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Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) @seacharity.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

What would you do if your daughter’s partner was pressuring her to hand over money? By recognising economic abuse, we can stop abusers in their tracks. Take our Spotting the Signs Challenge today: survivingeconomicabuse.org/spotting… #EconomicAbuse

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Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) @seacharity.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Around 1.3 million young women experienced economic abuse in the past year. Our new research with Ipsos in the UK reveals a crisis we can't ignore. The new Prime Minister must prioritise tackling it to stop girls' futures being stolen. #EconomicAbuse #SaveGirlsFutures

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Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) @seacharity.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Congratulations @lucyrigby.bsky.social on being appointed Chief Secretary to the Treasury - thank you for everything you've done for survivors. We welcome @rachelblakemp.bsky.social as Economic Secretary and look forward to working together to tackle economic abuse and deliver financial inclusion.

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Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) @seacharity.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Today, @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social read out the 110 names of women allegedly killed by men in the last year. Our report shows economic abuse is a serious risk factor for homicide & suicide. Let's stop more lives being stolen. survivingeconomicabuse.org/what-we-do/p... #Femicide #DomesticHomicide

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Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) @seacharity.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Thank you @catherinefookesmp.bsky.social for raising our new report in the House of Commons today. In response, Minister @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social highlighted that the Gov's new VAWG strategy has committed to tackling economic abuse. Video source: UK Parliament #VAWGStrategy #EconomicAbuse

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Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) @seacharity.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Economic abuse can be fatal. Will you help us campaign to save lives? Together, we can stop further lives being stolen. Sign the pledge today to stand against economic abuse: survivingeconomicabuse.org/what-we-… #EconomicAbuse #DomesticHomecide

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Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) @seacharity.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

"There is light at the end of the tunnel." Our report 'Hidden risks, fatal consequences: Economic abuse in Domestic Homicide Reviews' is clear about the danger economic abuse victims are in. Our message to survivors is simple: you are not alone. *Emily is a pseudonym. #Survivor #DomesticAbuse

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Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) @seacharity.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

This International Women's Day, we're asking you to act. Economic abuse kills. Without awareness, victim-survivors remain unseen and unsupported. Sign the pledge: survivingeconomicabuse.org/what-we-… #InternationalWomensDay #EconomicAbuse

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Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) @seacharity.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Economic abuse is not just a money problem. Our new report is a wake-up call – it kills. Read 'Hidden risks, fatal consequences: Economic abuse in Domestic Homicide Reviews': survivingeconomicabuse.org/what-we-… #DomesticAbuse #EconomicAbuse

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Image of a phone. Text: Need support? Don’t wait. Call 999 in an emergency. Talk to the Samaritans for mental health support: 116 123.For support about domestic abuse, call the National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247.

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Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) @seacharity.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Economic abuse is devastating, yet often over-looked. This Valentine's Day, we're raising awareness about some financial red flags to watch out for in your relationship. What at first might seem caring can quickly become controlling. Find out more: survivingeconomicabuse.org/i-need-h…

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Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) @seacharity.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Economic abuse affects 4.2 million UK women every year. But in 2024-25, the final year of our previous strategy, Making Waves, we made real, meaningful progress to challenge it. Read our full 2024-25 impact report to find out more: survivingeconomicabuse.org/about-us/our... 1/3

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Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) @seacharity.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

This year, take action to stop economic abuse... 👍Follow us across social media and amplify our message 💌Subscribe to our newsletter for updates and ways to take action. 💜Donate and help us support even more victim-survivors. Your support can make a real difference. 

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Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) @seacharity.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

From all of us at SEA, thank you for all your incredible support this year. Together we can stop economic abuse for good 💜 We will be closed from 25 December to 2 January. But you are not alone. Support is still available over the winter break. Check the graphic below for further details.

Accessing support over the winter break.
SEA will be closed from 25 December - 2 January.
But you are not alone.
You can still access support over the winter break.
If you’re in immediate danger, please call 999
If you need general support, contact the National Domestic Abuse helpline on 0808 2000 247
If you need information about economic abuse,
visit our website: survivingeconomicabuse.org

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Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) @seacharity.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

“I thought I knew most things about domestic abuse but I’ve learned a lot today.” We’re incredibly grateful to Her Majesty The Queen for raising awareness about economic abuse. Because the more people we reach, the more lives could be saved. Read more: ow.ly/5SH550XHlE8

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Camilla hosts an afternoon tea reception for economic abuse survivors

The royal, 78, met officials from the Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) charity and heard women tell their stories in a room at the London residence.

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Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) @seacharity.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

We were privileged to join Her Majesty The Queen for a special reception at Clarence House earlier this week. Her Majesty met with survivors to listen to their stories and to recognise the often-hidden harms of economic abuse.

