Resources
Charities
SWARM (Sex Worker Advocacy and Resistance Movement)
SWARM is a UK-based, sex worker-led collective that fights for the rights, safety, and dignity of people who sell sex. Founded and run by current and former sex workers, SWARM organises community support, political advocacy, and educational events. They campaign for the decriminalisation of sex work and challenge stigma through public education, grassroots activism, and mutual aid.
SWARM is especially focused on uplifting the voices of marginalised workers, including trans people, migrants, and people of colour within the industry
NUM (National Ugly Mugs)
NUM is a UK-wide charity that improves safety and access to justice for sex workers. It allows sex workers to confidentially report dangerous individuals and incidents, which are then shared (with consent) to warn others in the community. NUM also provides direct support, including emergency accommodation, safety planning, mental health referrals, and casework.
Their services are free, non-judgmental, and open to all sex workers regardless of legal status or work setting.
Red Umbrella Fund
Red Umbrella Fund is the first global grant-making organisation led by and for sex workers. While based internationally, it supports grassroots sex worker groups around the world — including in the UK. The fund prioritises projects that are sex worker-led, focus on rights-based advocacy, and aim to build stronger, safer communities.
They help fund movements pushing for decriminalisation, safety, and self-determination, especially those led by marginalised groups within the sex industry.
Basis Yorkshire
Basis Yorkshire is a Leeds-based charity that supports sex workers and women who’ve experienced exploitation. They offer non-judgmental, confidential help — including safety advice, health support, housing help, and emotional support. Their services are shaped by the needs of the people they work with, including both street-based and online workers.
They also do outreach, campaigning, and training to challenge stigma and push for better understanding of sex work.
MASH (Manchester Action on Street Health)
MASH is a Manchester-based charity that supports women who sex work, offering non-judgmental help with health, safety, housing, and emotional wellbeing. They run a dedicated drop-in centre, offer street outreach, and provide specialist support for women working indoors or online.
MASH puts women’s choices first — whether they want to continue working or explore other options — and supports them in whatever path they choose.
Sex Worker-Led Spaces & Events
Riot
Riot Party is a UK-based, sex worker-led collective that throws bold, inclusive parties and events mixing activism, performance, and nightlife. They create safe, joyous spaces for dancing, protest, and community connection — celebrating sex workers, queer people, and other marginalised groups. Their events blend music, drag, pole, and political action, often supporting grassroots campaigns and mutual aid.
Sexquisite
Sexquisite is a sex worker-led creative company producing cabaret, burlesque, spoken word and theatre. They provide paid performance opportunities for current and former sex workers, with a focus on radical joy, storytelling, and celebration. Regular shows in London and beyond.
PDSM (Pole Dance Stripper Movement)
PDSM, also known as Sxxplicit, is a UK-based, sex worker-led collective that supports pole dancers and strippers through community-building, advocacy, and education. They focus on empowering performers by providing safe spaces for connection, workshops on safety and wellbeing, and campaigning for better working conditions and rights within the industry.
Their events bring together performers, activists, and allies to celebrate sex worker culture while promoting consent, respect, and solidarity.
CyberTease
CyberTease is a UK-based, unionised sex worker collective and worker-owned co-op. Founded in 2020 during the COVID-19 lockdown, it began as an online strip club to support performers facing industry closures. Since then, CyberTease has expanded to host dynamic pop-up strip nights, private parties, and collaborative events with collectives like Queer House Party. They also provide performances at festivals such as Latitude and South by Southwest.
As a socialist collective, CyberTease advocates for the full decriminalisation of sex work and prioritises creating safer spaces free from oppressive behaviours. All profits from their events are shared equally among performers, aligning with their commitment to fair labour practices and collective organising.
The Pussy Parlour
The Pussy Parlour is a neo-stripper-style cabaret show celebrating uninhibited sexuality and vibrant performances. Produced by pole dance artist and glittery showgirl Kitty Velour, the show features a mix of pole dance, striptease, burlesque, and other cabaret acts. It's a space that embraces body positivity, sex-positivity, and inclusivity, providing a platform for performers to express themselves freely.