Freedom Founder Nominated for INSPIRE Award

Freedom Charity founder Aneeta Prem MBE has been nominated for the 2027 Multicultural INSPIRE Awards in the Outstanding Contribution to Social Change category. Her nomination reflects her work through Freedom Charity to prevent forced marriage, female genital mutilation (FGM), Dishonour Abuse and other forms of violence against women and girls.

We would be grateful for your vote. Vote for Aneeta Prem MBE on the official INSPIRE Awards website before 12 noon on Monday 26 October 2026. Find her under Outstanding Contribution to Social Change.

What are the Multicultural INSPIRE Awards?

The Multicultural INSPIRE Awards celebrate individuals and organisations making a positive difference in British society, including people from communities whose achievements do not always receive the attention they deserve. The Outstanding Contribution to Social Change award recognises contributions to issues including equality, justice and human rights.

The 2027 awards ceremony will take place in Birmingham on 13 February 2027. Aneeta is a nominee, not yet a finalist. Public voting contributes to selecting finalists; winners are chosen later by an independent judging committee.

Why Freedom Charity’s work matters

Founded in 2009, Freedom Charity challenges abuse that takes away someone’s safety, freedom and right to choose. Education and prevention are at the heart of our work. We want young people to recognise warning signs, understand their rights and know where to seek help.

Through books, school resources, safeguarding education, training and awareness campaigns, we have worked to make subjects such as forced marriage and FGM easier to recognise and discuss. Aneeta’s official nomination also refers to her contributions to parliamentary discussions and her books But It’s Not Fair and Cut Flowers.

There is no honour in abuse. No tradition, family expectation or reputation can justify coercion, threats or violence. That is why Freedom uses the term Dishonour Abuse.

What this recognition could mean

Recognition is only valuable if it helps bring these issues to wider attention. We hope the nomination will introduce more people to Freedom’s safeguarding work, encourage difficult conversations and help schools, families and professionals recognise abuse and take it seriously.

We are grateful to our trustees, volunteers and supporters, and especially to those who have trusted Freedom. There is still much to do.

Please vote and share

If you would like to support this nomination, please vote for Aneeta Prem MBE in the Outstanding Contribution to Social Change category and share the link with family, friends and colleagues.

Voting closes at 12 noon on Monday 26 October 2026. Thank you for supporting Freedom Charity.

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Why Give to Freedom?

Freedom Charity is a UK safeguarding charity working to prevent forced marriage, female genital mutilation (FGM) and Dishonour Abuse.

Donations help sustain education, safeguarding resources, professional training, public awareness and practical routes to help. Freedom does not claim that a particular donation amount guarantees an individual outcome. We explain what the charity does, publish evidence where it is available and let supporters choose the way they want to help.

Why support Freedom?

Freedom has focused on forced marriage and FGM since 2009. Its work includes school and professional education, safeguarding books and resources, the Freedom App, public campaigns and information for people seeking help.

Supporters can check Freedom’s Evidence & Impact and Governance & Due Diligence pages before deciding to give.

Ways to give

Give once or monthly: use Freedom’s secure donation page and add Gift Aid if you are eligible.
Leave a gift in your Will: read the free Gifts in Wills guide and information for solicitors and executors.
Fund or partner with Freedom: trusts, foundations, philanthropists and companies can discuss substantial, core or restricted funding before making a commitment.
Fundraise: support Freedom through a school, workplace, community group, birthday or challenge.
Send a virtual card: choose a Freedom eCard and make an optional donation.

Donate to Freedom Gifts in Wills Funding & partnerships

What your support helps sustain

Freedom’s charitable work includes prevention and safeguarding education, specialist information, resources for schools and professionals, public awareness and routes to appropriate help. Unrestricted donations give the trustees flexibility to use funds where they are most useful within the charity’s purposes.