Causeway Charity

What Causeway Charity does

Causeway was a UK-registered charity, founded in 2005 and based in Sheffield, that provided support services to victims and survivors of modern slavery and exploitation. Its work spanned victim casework, referrals, protection assistance, and recovery support, delivered through a small set of dedicated programmes: the MDPS (Multi-Agency Dynamic Purchasing System) procurement mechanism, ReFocus rehabilitation, Immediate Justice victim support, the Plan B violence reduction initiative, and the SCS (Serious Crime Stopper) anonymous reporting service. Operationally, the charity sat inside a multi-agency ecosystem involving UK police forces (Merseyside, South Yorkshire, and West Midlands Police), the Charity Commission, and Companies House, and ran a 24-hour referral helpline plus an employability partnership with Bright Future.

As a non-profit, Causeway did not sell products or services; its income derived from charitable funding and grants, and beneficiaries received support at no cost. The organisation employed 101-250 staff and was structured as a single-programme charity focused on modern slavery. It maintained no proprietary technology platform, no app or API surface, and no disclosed AI capabilities, with service delivery reliant on human casework and statutory partnerships.

On 30 June 2026, Causeway ceased operations following a financial review which concluded the charity could not continue to operate. Support services were transferred to The Salvation Army, which now operates the 24-hour referral helpline (0800 808 3733) and handles professional referrals. Programme-specific work was handed over: MDPS, ReFocus, and Immediate Justice to Merseyside Police; Plan B to South Yorkshire Police Violence Reduction Unit; and SCS to West Midlands Police. Bright Future continues independently under the Co-operative. The Causeway website is retained online for information and legacy purposes only.

Name

Causeway Charity

Legal name

Causeway

Website

https://wearecauseway.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Closed

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Causeway was a UK charity that supported victims and survivors of modern slavery and exploitation through casework, referrals, and multi-agency programmes; it closed on 30 June 2026, with successor services transferred to The Salvation Army and various UK police forces.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Anti-Trafficking Victim Support Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Human Rights Organizations (813311)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Safeguarding) (BPADAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Emergency Shelter, Camp Coordination & Camp Management (CCCM) (BPADADAB)

Keywords

• Modern slavery support
• Anti-trafficking services
• Victim rehabilitation
• Survivor assistance
• Exploitation recovery

Headquarters

HQ city

Sheffield, England

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Core offering

Causeway was a UK charity that provided free support services to individuals affected by modern slavery and exploitation, encompassing referrals, protection assistance, recovery support, and employability pathways. It operated several named programmes (MDPS, ReFocus, Immediate Justice, Plan B, and SCS) alongside its core victim-support work, and worked closely with statutory partners such as The Salvation Army and UK police forces. The charity closed on 30 June 2026 after a financial review concluded it could not continue operating.

Product overview

Causeway was a single-programme charity providing support services for people affected by modern slavery and exploitation. The charity operated several distinct programmes including MDPS (Multi-Agency Dynamic Purchasing System), ReFocus, Immediate Justice, Plan B, and SCS (Serious Crime Stopper). These programmes collectively provided victim support, referral coordination, rehabilitation services, and crime reporting mechanisms. Causeway ceased operations on 30 June 2026, with successor organisations (The Salvation Army for support services, and various police forces for specific programmes) continuing the work.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Modern Slavery Support Services Free support services for victims and survivors of modern slavery and exploitation in the UK, including referral coordination, protection assistance, recovery support, and case management.
• MDPS (Multi-Agency Dynamic Purchasing System)
• ReFocus
• Immediate Justice
• Plan B
• SCS (Serious Crime Stopper)

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• The Salvation ArmycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfter Causeway's closure on 30 June 2026, The Salvation Army took over providing support services for people affected by modern slavery. The Salvation Army now operates the 24-hour referral helpline (0800 808 3733) and manages service enquiries and referrals.
• Bright FuturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBright Future was Causeway's former employability partner, helping survivors of modern slavery gain employment. Following Causeway's closure, Bright Future continues to operate as a separate entity, providing employability services independently through the Co-operative.

Recent moves4 records

Direct peers

• Hestia: London-based charity supporting vulnerable people including modern slavery victims through refuges, advocacy, and recovery services. Comparable in providing integrated survivor support comparable to Causeway's case-managed approach.
• Unseen: UK charity providing direct support to survivors of modern slavery, including safe housing and advocacy. Directly comparable in beneficiary profile and service model to Causeway's victim support work.
• Anti-Slavery International: World's oldest anti-slavery organisation, focused on advocacy, survivor support, and policy work addressing modern slavery. Comparable in mission and beneficiary focus, though heavier on advocacy than direct service delivery.
• Snowdrop Project: UK charity providing long-term trauma-informed support to survivors of modern slavery. Directly comparable in survivor-centred casework and rehabilitation focus.
• Hope for Justice: International anti-trafficking organisation with UK operations (Manchester HQ) delivering survivor recovery, advocacy, and training. Overlaps Causeway's ReFocus and Immediate Justice-style rehabilitation programmes.
• City Hearts UK: UK charity providing rescue, recovery, and reintegration services for victims of modern slavery and human trafficking. Directly comparable across the full survivor journey that Causeway also supported.
• The Nelson Trust: Gloucestershire-based charity supporting women affected by trauma, including modern slavery survivors, with accommodation and recovery services. Comparable in trauma-informed, residential/recovery delivery model.
• The Salvation Army (UK Modern Slavery Team): Operates the UK's largest modern slavery victim support service, directly comparable to Causeway's core offering. The Salvation Army assumed Causeway's support services, 24-hour helpline, and referral infrastructure upon closure, confirming near-identical service scope.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/charitycauseway

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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