A year in review
Our Impact
Ensuring no one is left to struggle alone
We help people who have experienced trauma find safety and stability, while strengthening the systems around them to respond with care rather than harm.
Our latest Impact Report, featured below, highlights our most recent achievements. Explore the difference we've made in the lives of individuals rebuilding after violence, war, persecution, and displacement, and in strengthening the organisations and people that support them.
“If you weren’t here with me, I don’t know what would have happened.”
— Refugee Therapy Client
Our Work in Action
We sat with people who had crossed land and sea to reach sanctuary, offered calm amidst nightmares, shared stories, and made art. Together, we made healing from trauma a possibility. We also strengthened the organisations working with these individuals, offering vitally needed training and therapeutic supervision.
Highlights and Achievements
Thanks to the unwavering support of our community, we achieved significant milestones this year:
Increased Therapy Access: Provided vital free therapy to 54 refugees and people seeking asylum, helping navigate challenges to trauma recovery.
720 Frontline Staff Supported: Delivered training and therapeutic supervision to 720 frontline staff, enhancing their capacity to support vulnerable individuals.
100% Clients Reported Impact: Therapy has empowered clients to manage distress, rebuild relationships, and rediscover purpose in their lives.
Significant Mental Health Improvement: 95% of clients experienced improved mental health.
Increased Agency: 60% of clients reported feeling more in charge of their lives.
Enhanced Belonging: 57% of clients felt an increased sense of belonging and connection within their communities.
Improved Emotional Regulation: 55% of clients reported an increased ability to manage their feelings.
Increased Financial Resilience: 33% of income now comes from provision of therapeutic support and training.
About Trauma Foundation South West
We are a dedicated team of therapists, supervisors, and interpreters operating in the South West of England. We bring together lived experience of forced displacement, trauma, and professional expertise to provide a safe space for people rebuilding their lives.
Our work is guided by our core values of Compassion, Collaboration, and Courage.
We believe in meeting people where they are, working together for greater impact, and challenging ourselves to grow.
Download the Full Report
For a comprehensive overview of our impact, financials, and future plans, please download the complete report:
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