The Survivors Trust is one of more than 1,500 charities that use Beacon CRM to manage organisational functions such as member contact details, our training department, and our fundraising work. We do not, and have never, used Beacon for to store service user data. This cyber‑attack has affected charities across
AI-generated sexual abuse and exploitation is growing. 3,440 AI-generated videos of child sexual abuse were found in 2025, compared to just 13 in 2024.* Close to Home is a new film from The Survivors Trust that highlights the growing threat of AI-generated child sexual abuse images and the devastating impact
The Government has announced a significant change to the way rape and serious sexual offence cases are reviewed. From 13 July 2026, survivors across England and Wales whose cases are due to be dropped by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) will be able to request an early review by a
We welcome the publication of the consultation response analysis on the proposed Child Protection Authority (CPA). The findings demonstrate strong support for the need for greater national leadership, improved coordination, stronger use of evidence and learning, and better accountability across the child protection system. These are issues that survivors, campaigners
“The Survivors Trust is delighted to see the continued progress towards a Child Protection Authority as a key recommendation from IICSA. If fully implemented, we know that a child protection authority will be the biggest step to intercepting the current national emergency of the abuse experienced annually by half a
The Internet Watch Foundation and the National Crime Agency published new guidance for parents and carers. They have seen an increase in online offenders exploiting openly available images of children to create realistic sexualised content. IWF analysts found 3,440 AI-generated videos of child sexual abuse in 2025, compared to just
We’re excited to share that we have two charity places available for the 2027 TCS London Marathon! Taking place on Saturday AND Sunday, 24th and 25th April, this world-famous 26.2-mile race takes runners on a unforgettable journey through London, passing iconic landmarks such as the Cutty Sark, Big Ben and
We want to begin by thanking every survivor who has made contact with us about the abuse experienced by anyone associated with Harrods, and in any location. While we were not there to represent you all at this meeting, we did our best to ensure this is raised at the highest level,
Lucy Duckworth, Policy Lead at The Survivors Trust, appeared on BBC Woman’s Hour the day after the meeting between the Prime Minister and survivors of sexual violence and abuse linked to Mohammed Fayed, Harrods and associated parties, of which we recognise are far reaching. This is the first time a
