We will end ‘honour’-based abuse (HBA) and harmful practices.

‘Savera’ means ‘new beginning’ in Hindi, which is symbolic of what we provide for survivors and those at risk of HBA and harmful practices, regardless of age, culture, sexuality, gender or ethnicity.

What is HBA? →

You are not alone. We believe you, help and stand with you to end ‘honour’-based abuse and harmful practices.

What we do

Direct intervention & safeguarding
Training & education
Community engagement
Campaigns & advocacy
Youth work

Our impact this year

339

We provided life-saving and life-changing safeguarding assistance to 339 active clients

378

We helped 378 callers seeking advice through our national helpline

2,334

We educated 2,334 professionals through our work

Read our impact report

Our strategy

Our strategy sets out how we will end HBA and harmful practices, through survivor-centred services, professional education, community engagement and systemic change.

Read our full strategy

Survivors at the centre — every decision tested against survivor safety and voice
Building professional capability — equipping practitioners to recognise and respond
Community-led change — working within communities, not just for them
Influencing policy & attitudes — campaigning for lasting systemic change

Our team

Savera UK is made of several key teams, all working together to help those in need and end ‘honour’-based abuse and harmful practices. We don’t publish names and photos of our team due to the sensitive nature of our work .

CEO

The charity is headed up by our Chief Executive Officer

Direct Intervention

Dedicated professionals dealing with casework, safeguarding & advocacy

Community Engagement

Our feet on the ground, delivering sessions, events & advocacy programme

Training & Education

Our specialist team delivering bespoke training and education

Marketing & Comms

A dynamic team delivering campaigns, content & communications

Admin & Operations

The team keeping everything working from Finance and HR to organisational support

Board of trustees

Our trustees provide governance, strategic oversight and accountability for Savera UK’s work. They are drawn from a range of professional backgrounds including law, health, social care and business.

Meet the board

Ambassadors & patrons

Our ambassadors and patrons support Savera UK’s mission, raising our profile, opening doors and championing the cause in their own fields.

Meet our Ambassadors

Research and publications

Savera UK contributes to research, policy and practice on HBA and harmful practices. Our work informs statutory guidance, professional training and public awareness.