Birthdays & milestones
Ask for donations instead of presents, mark an anniversary or take on a personal challenge.
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The freedom to live safely. The freedom to choose.
If you are looking to support work that protects children and young people from abuse, Freedom’s specialist focus is forced marriage, female genital mutilation (FGM) and Dishonour Abuse.
Freedom works through education, safeguarding resources, professional training, public awareness and practical routes to help. Every gift contributes to Freedom’s education, safeguarding and support work. Regular donations help us plan ahead.
Your support helps Freedom keep practical education, safeguarding information, professional training, public awareness and routes to help available throughout the year.
Give through the year
There is always a moment to choose Freedom.
Birthday. Ramadan. Eid. Vaisakhi. Diwali. International Women’s Day. International Day of the Girl. GivingTuesday. Christmas. A school event. A workplace challenge. Or simply today.
6 Feb · FGM prevention
International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM.
8 Mar · International Women’s Day
Strong for schools, workplaces and networks. Ramadan or Eid may also fall around this period in some years.
Vaisakhi · Easter · Passover
Supporter-led giving and community fundraising where appropriate.
Schools & community events
Sponsored walks, assemblies, clubs, societies and local events.
5 Sep · International Day of Charity
A natural moment for workplace nominations and community giving.
2–8 Oct · DaanUtsav
Followed by International Day of the Girl on 11 October.
Diwali & community giving
Diwali dates vary each year; supporters can choose to give or fundraise in a way that feels right to them.
20 Nov · World Children’s Day
A strong moment to talk about prevention, safety and young people’s rights.
GivingTuesday · Human Rights Day
GivingTuesday and 10 December can lead into one clear year-end campaign.
Christmas & Hanukkah
Supporters may choose Freedom as part of their seasonal giving.
Any month
Charity of the Year, staff nominations, matched giving and team fundraising can happen throughout the year.
Religious and cultural dates vary. Freedom welcomes supporters of every faith and none. Giving is always voluntary, and Freedom never links abuse to a particular religion or community.
What does Freedom Charity do?
Freedom Charity is a UK safeguarding charity working to prevent forced marriage, female genital mutilation, dishonour abuse, coercive control and related abuse through education, prevention, awareness campaigns, school resources and practical support.
Alongside school awareness, our work includes lesson resources awarded the PSHE Association Quality Mark, safeguarding books, the Freedom app, helpline routes, survivor support, public campaigns and professional training.
No child should be cut.
No teenager should be forced to marry.
Every young person deserves a childhood free from abuse.
How your donation helps protect children
Your donation can help fund school safeguarding education, lesson resources awarded the PSHE Association Quality Mark, safeguarding books, the Freedom app, awareness campaigns, helpline routes, FGM prevention work, forced marriage prevention work and practical support for survivors.
In practical terms, a donation can place the right information in front of a child, teacher, parent or professional at the moment it matters most. As a result, a child may hear that abuse is not their fault and that help exists.
Why prevention matters
Prevention must happen before the airport, before the ceremony, before the cutting and before the crisis.
After a child has been forced into marriage, taken abroad, cut or trapped by coercive control, the harm can be lifelong. Therefore, Freedom Charity’s work is built around early action.
We want children to recognise abuse sooner. We also want schools to spot warning signs earlier. Above all, professionals need to understand risk before it escalates.
Prevention is not soft work. It is child protection.
Why schools matter
Schools are often the safest place for a child to disclose.
For that reason, school education is central to Freedom Charity’s work. Books, assemblies, PSHE resources and awareness campaigns can give children the courage to speak. At the same time, they give teachers the confidence to act.
A safeguarding lesson may be the first time a child realises that what is happening to them is not normal, not their fault and not something they must face alone.
Read more about our PSHE resources:
https://freedomcharity.org.uk/pshe/
A year of giving
Choose a moment that matters to you.
You do not need a special day to support Freedom. But birthdays, workplace campaigns, faith and cultural celebrations, and recognised awareness days can give people a natural moment to act.
Start the year with regular giving
Choose a monthly gift, nominate Freedom at work or plan a fundraiser for the year ahead.
FGM prevention · 6 February
International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM is one of Freedom’s strongest specialist moments for education and fundraising.
International Women’s Day · 8 March
A strong moment for workplaces, schools and networks. Ramadan and Eid may also fall around this period in some years.
Spring and community giving
Vaisakhi, Easter and Passover can be supporter-led opportunities where communities choose to give or fundraise.
Faith and family occasions
Eid al-Adha may fall around this period in some years. General donations are welcome; Freedom does not describe gifts as religiously compliant giving.
Schools and summer events
Sponsored walks, assemblies, community days and end-of-term activities can support prevention work.
Birthdays and personal milestones
Ask for donations instead of presents, or turn a birthday, anniversary or challenge into a fundraiser.
Community fundraising
Summer events, clubs, societies and local groups can choose Freedom and use the official donation route.
International Day of Charity · 5 September
A useful moment for workplace nominations, community fundraising and explaining why Freedom’s specialist work matters.
Girls, giving and community
DaanUtsav runs 2–8 October and International Day of the Girl is 11 October. Use these moments respectfully and voluntarily.
Diwali · World Children’s Day
Diwali dates vary. World Children’s Day is 20 November. Both can support thoughtful community-led giving.
