Freedom works to protect children and young people from abuse and coercion through its helpline, safeguarding education, specialist resources and professional training. Our school resources include lesson materials awarded the PSHE Association Quality Mark. We also provide the Freedom App and training to help professionals recognise warning signs and respond safely.
Freedom Charity won the Community Organisation Award for Gender at the 2026 National Diversity Awards. View the official winners.
Freedom Charity is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales, charity number 1139657. View the Charity Commission record.
See the evidence behind Freedom Charity’s safeguarding, education, training, campaigning and support work, with links to independent records and official sources. View Evidence & Impact.
Freedom Charity campaigned for stronger legal protection against forced marriage. Forced marriage is now a criminal offence in the UK, with the legal framework differing by jurisdiction.
We developed the Freedom App to provide accessible information, safeguarding guidance and routes to help for people affected by forced marriage, FGM and related abuse.
A specialist helpline for people affected by forced marriage, FGM and Dishonour Abuse, with routes to further help when needed.
Freedom Charity campaigned against virginity testing and hymenoplasty. Both practices are now illegal across the UK under the Health and Care Act 2022.
Freedom Charity has published two educational novels, But It’s Not Fair and Cut Flowers, to support learning about forced marriage and FGM. Copies have also been donated to schools, pupils and libraries.
Our forced marriage and FGM lesson resources have been awarded the PSHE Association Quality Mark and are designed to support safe, age-appropriate teaching.
We designed and registered the Red Triangle Symbol which can be worn as a lapel pin badge.
We regularly visit schools, giving assemblies and also supporting Key Stage 2 and 3 teaching.
We present to local community groups to raise awareness of abuse.
We provide bespoke training to front-line professionals - Educators, Police Officers, Social Service leaders, NHS staff, Court Judges, Border Force officials, and airline staff.
See selected television, radio, press and public-speaking appearances, with a clear route for journalist, policy and briefing enquiries.
Buy But It’s Not Fair or Cut Flowers, wear the Red Triangle badge, make a donation, invite Freedom into a school, book professional safeguarding training, or share our factual resources with someone who may need them.
Freedom Charity focuses on forced marriage, female genital mutilation (FGM), Dishonour Abuse and honour-based abuse, virginity testing and hymenoplasty, safeguarding education and related forms of coercion within its charitable remit.
Freedom Charity provides safeguarding education for schools and professional teams on forced marriage, FGM, honour-based abuse and related harmful practices. Schools can use the forced-marriage and FGM lesson packs hosted by the PSHE Association, explore But It’s Not Fair and Cut Flowers, and request pupil or staff sessions. Professionals can request tailored training and briefings. Schools · Professional training
Forced marriage to become a crime
Read Freedom Charity’s latest safeguarding articles, policy commentary, case updates and campaign news.
FGM is recognised internationally as a violation of the human rights of girls and women. It reflects deep-rooted inequality between the sexes and constitutes an extreme form of discrimination against women. It is nearly always carried out on minors and is a violation of the rights of children.
