Our Impact
2025 was an important and exciting year for Strength & Stem.
The world that Strength & Stem imagines is one where women survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking are restored from their trauma, empowered for the future and sustain a good quality of life through the healing power of floristry.
The need for this trauma-informed approach to women’s recovery is urgent when modern slavery appears to be rising. In 2025, the Home Office reported the highest number of suspected cases of modern slavery, trafficking and exploitation with 23,411 people referred under the National Referral Mechanism.
Strength & Stem offers women survivors a flower-filled road towards a life of dignity and worth. In 2025, we helped 88 women through our programme of training, work experience and volunteer mentoring, and our growing alumni network.
The women we work with inspire us. We are proud to walk alongside you as you pursue your vision for a brighter future. One of our participants summed it up beautifully: ‘Going to Strength & Stem training made me want more from my life.’
What we delivered
“I felt I had the power of making choices and that made me feel more confident.”
“After a hard time with my mental health this workshop was the best thing to get my mind away, thank you.”
“I will dance more and go to enjoy the park with birds and dogs.”
Our impact
“Being surrounded by other women that can understand what I have gone through, even without talking about it – it is empowering.”
“I am happy and proud to wear something I have made by my own hand.”
“I have gained confidence in speaking to customers and working as part of a team.”
