Organisation and history
Hostage UK is an independent charity that champions the needs of hostages and their families. We were founded by a group of former hostages and their family members who wanted to provide for others the kind of help and support they had needed themselves. We also have a team of professionals who give their time on a pro bono basis to ensure hostages and their families get the best help, regardless of their ability to pay.
Hostage UK has three core aims:
- To provide specialist services and pastoral support to hostages and their families, both during and after the case. This includes our 24/7 helpline for hostage families and former hostages: 0845 608 1360;
- To provide specialist education and independent advice to organisations with employees facing a kidnap risk, focusing on the human elements of kidnapping;
- To campaign and advocate for improved government and organisational policy and practice around kidnapping incidents.
Kidnapping is a
low frequency crime
but its impact is
substantial. Many
former hostages are
quick to admit that
their families ands
friends suffer more
than they do.
low frequency crime
but its impact is
substantial. Many
former hostages are
quick to admit that
their families ands
friends suffer more
than they do.
Rachel Briggs