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5 June 2026 Rachael Reign, recognised by the Daily Mail as one of the UK's leading experts on cultic and spiritual abuse and the UK's only Black specialist in the field, has been named one of five winners of the Daily Mail Inspirational Women Awards 2026. On 3 June 2026, Rachael Reign, Founder and CEO of Surviving Universal UK, received the award from HRH The Princess Royal, Princess Anne, during a ceremony held at St James's Palace in London. The Daily Mail Inspirational Wom

May 2026 Surviving Universal UK believes the United Kingdom’s current charity regulation framework is no longer adequately equipped to respond to safeguarding concerns involving high-control organisations operating under charitable status. At present, registered charities benefit from significant institutional trust. Charitable status brings public legitimacy, tax advantages, regulatory patience, and access to vulnerable communities. In principle, these protections exist to s

Surviving Universal UK Hosts Powerful Grassroots Gathering at House of MOBO On Thursday 23 April 2026, Surviving Universal UK hosted In This Together: A Grassroots Gathering at the iconic House of MOBO, bringing together grassroots organisations, survivors, advocates, changemakers, and community leaders for an afternoon centred on connection, visibility, collaboration, and community care. Bathed in sunshine and filled with warmth, laughter, powerful conversations, and collect