BEEN THROUGH, kNOWIN6 WE APE NOT ALONE PROVIDES VALIDATION" survivors felt supportedwhen engaging with oursafe space 76 % ofsurvivorssaidthat using oursafe space helped them share their storywith somebodyelse 96 % ofsurvivorswould recommend using our safe space to othersurvivors Oursafe space supports survivors, reduces stigma and isolation, and promotes healing byproviding a space to process and articulate their experience. 12 [Impact of safe Spa￿ based on resuf(s of ￿[weYl Eve one's Inuited Annual Report 2024/2025 '1 IIM 47...IT IS ONLY BECAUSE OF EVERYONE'S INVITED AND ALL OF THE SUPVIVORS WHO HAVE POSTED TESTIMONIES ON THIS PAGE THAT ) AM HERE. TFIANK YOU. I AM SO GLAD I DID PUT THIS OUT HERE AND WON'T BE TAklN6 TFIIS TO MY GRAVE" 13 Eve one's Inwted Annual Report 202412025 Section 02 Section 03 Seclion 06 Section 07 Education 14 one's Invited Annual Report 202412025 Section 02 P•ection 07 Core Education Programme Feedbackfrom oursessions: (EOQD@ (P@@ o @0￿@0 B@ LD@Q@ cpotk £Xi%) pTro@LUD OLE9 G)Ll)%) gOTrQ)fi)fiPOO(W.£E) °IT HÉLPED PUT THINGS IN PEPSPECTIVE AND REALLY GÉT ME AND OTFIEPS TO QUESTION WHAT WE APE BEING EXPOSÉD TO VIA SOCIAL MEDIA OR SO ON AND HOW WE CAN REFLECT AND IMPROVE OURSELVES. 'IT MADE ME FEEL MOPE COIJFIDENT IN MY UNDERSTANDIN6 OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE, AND ALLOWED ME TO UNDERSTAND BETTER HOW I WOULD SUPPORT SOMEONE WMO HAS EXPERIENCED IT." Topics include: Gendered Pressures Consent & Boundarles Healthy Relationships Rape Culture Sexual Wellbelng Sexual Wiolence Rise of Online Misogyny Pomography Dlgltal Uterncy 'THIS TALI< MADE ME FEEL MORE AWARE THAT MISOGYNY AND GENDER INEQUALITY AS WELL AS RAPE CULTURE ARE NOT OKAY. THEY APE NOT A NORMAL EVERYDAY THING THAT WE SHOULD LEARN TO ?usr IGNOPE OP BRUSkl OFF." (P@@ "It was delivered in an engaging way which educated people and felt very interactive. It also felt like our voices were heard and it was a safe space to share" oty@£2 t2)LDG)Tr 0 @GJLU 00 (FO PD@fftfiP &)@QD(W&fiP Trfi)o We tackle rape culture at its roots by addressing misconceptions and harmful behaviours early on through our specialist education programmes, which equip students, staff, local council4 and parents with the tools to support survivors, challenge rape culture, and promote healthy relationship& Our education programme is bespoke and carefully tailored to the specific needs of each school. We consult extensively with staff prior to delivery, ensuring our programme speaks to children and young people's lived experiences. A third of our income is generated through our paid education programme. though we also provide subsidised programmes for state schools and offer some sessions free of charge. Thisyear alone,we have reached15,952 students, 2765 staff members.170 parents and ran 247 sessions. Council Network Through collaboration with local authorities, we are managing a growing networkthat now spans over 30 councils nationwide. Following our sessions: 96% of students believed that this education is important to receive 94% reported that theirunder- standing ofthesetopics improved 85% of students said theywould use the infomiation they learnt in their own life Our programme significantly improved awareness of gendered pressures rising from 20% of participants before to 70% after Students understanding of rape culture increased bynearly40% "It was extremely informative and also discussed the root of the issue by addressing gender roles and the conditioning we experience when grow up and how this then results in things such as rape and femicide" 'THIS TALK MADE ME FEEL MORE ÉMPOWEPED TO SPEAk OUT ABOUT EXPERIENCES." 15 Eve one's Invltad Arnual Report 202412025 "Thetalkmade mefeel more confident in my understanding of sexual violence and allowed me fo understand better how 11 would support someone who has experienced it." 16 Eve one's Invited Annual Report 202412025 Section 02 Section 07 COMMUNITY CPIAMPIONS Letterfrom a Communitychampion: 'The Everyone's Invited project was created to fight against sexual violence and misogyny in our society, and to build key skills in young people to advocate for those affected and raise awareness of this issue. Initiative Thisyear, we launched ourcommunity Champions programme, a pioneering initiative that empowers student leadership in schools. The project is designed to cultivate a generation of young leaders who will serve as ambassadors of positive change, fostering a culture of respect. empathy, and proactive engagement in their school and community. Students were tasked with creating a long-term student-led initiative that challenges rape culture within their school community. Here is what they created: Not only did the Everyone's Invited project support me in widening my knowledge on the subject, but it also played a part in developing my communication skills specifically in articulating complicated ideas in debates and standing up for those who had been affected. In addition, I learnt how to spot misogyny in the media and in everyday conversations, and how to tackle this through the discussions we had during sessions regarding what language is best to use during these scenarios. Workshop on Friendship & Internalised Misogyny Students designed and led a workshop for younger years on healthy friendships, gender stereotypes, and internalised misogyny, encouraging reflection, open dialogue, confidence, and empathy. Through tralnlng and projects Community Champions are equipped with the tools to challenge harrnful behaviours, and foster a safer, more inclusive school culture. By embedding a whole-school, holistic approach to preventing sexual violence, the programme delivers sustainable, long-term cultural change. The Social Hub I really enjoyed