GivingTuesday and year-end
GivingTuesday, Human Rights Day on 10 December, Christmas and Hanukkah can form one clear year-end giving season.
Religious and cultural dates can vary by year, community and local calendar. Giving is always a personal choice. Freedom welcomes supporters of every faith and none, and never links abuse to a particular religion or community.
Why companies should donate
Corporate donations to Freedom Charity support practical child protection, safeguarding education and prevention.
For companies, this is a clear statement of values. Children should be safe. Girls must be protected from FGM. No child should be forced into marriage. Abuse should never be excused as culture, tradition or family duty.
Through corporate support, Freedom Charity can fund school resources, awareness campaigns, educational materials, safeguarding work and wider public education.
Ways to give to Freedom Charity
You can support Freedom Charity through a one-off donation, monthly giving, bank transfer, text donation, corporate support, workplace giving, fundraising, school fundraising, sponsored events, funeral collections, our shop, Give as you Live or a gift in your will.
Monthly donations are especially valuable because they help us plan prevention work throughout the year.
In addition, a legacy gift can protect children long into the future. However large or small, a gift in your will says that children should grow up free from abuse, fear and coercion.
Donate to Freedom Charity today
Freedom Charity cannot do this work without donations and grants.
Childhood should not be stolen. Forced marriage is abuse. FGM is child abuse. Silence protects perpetrators, not children. Most importantly, prevention saves futures.
Donate to Freedom Charity today and help protect children before harm becomes irreversible:
Donate to Freedom Charity
Registered charity number: 1139657
Frequently asked questions
Why donate to Freedom Charity?
Donate to Freedom Charity to support specialist prevention work on forced marriage, FGM and Dishonour Abuse through education, safeguarding resources, professional training and practical routes to help.
What does Freedom Charity do?
Freedom Charity works to prevent forced marriage, female genital mutilation, dishonour abuse and related harm. It provides education, school resources, awareness campaigns, safeguarding books, the Freedom app and routes to help.
How does Freedom Charity help schools?
Freedom Charity supports schools with safeguarding education, lesson resources awarded the PSHE Association Quality Mark, books and awareness work. Together, these help children and professionals recognise forced marriage, FGM and related abuse.
Can companies donate to Freedom Charity?
Yes. Corporate donations can help fund school education, safeguarding resources, campaigns and practical prevention work.
Can I leave a gift in my will to Freedom Charity?
Yes. You can remember Freedom Charity in your will. A legacy gift can help protect children long into the future.
How can I donate to Freedom Charity?
You can donate through the Freedom Charity Donate page, make a one-off gift, give monthly, donate by text, fundraise, support through your company, arrange a funeral collection or leave a gift in your will.
Choose the next step.
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But It’s Not Fair:
https://freedomcharity.org.uk/but-its-not-fair-forced-marriage-book/
Cut Flowers:
https://freedomcharity.org.uk/cut-flowers/
Contact Freedom Charity:
https://freedomcharity.org.uk/contact-us/
Giving to protect children from forced marriage, FGM and Dishonour Abuse
If you are looking for a charity helping to protect children and young people from abuse, Freedom’s specialist focus is forced marriage, female genital mutilation (FGM) and Dishonour Abuse. We work through education, safeguarding, professional training, practical information and routes to help.
Can I donate to help prevent forced marriage?
Yes. A one-off or monthly donation can help sustain Freedom’s prevention, education and safeguarding work on forced marriage. You can also fundraise through a school, workplace, community group or personal event.
Can I donate to help prevent FGM?
Yes. Freedom’s work includes FGM prevention, education, safeguarding resources and the Red Triangle campaign. Donations support the charity’s wider prevention and safeguarding work rather than purchasing a guaranteed individual outcome.
Can Muslims support Freedom during Ramadan or Eid?
Yes. Freedom welcomes supporters of every faith and none. If giving is part of how you mark Ramadan or Eid, you can make a general donation or organise a community fundraiser. Freedom does not currently describe general donations as zakat or zakat-eligible.
Does Freedom work only with Muslim communities?
No. Forced marriage, FGM and Dishonour Abuse must not be presented as belonging to one religion or community. Freedom’s safeguarding work is for people from all backgrounds. If your concern is protecting children or young people in a Muslim community, our specialist information and prevention work may still be relevant.
Can a mosque, gurdwara, mandir, church, synagogue or community group fundraise for Freedom?
Yes. Community groups can choose Freedom for a fundraiser or collection. Giving should always be voluntary, and we recommend using Freedom’s official donation page or contacting us first if you would like approved wording, materials or a QR code for an event.
Can I donate from outside the UK?
Freedom can welcome support from abroad. Our donation form shows amounts in pounds sterling, and your payment provider may apply exchange or transaction charges. Gift Aid is available only where the donor and donation meet the UK eligibility rules.
Ready to support Freedom? Donate once or monthly, start a fundraiser, or support Freedom through your workplace.
External links
GOV.UK forced marriage guidance:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-right-to-choose-government-guidance-on-forced-marriage
Charity Commission Freedom Charity register:
https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/about-the-register-of-charities/-/charity-details/5013926
PSHE Association Freedom Charity resources:
https://pshe-association.org.uk/lesson-plans/freedom-charity-forced-marriage-fgm
Aneeta Prem, London, 16 May 2026