Uniting to understand and challenge slavery

Wilberforce: past, present and future

William Wilberforce fought to the end for his cause, but nearly 200 years after his death, slavery remains a global problem. Following in his footsteps, our world-leading institute uses the lessons of the past to help shape a freer future and dismantle the scourge of slavery and exploitation.

In 2016 the Wilberforce Institute was awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize, which recognises work that is considered of ‘outstanding excellence’.