The Survivors Trust

12/06/2026

Are you an and thinking about stepping up? This might be for you:

We have a two-day ISVA Service Manager Training coming up: 6th July and 14th September.

You'll learn about establishing an ISVA service, for individuals and how to establish partnerships. In the second session, we'll talk about operational and legal requirements.

If you're interested or would like more information, email [email protected]

10/06/2026

We want to begin by thanking every survivor who has made contact with us about the abuse experienced by anyone associated with , 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, so that neither stakeholders, the public or those responsible or complicit in the decades of abuse can be complacent at thinking there will be a lack of action.

We delivered every single written testimony and question to The Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, at the end of the meeting, and he has promised to read the dossier personally.

It takes incredible courage to speak out, especially in this case. Your experiences have been heard at the highest level, but more importantly help drive this issue to the heart of the Government. This has never happened before with a sitting Prime Minister and the fact it has now is down to the perseverance and courage of each one of you.

The Prime Minister acknowledged the significance of this moment and encouraged anyone with information about incidents of sexual violence to come forward and assist the authorities. He instructed the Home Office to work directly with the APPG to expedite its work. We are excited that work will begin on this imminently and look forward to updates accordingly.

He was clear that accountability must be absolute. No individual or institution is above the law, and power must never act as a shield from punishment. He also stated that any attempt by Harrods or others to conceal information would constitute a criminal offence. He reinforced the seriousness of transparency and cooperation in the ongoing investigations linked to Mohammed Fayed, Harrods and associated parties.

There was recognition that progress must be swift. The Prime Minister expressed a clear expectation that investigations should be carried out as efficiently as possible, without compromising a thorough investigation.

Importantly, he stressed that there must be real and lasting consequences that go beyond the work of the APPG. The meeting on 3rd June 2026 at No 10 marks a significant step, not an end point. It is part of a journey toward justice and systemic change to better protect from sexual violence and abuse.

Once again, we thank every survivor for their trust, their strength, and their role in making this moment possible.

@ News: https://thesurvivorstrust.org/news/recap-pm-meeting/

09/06/2026

A big thank you to Professor Lisa Sugiura, Professor of Cybercrime and Gender at the University of Portsmouth, for leading our recent workshop on and the .

We had the highest attendance in a while... 162 people joined us! Thank you!

We’re proud to deliver a wide range of workshops like this for our member agencies and ISVAs. We support those work directly with survivors to build confidence, knowledge and practical skills in responding to complex and emerging issues.

Read more about our Members: https://thesurvivorstrust.org/support-in-your-area/

08/06/2026

Final call to support this important research: Bangor University is leading a 5-year study examining cervical screening attendance and its links with women who have experienced sexual violence and abuse.

Take part and fill in a 15-minute confidential and anonymous survey: https://thesurvivorstrust.org/research-request/cervical-screening/

Who is eligible to take part?

- Live in or around London and/or eligible to access cervical screening care in London
- Are a women aged 25 to 64
- Have a cervix (i.e eligible for cervical screening)
- Have experienced sexual violence and/or abuse

To the survey: https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/bangor/hpv-self-sampling-survey

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08/06/2026

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05/06/2026

Before we log off for the weekend, we wanted to say to the volunteers who run our helpline services, our empowering groups, and for every volunteer within TST! You make our world go round.

04/06/2026

Lucy Duckworth, Policy Lead at The Survivors Trust, appeared on The Cathy Newman show on straight 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 Prime Minister has engaged directly with survivors connected to a single institution in this way.

Next to her Wendy Chamberlain and Dave Robertson, co-chairs of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on the Survivors of Mohamed Fayed and Harrods, a cross-party group of MPs that works to address the abuse associated with Harrods and its former owner.

Catch up from 48:18: https://www.youtube.com/live/nGqOVa1QBXQ?t=3446s

04/06/2026

03/06/2026

Survivors subjected to decades of institutional r**e and sexual abuse associated with Harrods, its former owner, Mohamed Fayed, and other linked parties are today meeting with the Prime Minister in a landmark moment hoping for accountability, justice and real action.

This is the first time a Prime Minister has engaged directly with survivors connected to a single institution in this way.

We’re honoured by the trust survivors have placed in us to push for accountability on their behalf.

Through collective engagement with survivors, representatives, and legal teams, more than 480 individuals have already been identified. It is widely acknowledged that this number is likely to be a lot higher and with the sector in funding crisis it’s a worry how survivors will receive the specialist support they are entitled to.

Read the full press release: thesurvivorstrust.org/news

03/06/2026

PRESS RELEASE: The Survivors Trust and APPG Convene First-Ever Meeting Between Prime Minister and Survivors of Sexual Violence Linked to Harrods

Survivors subjected to decades of institutional r**e and sexual abuse associated with Harrods, its former owner, Mohamed Fayed, and other linked parties are today meeting with the Prime Minister in a landmark moment hoping for accountability, justice and real action.

The meeting follows the work of The Survivors Trust and the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on the Survivors of Fayed and Harrods. This cross-party group of MPs aims to amplify survivors’ voices in Parliament, scrutinise investigations, and push for transparency and systemic change.

This is the first time a Prime Minister has engaged directly with survivors connected to a single institution in this way.

Lucy Duckworth, Policy Lead for The Survivors Trust will chair the meeting with the Prime Minister. We’re honoured by the trust survivors have placed in us to push for accountability on their behalf.

Through collective engagement with survivors, representatives, and legal teams, more than 480 individuals have already been identified. It is widely acknowledged that this number is likely to be a lot higher and with the sector in funding crisis it’s a worry how survivors will receive the specialist support they are entitled to.

Read the full press release: https://thesurvivorstrust.org/news/press-release-harrods/

Working with the All-Party Parliamentary Group, (APPG) The Survivors Trust Chairs Landmark Meeting Between the Prime Minister and Survivors of Sexual Violence