CARITAS BAKHITA HOUSE 2015

CARITAS BAKHITA HOUSE
2015 - Year In Review
Dear Friends & Supporters,
2015 has been a truly wonderful inaugural year for Caritas Bakhita House. This January 2016 marks a year since we
purchased the house, with the aim of renovating it to become a safe house for rescued victims of human trafficking
in the UK.
Within six months the house opened its doors to its first guests, and since then has been fulfilling its mission to
provide emergency care for female victims of trafficking, particularly those who have no access to public funds and
who no one else will care for. All of these women have suffered unimaginable atrocities; sexual exploitation, domestic
servitude or forced sham marriages, all the while hidden from public view and unable to access help.
One of my highlights of this year were the women themselves. Already more than 20 guests have stayed with us at
Bakhita House, and seeing the change in them each day makes all the hard work worth it. One young woman springs
to my mind; having escaped her traffickers, she ended up living rough on the streets when she found out she was
pregnant. She was rescued by British Red Cross and was brought to Bakhita House. Choosing life, she gave birth to a
healthy baby girl, and is continuing her journey into independence with the help of Bakhita House.
The highlight of my Christmas Day was when I skyped Bakhita House and the guests sang Merry Christmas to me,
something they had learnt especially. Other highlights include the fact that, so far, eight women have successfully
moved onto secondary accommodation, and three women have been repatriated to their home countries.
During their stay with us we have been delighted to provide these women with emotional, physical, spiritual and legal
support. With the help of our Bakhita Staff and more than 20 volunteers, who dedicate their time and talents helping
these women on their journey to rebuild their lives, we are truly making a difference fighting this crime against
humanity.
We have also been blessed with generous financial support in our first year; without such generosity, none of this
work could be made possible. Thank you again, and we pray that 2016 will be just as successful.
Yours sincerely,
Karen Anstiss
Bakhita House Manager
Karen’s Background
Before
becoming
Bakhita
House
Manager, Karen worked for the
Metropolitan Police Service for 31 years.
For 12 of these years she worked in the
Serious Organised Crime Group, which
later formed the Human Trafficking Unit,
alongside Kevin Hyland, who is now the
UK’s first Anti-Slavery Commissioner.
Working intensively in this field, Karen
saw first-hand how the Police and the
Church, working together, could make a
real difference in the lives of human
trafficking victims.
‘Liberate victims, rehabilitate the
excluded and unmask the traffickers.’
Pope Francis, 2015
CARITAS BAKHITA HOUSE
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR
HE Cardinal Vincent hosts an
event at Bakhita House for
major donors to Growing in
Faith, proceeds of which helped
make Bakhita House possible.
The Diocese of Westminster
commits to buying, refitting
and opening a safe house for
rescued female victims of
human trafficking.
Renovations begin
2015
JAN
Karen is hired to be
Bakhita House Manager
MARCH
The UK Modern Slavery
Act 2015 became law
Caritas
Westminster
HE Cardinal Vincent hosts the
first tour signs
a contact
with
of Bakhita House. In attendance
were
‘Just
the UK’s first Independent charity
Anti-Slavery
Enough’
to work in
Commissioner, Kevin Hyland
OBE, and
Metropolitan Police Assistant
schools raising
Commissioner Patricia Gallan.
awareness about
Human Trafficking.
.
The Bishops Conference of
England and Wales host a
Dinner to raise awareness on
human trafficking and to launch
The Bakhita Initiative, the
Catholic Church’s global
response to the problem, of
which Bakhita House is part.
MAY
JUNE
Farm Street Parish hosts a
fundraising dinner at Fortnum
and Mason, and some of their
parishioners hike the Ignatian
Camino, all to raise funds in
support of Bakhita House.
Bakhita House helps three of its
guests successfully repatriate
to their home country, where
they will continue their journey
into independence.
SEPT
Caritas Bakhita House Opens and
the first victims arrive.
A delegation of 52 officials
from the Romanian Embassy
visited Bakhita House to
establish links with the House,
encouraging them to open a
house using the same model
in Romania.
One of the guests gives
birth during her stay.
14 guests have stayed at
Bakhita House already.
