Today MP Diana Johnson will be putting forward “ten minute rule motion” in support of criminalising buyers of sex (known as the “Nordic Model”). As an organisation with a long standing history of working with sexworkers, we know that criminalisation of clients makes it less safe for women to work as we have been told … Continue reading Basis oppose today’s 10 minute bill to introduce “Nordic Model” by Diana Johnson MP »

We are incredibly grateful and humbled by the support from everyone on this fundraiser,  first and foremost of course Grace who started this initiative.  We have been overwhelmed by all your generosity, big and small and your words of support for Grace as well as our work. Her work will not only ensure we have … Continue reading Van Fundraiser – thank you! »

Last Friday saw the launch of a month long campaign against the Managed Approach in Leeds. While we recognise the subject matter divides opinion, we have also seen many opinions being offered that may not reflect the reality of our work and as an evidence-based organisation we would like to make the following statement in … Continue reading Basis Response to Action Against Managed Approach »

Basis Yorkshire are delighted to announce that Moya Woolven will succeed Gemma Scire as CEO of Basis when she steps down in early September after five years in the role.  Moya has been the charity’s Operations Manager since 2016, where she has been at the heart of its impact and consolidation, including mobilising the new … Continue reading Basis Yorkshire Appoints New CEO »

Basis Yorkshire are 1 of 5 partners in the STAGE Project which brings together Changing Lives, GROW, A Way Out, Together Women, Basis Yorkshire and Women Centre to provide trauma-informed  support for women who have been groomed for sexual exploitation. The exploitation of women and girls who are targeted, who often have existing vulnerabilities, such … Continue reading Improved housing for adult survivors of sexual exploitation »