Her Majesty The Queen in conversation with Surviving Economic Abuse CEO, Sam Smethers, at Clarence House.

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Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) @seacharity.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

This is your last chance to double your donation and help millions of children whose lives are being devastated by economic abuse. Donate by midday today: ow.ly/YaHW50XCQHm Together we can help more children live a life free from economic abuse. Thank you.

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Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) @seacharity.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Scared. Worried. Cold. Not enough to eat. This is the reality for too many children living in the shadow of economic abuse. But a gift from you could change that. Please donate by midday today and double your impact with the Big Give: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00…

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Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) @seacharity.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

“Economic abuse is a dangerous form of coercive control, and children are being harmed by it every day” Almost 4 million children in the UK are living in the shadow of economic abuse. Please support our Big Give appeal to help protect survivors & their children today ⬇️ ow.ly/4wgl50XFEO2

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Millions of childhoods are being shattered by domestic abuse. This Christmas, children are living in fear, facing poverty and homelessness …

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Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) @seacharity.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

You have just 24 hours left to double your donation – at no extra cost to you – and help free millions of children across the UK from economic abuse. Please donate £10 today, or whatever you can afford, and double your impact with the Big Give: ow.ly/pj7f50XCQ7P Thank you 💜

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Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) @seacharity.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Hannah’s mum did her very best to provide a safe and loving home for her children. But, even 15 years after escaping, the abuser is still causing their family harm. No child should have their childhood shattered by economic abuse. Donate today: ow.ly/xCmM50XCNFq

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Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) @seacharity.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

Economic abuse is the hidden crisis harming millions of children this Christmas. What should be a time of joy will be spent in fear, with empty tummies and no presents under the tree. But a gift from you could help change their future. Donate today: ow.ly/i56b50XCNr3

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Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) @seacharity.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

Sarah* escaped her abusive ex-partner years ago. Yet the economic abuse continues and its devastating consequences still impact her and her children to this day. Please donate to help more survivors and their children rebuild their lives: ow.ly/q0Cu50XCNg1

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Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) @seacharity.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Christmas should be a time of joy but millions of children will spend it in fear. Childhoods are being devastated by economic abuse. But a gift from you could change that. Please donate today to help transform their futures: ow.ly/T5os50XCN4o

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Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) @seacharity.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Economic abuse is a dangerous form of coercive control putting millions of children’s lives in danger every day. Please give £10 – or whatever you can afford – to help protect children and give them back their future: ow.ly/ApWX50XCMN4

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Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) @seacharity.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Economic abuse means too many women are struggling to put food on the table for their children – let alone buy Christmas presents. Please give £10, or whatever you can afford, to help us protect children and transform their futures: ow.ly/oe3W50XBjpH

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Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) @seacharity.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Ben’s mum did everything she could to support her family while trying to secure the child maintenance her children were entitled to. But the system is broken. And we need your help to fix it. Donate today and double your impact with the Big Give: ow.ly/Viqe50XBiQv

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Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) @seacharity.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Economic abuse is a dangerous and often hidden form of domestic abuse which devastates lives. And millions of children are being harmed by it every day. Donate today to help us build a world where children’s lives aren’t threatened by economic abuse: ow.ly/sSCF50XBhn4

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Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) @seacharity.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Millions of mums are doing all they can to provide a safe home for their children this Christmas. But too many children are still paying the price for economic abuse. Donate £10 today to help us protect children and give them back their future: ow.ly/7HNh50XBaSc

A handwritten letter reads: “Dear mum, We know how hard you tried to escape. You often went hungry so we could eat. You worked tirelessly so we didn’t miss out. You did everything you could to keep us safe. We were proud of you then. But we’re even prouder now. Xxx” Below the letter, on a purple background, are the words: Donate today and help us give children back their futures.

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Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) @seacharity.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Millions of children are spending their Christmas in fear, living in the shadow of economic abuse. But a gift from you could help change their future. Donate today and your donation will be doubled by the Big Give: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00…

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Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) @seacharity.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Christmas should be a time for joy, but too many children will spend it in fear, with empty tummies and no presents under the tree. No child should have their childhood shattered by economic abuse. Donate today and double your impact with the Big Give: ow.ly/I7HR50XAzEA

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Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) @seacharity.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Lara* was trapped with an abusive husband for seven years and knows how easily economic abuse can go unnoticed. But once you know the signs, they can be easy to spot. Test your knowledge and learn how to spot the signs today: ow.ly/Pt1T50XyGvk

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Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) @seacharity.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

If you didn’t get the answer right, don’t worry. You’re not alone. Half of UK adults say they don’t know anything about economic abuse. But once you know the signs, they can be easy to spot. And it could save a life. Test your knowledge today: ow.ly/4vlb50XyGai

