Three Years of the Falsely Accused Network

On 31 May 2026, the Falsely Accused Network celebrated our third anniversary.

What began as a simple idea and a few videos on TikTok has grown into something far bigger than I ever imagined. Three years ago, I started speaking publicly about false allegations and the devastating impact they can have on individuals and families. My aim was straightforward: to offer support, guidance, and understanding to people who felt they had nowhere else to turn.

Today, that idea has evolved into a national support network serving people across England and Wales.

The journey has not always been easy. Like any organisation that challenges difficult issues, we have faced criticism, obstacles, and people who would rather we did not exist. Yet every challenge has only strengthened our resolve. We have remained focused on our mission: supporting people who find themselves facing false allegations of domestic abuse and helping them navigate some of the most difficult periods of their lives.

One of our proudest achievements is that every person in England and Wales who believes they have been falsely accused of domestic abuse now has access to a national helpline. When people contact us, they are not speaking to a call centre or an automated service. They speak directly to someone who understands the realities of these situations and who is committed to helping them find the right support.

The word that best describes what we have built is a network.

The Falsely Accused Network is not just one person. It is a growing network of passionate, compassionate, and ethical professionals who are committed to helping people move forward.

For those facing criminal allegations, we have access to highly experienced legal professionals who can provide both legal aid and private representation. These are people who genuinely care about securing the best possible outcome for their clients and ensuring that everyone receives fair representation.

For those involved in family court proceedings, we have built relationships with equally passionate and dedicated family law professionals. Our network includes family solicitors, direct access barristers, and experienced McKenzie Friends who understand the challenges faced by individuals navigating complex family court disputes.

We also recognise that false allegations do not only create legal problems. The emotional and psychological impact can be enormous. Anxiety, depression, isolation, and hopelessness are common experiences for many of the people who contact us.

That is why we are proud to work alongside the incredible team at https://www.walkthewalkcic.co.uk/Their work provides invaluable mental health support to people who are struggling and helps ensure that nobody has to face these challenges alone.

Alongside this, we continue to provide our free peer support community, where members can connect with others who understand what they are going through, share experiences, and find encouragement during difficult times.

As we look ahead to the future, our commitment remains unchanged. We will continue to raise awareness, provide support, build partnerships, and strengthen the network that so many people now rely upon.

To every person who has contacted us, supported us, volunteered with us, worked alongside us, shared our content, or trusted us during one of the hardest periods of their life—thank you.

The last three years have shown what can be achieved when people come together with a shared purpose.

This is only the beginning.

Set up by the falsely accused, for the falsely accused.

Michael Thompson

Founder

Falsely Accused Network