Luton’s Azalea charity – dedicated to fighting sex trafficking across Bedfordshire – has taken ownership of a new mobile drop-in van which will offer women survivors an immediate place of safety.
More than £52,000 was raised via the Police Crime Commission and others to buy and furnish the van which will enable the charity to go where needs are greatest, combating sex trafficking and modern day slavery in the county.
Azalea founder and CEO Ruth Robb said: “Luton is the third most generous location in the UK, according to data from online platform JustGiving.