Meet the Team

My work focusses on helping TST and our member agencies to continually improve service provision for survivors by developing and inspecting the implementation of specialist service standards. My role at TST brings together over 10 years working as an Independent Sexual Violence Adviser (ISVA) and my background in psychology.

I have a passion for animals and love country walks with my rescue dogs.

Lucy Duckworth is a published author, trauma informed healthcare trainer, researcher, and policy adviser, with a background in education and an MSc in Trauma Informed Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.

She co‑created #CheckWithMeFirst, a training for NHS staff to improve healthcare outcomes for their patients who have experienced sexual violence. She works with several universities on research projects to advance trauma-informed healthcare.

Lucy served on the Victims and Survivors Consultative Panel (VSCP) of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) and helped shape its final report. She speaks publicly and works nationally as an advocate for policy reform. She also champions institutional accountability and cultural change, most notably within the Church of England and educational institutions.

I deliver the ISVA, ChISVA and ISVA Service Manager training here at The Survivors Trust as well as other bespoke training as and when needed. With over 10 years experience supporting survivors, I am passionate about creating training that focuses on survivors needs as well as insuring professionals can access accredited training that is relevant, up to date and trauma informed. With previous experience as a music teacher and a holistic therapist, in my spare time, I enjoy running, riding and spending time on my allotment.

I am responsible for delivering and developing bespoke training programmes for all sectors on subjects relating to sexual violence, sexual harassment, trauma and well-being. The emphasis is very much about generating commitment from learners to deliver person-centred and trauma-informed support to survivors and/or their families. In addition, I develop and deliver the Employers Against Abuse (EAA) Ambassador programme to employees as well as the #CWMF – ‘Check with me first’ training programme for medical practitioners who support patients who have endured sexual and domestic violence.

My spare time is filled by enjoying time with my family, travel, walking our dogs and reading.

I have been overseeing our ISVA development training and am now responsible for the delivery of our Employers Against Abuse programme. I also offer some bespoke training sessions focused on domestic abuse and stalking. I am a qualified IDVA and Stalking Advocate and have worked for 14 years in the VAWG sector in various roles.

In my spare time I like to run, walk my dog, and spend as much time in the garden as possible.

I am the Online ISVA Service Lead for our National Online ISVA Advisory Service. I am a qualified ISVA practitioner, and I provide support to survivors who have experienced sexual violence and abuse where they have no local ISVA service or where local service demand has resulted in closure of waiting lists. I provide guidance and information to help survivors access the relevant support and service/s available and to help develop and facilitate their onward care plan and manage risks.

In my spare time I love walking in the countryside with my family especially in forests, attending holistic events, and reading.

I respond to enquires, maintain a confidential membership database, and support the smooth running of office activities, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.

Outside of work I am passionate about empowering those around me. I enjoy being creative as a hair and makeup artist and work with the LGBTQIA+ community. I love travelling to explore new places and cultures.

I ensure that our Helpline provides quality support for every caller, working alongside a dedicated team to provide guidance and assistance. I work closely with the Helpline Manager to deliver our Empowering Online Group Work sessions, which provide survivors with a fun and engaging way to learn and grow. Outside of work, I stay active through the gym and yoga.

I look after the accounts for Trust House Reading and The Survivors Trust. My work involves accounting tasks such as invoicing, bills payments, payroll, budgeting, cashflow and management accounts.

In my spare time I like to go for walks, watch movies, cook and spend time with my friends.

I respond to training enquiries, help coordinate training programmes, and support trainers, participants and other stakeholders on our workshops and courses. When I’m not at work, I like to spend time in the great outdoors, and I also run a reusable party pack business encouraging people to move away from single-use plastics at their celebrations.

I am involved with overseeing all of our training offerings at The Survivors Trust. Outside of work I enjoy spending time with family and friends, playing golf, enjoying the outdoors and trying out new recipes!

I engage with and support our amazing community fundraisers! I work to ensure our income meets the increasing demand for our services through researching fundraising opportunities and writing grant applications. In my spare time I enjoy running, reading and quizzing.