Anti-Slavery Week 12th-18th October 2026

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What is Anti-Slavery Week?

Anti-Slavery Week is a UK and European initiative that aims to raise awareness about modern slavery, human trafficking, and exploitation. There are over 50 million people thought to be trapped in slavery globally, with 130,000 cases in the UK and an estimated 1,000 people in Derbyshire.  Numbers are increasing year-on-year so this is a growing problem, made all the more difficult to identify and control as the crime is often hidden in plain sight.

At Rebuild we understand and see the impact that exploitation has on survivors.  We are here to walk alongside them, providing specialist support and ensure that no-one has to recover alone.

Together let’s stand for rebuilding lives for survivors of exploitation.

Raise Awareness. Raise Hope.

During Anti-Slavery Week 2026, we are asking businesses to put the spotlight on the issue of modern slavery and help provide support for survivors so they have the opportunity to rebuild their lives.

How can you take part?

  • Download our modern slavery resources and quiz flash cards to help educate and engage teams.
  • Hold a lunch and learn awareness session.
  • Organise a fundraising event or activity to raise much-needed funds to provide much needed support for survivors in Derby and Derbyshire. See ideas below for inspiration!
  • Become a Rebuild Business Ambassador to show corporate support for the fight to break the cycle of exploitation, and to benefit from Rebuild’s expertise.

For more information, see the sections below or contact fundraising@rebuildeastmidlands.org

Fundraising Ideas.

During Anti-Slavery Week, why not organise a small fundraising activity to raise funds and awareness of the societal issue of modern slavery?  Here are some ideas to get you started:

  • Cake sale – get baking and charge a donation per cake
  • Raffle – gather unwanted gifts, speak to local companies, and sell tickets to give the chance of winning
  • Dress down day or pyjama day – ask colleagues for a donation to go casual for the day
  • Wear orange – Rebuild’s brand colour!
  • Car wash – offer a car wash service for a suggested donation of £5

or ideas that require a bit more planning:

  • Quiz – organise a quiz night and charge for entry
  • Second hand sale – books or clothing. Someone’s trash is another’s treasure!
  • Miles for Freedom walk. Get a route and ask colleagues to get sponsorship for a set number of miles

Banking donations

To bank your donations you can either:

  1. Transfer donations by BACS. Contact info@rebuildeastmidlands.org for our bank details.
  2. Set up a fundraising page linked to Rebuild East Midlands Justgiving page. Simply click Start Fundraising or bank directly on our page.
  3. Donate online using the form below.
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Raise Awareness

To help raise awareness of modern slavery, we have created some resources you are welcome to share and use in communications, across social media, or with teams.  There is a mix of posters, quiz cards, social media assets and a case story – all of which will help raise awareness and demonstrate that you are standing with us to Raise Awareness. Raise Hope. this Anti-Slavery Week.

If you are a business and would like to find out how to raise awareness of modern slavery by becoming a Rebuild Business Ambassador, please visit our webpage for further information.

If you would like more information about Rebuild training or awareness sessions, please get in touch at training@rebuildeastmidlands.org or visit the page below.

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