There are currently more than 122,000 men, women & children trapped in modern slavery in the UK.
Source NRM end of year summary 2025
Source NRM end of year summary 2025
In 2025, the NRM received 23,411 referrals of potential victims of modern slavery, which represents a 22% increase in referrals compared to the preceding year (19,117).
The most commonly referred exploitation types were labour (36%) and county lines (9%).
Source NRM end of year summary 2025
In 2025, 2,083 county lines referrals were flagged, accounting for 9% of all referrals received. The majority (76%) of these referrals were for male children.
The Clewer Initiative exists to raise awareness and mobilise the Church and communities to take action against modern slavery.
Only 30% of people know the signs of modern slavery.
Understanding modern slavery
What makes people vulnerable to exploitation? How do they become trapped? Who is exploiting them?
Types of modern slavery
Most of us have modern slavery in our communities in the supply of cheap goods and services or forced labour, sexual exploitation, county lines and forced begging.
How you can prevent modern slavery.
Report a concern
If you spot the signs or are worried about something you've seen, it is important that you report any suspicions of modern slavery to the police, the Modern Slavery Helpline or Crimestoppers.