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Ride For Freedom takes a 360-degree approach within the context of global modern slavery, by harnessing the universal appeal and power of cycling to advocate, educate and collaborate to end the heinous crime and to remediate to survivors and engage multiple stakeholders to create a comprehensive and effective response. Survivor Empowerment Ride For Freedom's Freewheel Empowerment Programme focuses on empowering survivors of modern slavery by providing them with bicycles, accessories, and cycling training. This approach addresses the immediate needs of survivors, offering them tangible tools for mobility, independence, and physical well-being. Preventative Education The Schools Prevention Programme targets children in East London, educating them about modern slavery prevention. By raising awareness and equipping young minds with the knowledge to identify and respond to signs of modern slavery, Ride For Freedom contributes to breaking the cycle of exploitation and vulnerability. Community Engagement Through collaborative efforts within the communities of Barking and Dagenham, Ride For Freedom fosters a sense of solidarity and collective responsibility in addressing modern slavery. By involving schools, local organisations, and residents, the programme creates a supportive environment for survivors and a vigilant community against exploitation. Advocacy and Policy Ride For Freedom's initiatives serve as a platform for advocacy and policy dialogue on modern slavery at both local and global levels. By sharing insights, best practices, and success stories, the programme contributes to shape policies and interventions aimed at combating modern slavery worldwide. Research and Evaluation Continuous monitoring, evaluation, and research are integral components of Ride For Freedom’s approach. By assessing the impact of their programmes on survivors, children, and the community, Ride For Freedom gathers valuable data to inform future interventions and contribute to evidence-based practices in the global fight against modern slavery.
Ride For Freedom’s stakeholders include survivors of modern slavery who benefit from our Freewheel Programme, and school children who are educated through our Schools Programme. Additional stakeholders include the survivors’ third sector advocates/support workers, and the children’s teachers and teaching assistants. All are consulted with through anecdotal feedback as well as through written surveys; their feedback has informed programmatic and practical changes to ensure the sessions: meet the service users’ needs, expand their understanding, and have a meaningful and long-term impact. The Schools Programme successfully reached several hundred primary school children in East London and South Wales. Education is a powerful catalyst for change, and at Ride For Freedom, we firmly believe that knowledge is the first step toward dismantling the systems that perpetuate modern slavery. Our Schools Programme has been essential to our strategy, providing young minds with the tools to recognise and act against this atrocity. -In Years 3 and 4, 96% of students grasped the concept of freedom, while Year 5 and 6 students mir-rored this understanding with an impressive 96% correctly identifying freedom as the power to make their own choices. -The notion of modern slavery was similarly understood by 90% in Year 3 and 4, and 95% in Year 5 and 6, demonstrating a significant shift in their awareness of this pressing global issue. -Students’ understanding of climate change also soared, with 88% of Year 3 and 4 students, and an astounding 96% of Year 5 and 6 students correctly identifying it as a long-term shift in Earth’s weather. -Climate change can increase the vulnerability to modern slavery, with 73% of younger students and 78% of older students recognising the link. -Similarly, 91% of Year 5 and 6 students understood the dangers of County Lines, showing not only their awareness but their ability to engage with and critically assess the risks in their own communi-ties. -The overwhelming majority of students, 98% in Year 3 and 4 and 95% in Year 5 and 6, knew the correct response when they saw signs of someone in need, such as those signified by the SUITS acronym. -And more than half of Year 5 and 6 students expressed their intention to continue spreading the les-sons learned, particularly about the dangers of County Lines and modern slavery. The Freewheel Programme, delivered in East London, has proven to be a continuing beacon of transforma-tive change for survivors of modern slavery. This year we prioritised the outcomes for the modern slavery survivor service users who attended our Free-wheel Programme, rather than solely focus on numerical impact. We had the incredible privilege of recon-necting with two of the programme’s participants, witnessing firsthand its lasting impact on their lives. These individuals, who once faced unimaginable hardships, are now on a path to independence, empowered by the opportunities provided through the Freewheel Programme. Through resilience and dedication, the Free-wheel Programme has provided immediate support and fostered long-term change for those it serves. The testimonials we’ve gathered have spoken volumes about the true power of the Freewheel Programme. They highlight the profound transformation experienced by those who have taken part – individuals who have reclaimed their lives, regained their confidence, and are now ambassadors of their journeys. These per-sonal stories are a testament to the programme’s ability to restore dignity, ignite self-belief, and provide a pathway to freedom, proving that the impact of Freewheel goes far beyond just cycling. It is a catalyst for lasting change and empowerment. “Thank you for this privilege and a great opportunity. This would help me with my physical and emotional wellbeing. I'm very grateful and honoured.” -AA, Service User, Freewheel Programme 2024 "After participating in the Freewheel programme, I feel confident and more comfortable. Before, I would find riding on the street terrifying, but now I always look forward to biking, whether to go somewhere or have a mental breather and calm my nerves. It means so much to me, and being given a nice bike with full equipment made me feel valued as a human being." - AVJESP, Service User, Freewheel Programme 2024
Full details are provided in our accounts. There were no other transactions or arrangements in connection with the remuneration of directors, or compensation for director’s loss of office, which require to be disclosed.
No transfer of assets other than for full consideration
This report was approved by the board of directors on
7 February 2025
And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Gordon Miller
Status: Director