Sheffield charity finally gets long awaited permanent home to help survivors of trafficking

A campaign was set up by The Snowdrop Project to try and raise £10,000 towards a new building in December 2019, in the hope of adding some much needed stability for its service users.

The charity’s home was previously located in Midcity House in the city centre, which was set to be demolished and meant the charity had to temporarily put its belongings into storage during lockdown.

Charity chief executive Lara Bundock said: "A few years ago we dreamed of a building that would provide a sense of home for survivors of trafficking in the city; a place that can be relied upon to be a consistent and stable beacon of safety, security and hope.

“We imagine this building will provide therapy, advocacy, community space, activities for adults and children, legal advice and education and employment opportunities.

“I am overwhelmingly excited to see the beginning of that dream realised with the help and support of so many people and I cannot wait to see the building take shape.

“Only five years ago we were providing support from an office in a cupboard under the stairs to about 10 people and now we have a place to call our own, last year supporting 167 adults and almost 80 dependents.”

The team would like to thank everyone who has made the move possible, from individuals and organisations who made donations, to trusts and foundations including Allchurches Trust, The National Lottery Community Fund, Garfield Weston Foundation and TRIBE Freedom Foundation, to name a few.

The Snowdrop Project, which is now located on Castle Street in the city centre, is encouraged that a new home will enable it to work with other charities and businesses in the region.

Lara added: “We welcome collaboration from other charities and businesses in the city who would like to be part of this next significant step for South Yorkshire and high quality support for survivors of trafficking."

For more information about The Snowdrop Project, see here.

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