Sam Smethers

Sam Smethers is the chief executive of the charity Surviving Economic Abuse, an organization dedicated to supporting victims of domestic and economic abuse. She has been an advocate for the importance of cash payments for individuals escaping abusive relationships, highlighting how cash can provide a means of financial independence and anonymity. Smethers has emphasized that for many victim-survivors, having access to cash is not just a convenience, but a critical necessity for their safety and escape from controlling situations.