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Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) @seacharity.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Our Spotting the Signs Challenge has one simple purpose: to help more people recognise the signs of economic abuse. Because the more people we reach, the more lives could be saved. Take the challenge today: survivingeconomicabuse.org/can-you-…

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Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) @seacharity.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Something doesn’t feel quite right? Too many red flags to ignore? We’re here to help. Take our challenge today and learn how to spot the signs of economic abuse: survivingeconomicabuse.org/can-you-…

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Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) @seacharity.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Today’s Autumn Budget was delivered on Economic Abuse Awareness Day and during the 16 Days of Action Against Gender-Based Violence. Despite this, the Government announced no new funding to address violence against women and girls. Read our full response to the budget ⬇️ ow.ly/pkzZ50XyheY

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SEA responds to the Autumn Budget 2025

Today’s Budget was delivered on Economic Abuse Awareness Day. Yet despite this, the Government announced no new funding to address VAWG.

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Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) @seacharity.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

This Economic Abuse Awareness Day, we’re asking you to take our Spotting the Signs Challenge. Because too often it’s not just an argument. It’s a red flag. And, once you know the signs of economic abuse, they can be easy to spot. Learn more: ow.ly/ZhYQ50Xy5H5

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Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) @seacharity.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Today, the Chancellor Rachel Reeves MP will announce the Autumn Budget. Today is also Economic Abuse Awareness Day. And it’s our hope that the budget delivers the investment needed to achieve the government’s ambition to halve violence against women and girls in a decade.

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Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) @seacharity.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

We were at Westminster yesterday afternoon ahead of Economic Abuse Awareness Day and to mark the start of 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence. Find out more 🧵👇

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Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) @seacharity.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Did the answer shock you? Economic abuse is one of the most common forms of domestic abuse. Yet too often it goes unnoticed. Once you know the signs, they can be easy to spot. And it could save a life. Take the challenge: survivingeconomicabuse.org/can-you-…

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Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) @seacharity.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

4.2 million UK women experienced economic abuse from a current or ex-partner in the last year alone. Yet nearly half of UK adults don’t know anything about economic abuse. Learn how to spot the signs today: ow.ly/CPrS50XvNU5

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Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) @seacharity.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Right now, there are millions of women experiencing economic abuse across the UK. Yet nearly half of UK adults don’t know anything about economic abuse. But we’re here to change that. Take the challenge today: survivingeconomicabuse.org/can-you-…

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Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) @seacharity.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Our new research shows young women are experiencing economic abuse at a much higher rate - yet they are less likely to recognise the signs. But once you know the signs, they can be easy to spot. Test your knowledge today: survivingeconomicabuse.org/can-you-…

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Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) @seacharity.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Worried about a friend or loved one? Not sure what’s happening behind closed doors? It could be economic abuse. Take our challenge today and learn how to spot the signs: ow.ly/MTj350XuHig

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Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) @seacharity.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Research shows young people are less likely than any other age group to spot signs of economic abuse. This needs to change. Together with TSB, we've launched the Spotting the Signs Challenge to help people recognise red flags & take action safely. Read more ⬇️ www.independent.co.uk/money/tsb-re...

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Young adults less likely to spot economic abuse red flags, says charity

Some 7% of people surveyed did not recognise any of the examples of economic abuse given or were not sure.

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Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) @seacharity.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Today we're launching our Spotting the Signs Challenge, developed in partnership with TSB Bank, to help more people recognise the signs of economic abuse. It only takes a few minutes to learn the signs but it could save a life. Take the challenge today: ow.ly/xtgX50XupNV

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Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) @seacharity.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Today, we launched a new report, Designing Out Economic Abuse in the UK Banking Industry, with @northumbriauni.bsky.social and @citystgeorges.bsky.social We brought together victim-survivors and banking professionals to co-design ideas to help financial services prevent economic abuse. 👇

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Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) @seacharity.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

At the launch of our financial services good practice guide yesterday, the message was clear: we've made incredible progress but there's more work to do. Jose Carvalho, Head of Wealth & Personal Banking at HSBC, reiterated: "Collaboration is vital. We must work together to create a better system."

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Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) @seacharity.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Introducing our new good practice guide for financial services - a roadmap to help the industry make good practice consistent across the sector. Because when firms get it right, the impact is not just life-changing but lifesaving. Read the guide: survivingeconomicabuse.org/wp-content/u...

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Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) @seacharity.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

#DebtTrapNation by @kbrickell.bsky.social and Mel Nowicki is an important new book which sheds light on how housing policies are failing domestic abuse victim-survivors ⬇️

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Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) @seacharity.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

A new report from the Domestic Abuse Commissioner has revealed that domestic abuse is ‘everyday business’ for family courts. Yet women and children are still being put at significant risk posed by domestic abusers. ⬇️

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