At Savera UK, we are on a mission to end ‘honour’-based abuse (HBA) and harmful practices for good. While our mission focuses on safeguarding, advocacy, and raising awareness, it’s also about creating spaces where our clients and their families can feel safe and valued.

This Christmas, we hosted a special event for our clients and their families. It was a warm and festive gathering, offering them a chance to come together, share moments of solace, and enjoy the season in a space where they could simply be themselves.

Beth, a member of our Direct Intervention Team, led and organised the event. She commented “Our Savera UK Christmas party is such a beautiful celebration not only for our clients but our staff too. A lot of our clients have no family, friends or community who they can celebrate the festivities with. However, our Savera UK family is always there for them right through their journey to safety, and beyond.”

The festivities

The Christmas party brought together 50+ clients and their children for a day filled with laughter, and a real sense of community.

The event welcomed families from all walks of life, each bringing their own experiences and traditions. For some, Christmas may not typically be part of their celebrations, but they joined in to embrace the festivities.

Hosted in a private venue, the party created a safe and comfortable space where our clients could relax and enjoy themselves fully. For many, having this privacy meant they could let their guard down, celebrate freely, and feel at ease.

Children filled the dance floor with energy, their excitement was impossible to ignore, while mothers sat together, sharing conversation and smiles— taking a rare moment to just be (and the adults joined the fun on the dance floor too).

A client shared with the team “Savera UK have done it again – year after year. I love coming to the Christmas Parties because it’s such a lovely atmosphere and it gives me hope.”

The gifts that keep on giving 

Thanks to the incredible generosity of Cash4Kids @ Radio City, every child left with arms full of presents and smiles that lit up the room. Adults were not forgotten either, with gifts kindly provided by Hillsong Church adding to the festive spirit.

Donations from the general public and our partners made the day even more special, reminding us all of the power of community and being there for one another. It’s not about the gifts that made it special; it’s how the community came together to create moments that matter to our clients and remind us what it means to stand together.

Thank you

We want to thank everyone who helped make this event possible— our partners, funders, clients, and finally, our incredible team. 

We believe everyone deserves a life free from fear and abuse, where they can feel safe. Through our Christmas celebration, we were reminded of the power of community and how coming together can bring light and hope for the future.