OCT
Two private, discrete tours
of Bakhita House took
place for Trusts interested
in funding Bakhita House,
resulting in a pledge of
£100,000 over three years.
NOV
DEC
The third Santa Marta Group Conference
on Human Trafficking takes place in
Madrid. Opened by Queen Sofia of Spain,
delegates from police forces and religious
groups arrived from 30 different countries.
CARITAS BAKHITA HOUSE
GUEST PROFILE
These stats are based on the 20 guests admitted to Caritas Bakhita House, as of December 2015.
CARITAS BAKHITA HOUSE - GUEST STORIES
Hiruni’s Story
Chinasa’s Story
Hiruni was trafficked from the Asian Continent to the UK. She was forced
into Domestic Servitude, but like many victims of human trafficking she was
also subject to serious sexual assaults during her time in captivity. After
being rescued from her captors she was initially being cared for in a Church.
Chinasa was trafficked into the UK from the African continent for the purpose
of sexual exploitation. When she was finally rescued by the police, she was
put into accommodation in the same location she believed her traffickers had
took her to. As a consequence Chinasa was traumatised, and the authorities
contacted Bakhita House to see whether Chinasa could be provided with
respite whilst her new accommodation was arranged.
Since moving to Bakhita House Hiruni has already started English lessons,
and has been regularly seeing a therapist. She has also started to join in
and cook evening meals with the staff. She has been interviewed by the
police and is supported in doing this by Bakhita House staff. Currently
Bakhita House staff are liaising with a number of other agencies to put in
place a long term care plan for Hiruni.
When Chinasa first arrived at Bakhita House, she didn’t want to leave her
room. But after a few days of support she began joining in with the evening
meal, and has since cooked for everyone too! Bakhita House staff are now
working to ensure her move on accommodation is appropriate for her needs.
How Bakhita House Works
Bakhita House is in close contact with over 35 other
NGO’s working in this field, and works closely with the
Metropolitan Police.
15 guests have signed the National Referral
Mechanism during their stay at Bakhita House and are
now eligible to receive government help.
Over 20 volunteers offer their time and services to Bakhita
House, including:
- Pro-bono legal advice and help.
- Translation and interpretation in over 20 languages
- One-on-one English lessons
- Wellbeing & Arts Therapy
- Pastoral and Spiritual care
- Cooking classes and basic ICT training
- Education and Employment help
CARITAS BAKHITA HOUSE - GUEST CARE PLAN
CARITAS BAKHITA HOUSE
OUR PARTNERS*
Partnering Organisations
-
-
-
Metropolitan Police
Kalayaan -migrant domestic worker rights advocacy organisation.
The Helen Bamber Foundation - care to survivors of human rights
violations organisation.
Hestia - broad social service provider around housing, work,
education, training, health care and surviving abuse, neglect and
violence.
The Eaves Poppy Project - support, advocacy, accommodation to
women trafficked into the UK.
The Red Cross -assessment and referral partner.
The Salvation Army - assessment and referral partner.