the programme and would recommend it to anyone if it were to happen again. I believe that this programme is invaluable in supporting young people in learning what is right, how to tackle abuse and being able to remain strong in arguments against misogyny. A student-run space for peer support and conversations on relationships, identity, and wellbeing, launched with an assembly challenging sexism. The hub provides a safe, supportive environment where students feel listened to and empowered to share without judgment. Across fourschools, 14 students completed the programme, attending nine online training sessions and leading their own in-school project& li e Mal based violence by delivering awareness-raising workshops toyoung people across the West Mercia region. Many sexual violence prevention programmes are concentrated in London and other major cities, leaving young people in underserved regional communities with limited access to education and support. Aftert art 0% of participants better understandin of harassm 30 % increas O % could identi endered pressures in relationships160% Increase) a clear ste young people's harm healthier relationship cultu To deliver this next phase, we have recruited four facilitators from the West Midlands each bringing expertise in gender-based violence prevention, theatre, media literacy, and sexual health education. We are also recruiting a Project Coordinator to support administration, delivery, and evaluation. This project has already demonstrated measurable impact in shifting attitudes and understanding of relationships and gender, laying strong foundations for long-term cultural change. Our programme addressesthis gap, bringing vitsl relationship and consent education directlyto those who need it mosL Staff feedback highlighted positive cultural change: Our one-hour sessions explored: Critical thinking around how media. pornography, and cultural messages shape ideas of relationships Deconstructing genderroles and stereotypes, and how they impact behaviour and boundaries Relationship scenarios exploring consenl power imbalancesompathy, and healthycommunication Thankyou toourfunders and partner4West MerciaWomen'sAid and thewest Mercia Police and Crime Commissioners,who make ourvital worf( in West Mercia possible. 'TODAY'S TALK ACTUALLY TAUGHT PEOPLE FIOW TO MAkE SUBTLE CFIANGES IN THEIP ATTITUDES TO HELP CHANGE THIS CULTURE." 19 one's Invited Annual Report 202412025 Section 02 P•ection 07 Project&. Primaryschools Programme: Early Prevention in LONDON'S PRIMARY SCHOOLS Our programme equips children earlywith the knowledge, language, and empathy needed to navigate relationships and understand gendered issues. Everyone's Invited is leading The Primary Project fills a critical gap.. current UK a pioneering initiative to embed early- safeguarding and RSE frameworks often delay meaningful engagement with topics such as age and trauma.informed preventative consent, C￿rCI0n. and misogyny until secondary education into London's primary school, by which point many children have already schools,addressing the deep roots b￿n exposed to harmful online content and of rape cultu￿, misogyny,and sexual entrenched gender norms. We believethat violence before they take hold. education does not corrupt childhood- prematureexposure do Our programme equips children early with the knowledge, language, and empathy needed to navigate relationships and understand gendered issue& Backed by academic research and in partnership with the University of Surrey, the project is a robust, evidence-based intervention. Future Plans We are committed to developing and enhancing our education programme to ensure it remains impactful and responsive to young people's needs. We update ourcore education programme regularly to ensure that it resonates with children and young people's lived experiences. These updates are youth-led and respond to current cultural conversations and social trends. As a result of student demand, we are developing a new talk that focuses on pornography and the online world. We are in the process of establishing a Student Advisory Board, set to launch in September 2025. The board will consist of members from our Community Champions Initiative and as well as survivor& It will provide ongoing guidance and feedback into the education programme, with regular meetings to ensure youth voices remain central to our work. The programme will run as a two-year longltudinal research-action project, engaging 20 primary schools {15 test, 5 control) and launching fully in September 2025 with Year 5 pupils. Over50 schools expressed interest, and test and control schools were randomly selected. Monitoring and evaluation frameworks, alongside ethics approval, were developed in close consultation with the university to ensure rigorous research standards. Pilot sessions began in June across two schools. Early findings have been powerful, offering clear insights into the needs of primary-aged children and the effectiveness of trauma-informed, developmental￿ tailored approaches. The project has also fostered a growing networf( of schools and educators committed to cultural change. Survivors and teachers alike have validated the urgency of our worK highlighting key insights around the digital generational divide and the training needs of educators. These findings reaffirm the importan of our whole-ecosystem model as both timely and necessary. Thankyou to ourfunders, the Kering Foundation,for funding and supporting our primaryprogramme. nal molffjment forchang• We aretrulyproud ofthehThmentl we have built togeth￿ this is just the beginning of ourjourneyto To learn more or get involved,visit www.everyonesinvited.ukor contact us directlyatwelcome@everyonesinvited.uk 46