Outcome of Independent Review

In November 2023 the Trustees of Soul Survivor festivals, Soul Survivor Watford, and Soul61 (collectively known as Soul Survivor) commissioned Fiona Scolding KC to conduct an Independent Review into the culture and practices of Soul Survivor, following the National Safeguarding Team’s investigation into Mike Pilavachi.

The report is now available. Below you will find links to an Executive Summary that gives an overview of the findings, as well as the full report which also details the recommendations. There is also a link to a statement from the three commissioning trusts.

Please be aware that the report contains details of Mike Pilavachi’s abusive behaviour and as such, you may wish to carefully consider when and where you read it, and to access additional support. You can find details of a number of support options below.

Support Options

We will continue to provide support for those directly impacted through Thirtyone:eight who can be contacted on 0303 003 1111.

You can also contact:

Safe Spaces helpline on 0300 303 1056. A free and independent support service for anyone who has been abused by someone in the Church or as a result of their relationship with the Church of England, the Catholic Church in England and Wales or the Church in Wales.

Association of Christian Counsellors (ACC) https://www.acc-uk.org

British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) www.bacp.co.uk

Samaritans www.samaritans.org or by phone on 116 123