Medaille Trust (staff training)
Just Enough – Working in schools to raise awareness about Human
Trafficking
Consultative Relationships (site visits, delegation briefings, meetings and
sharing “how to” knowledge)
-
-
Romania
Belarus
Estonia
Latvia
Turkey
Vietnam
Other UK dioceses in discussion with regarding safe houses:
Portsmouth, Salford
Association of Chief Police Constables (APCO) – developing
collaborative
Rotarian Action Group
Religious Congregations Providing Services to Bakhita House
-
The Congregation of the Adoratrices (everyday care)
Institute of the Gospel (House manager)
Sisters of Mercy (Recruitment, policies)
Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace (Reflexology)
Sisters of St. Mary of Namur (Therapeutic Art)
Society of the Sacred Heart(Accommodation for victim meetings)
Society of Catholic Medical Missionaries a.k.a. Medical Mission
Sisters (Holistic care/Massage)
Faithful Companions of Jesus (Cooking/baking lessons) Missionary
Sisters of St. Columban (English lessons)
Daughters of Divine Love Congregation (Interpreter; Nigerian
languages)
Daughters of the Heart of Mary (Coordinating English lessons,
office management)
Farm Street Jesuit Church of the Immaculate Conception
(Ignatian Camino and Gala Fundraisers)
*as of Dec 2015
CARITAS BAKHITA HOUSE
FUNDING SUMMARY 2015
Source
Diocese of Westminster - Commitment:
Parishes, Schools & Religious Orders greater than £1,000
Trusts & Foundations – Greater than £1,000
Bakhita Initiative Gala Dinner
Major Donors
Lenten Alms (WRCDT)
Growing in Faith
All Donations – less than £1,000
Online Donations (WRCDT)
Gift Aid:
Total:
Amount
Pledged
Including
Gift Aid
Money
Money to be
Banked 2015 Banked 2016
Money to be Money to be Money to be
Banked 2017 Banked 2018 Banked 2019
£340,000.00 £340,000.00
£340,000.00
£0
£0
£0
£0
£182,051.03
£139,367.10
£138,700.00
£123,500.00
£20,100.62
£11,083.00
£2,050.00
£1,375.00
£0
£959,601.75
£182,051.03
£34,367.10
£138,700.00
£19,500.00
£20,100.62
£11,083.00
£2,050.00
£1,375.00
£0
£749,226.75
£0
£38,000.00
£0
£61,000.00
£0
£0
£0
£0
£30,386.25
£129,386.25
£0
£33,000.00
£0
£41,000.00
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£75,000.00
£0
£33,000.00
£0
£1,000.00
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£34,000.00
Total:
£0
£0
£0
£1,000.00
£0
£0
£0
£0
£0
£1,000.00
£988,613.00
£182,051.03
£139,367.10
£143,000.00
£149,500.00
£20,100.62
£11,083.00
£2,117.00
£1,393.75
£0
£988,613.00
CARITAS BAKHITA HOUSE
FUNDING BREAKDOWN 2015 – PRIVATE PHILANTHROPY
The Pyramid of Gifts does not include the Diocese of Westminster’s commitment to fund the running
costs of Bakhita House for three years, or the Lenten Alms and Growing in Faith contributions.
Thank you to the following donors for the gracious donations we have received. We applaud and thank
you for your support of Caritas Bakhita House. Without your help, this would not be possible.
Filippo Altissimo
Elisabeth Salina Amorini
Ben Andradi
Anne Moran
Lord & Lady Bamford
Mark & Maria Bentley
Guillermo & Montserrat Besaccia
Gavin Boyle
Andrew Boyle
Stephen & Trixie Brenninkmeijer
Julie Buclez
Wenceslao & Maria Bunge
Jean-Marc Ciancimino
Sarah Cooke
B S & M A Cryer
Maria De Elizalde
Noreen Doyle
Teresa Evans
Farm Street Church
Farnborough Hill Catholic Independent School
Leslie Ferrar
Alexander Rupert Fitzalan-Howard
Rafael & Silvia Gil-Alberdi
Katushka Giltsoff-Asgian
Andrew Grant D.L
Simon Grenfell
Nicky Gumbel
Peter Harper
Ewan & Jennie Harper CBE, KCFO
Loughlin Hickey
John Hickman
Holy Cross Abbey
Leo & Margaret Hopley
Sir Harold Hood Trust
Alvaro & Isabel Huete
Simon Johnson
Carl & Patricia Juanette
Erland & Rosemarie Karlsson
John & Anna Maria Kennedy
Maurice & Hilda Laing Charitable Trust
Michael Legg
B ST L E M Little
Patrick Long
Thomas Lynch
George W Mallinckrodt KBE, KCSG
John McCaffrey
Arturo & Ana Miranda
Christine Morrissey
Harriet Mould
Andrew Ndoca
John O'Connor
John O'Leary
Chinyelu Oguanuo
Palmers Green Parish
Oliver Pawle
Paulo Pereira
Norman Pickavance
The Clive and Sylvia Richards Charity
Mike Rebeiro
Rotary Club Norwich St Edmund Trust Fund
Rotary Club of Burnham-on-Crouch Trust Fund
Sisters of Mercy
St Aloysius Convent – Faithful Companions of Jesus
John Studzinski CBE
Peter Sutherland
Tim Syder
Tudor Foundation
The Welton Foundation