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28th September 2026 Surviving Universal UK (SUUK) is proud to announce Richard Scorer, Saba Ali FRSA and Dr Ron Dodzro as the first three founding members of our new Advisory Committee. Bringing expertise across abuse law, equalities and clinical psychology, their appointments mark a significant step in SUUK’s development as the UK’s only Black-led specialist organisation dedicated to addressing spiritual and cultic abuse. Our founding advisors are: Richard Scorer, Head of Ab

2 September 2026 Surviving Universal UK (SUUK), the UK’s only Black-led specialist organisation dedicated to addressing spiritual and cultic abuse, has launched an open letter urging the UK Government to commission a national call for evidence. Led by SUUK founder and CEO Rachael Reign, the letter brings together survivors and supporters across safeguarding, psychology, abuse law, equalities, health, local government and the arts. Founding signatories include social psycholog

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