Help for people affected by domestic abuse to get to safety and rebuild.
Total organisation advocacy in this cause: 3 votes for organisations in this cause.
Domestic abuse organisations help people experiencing or recovering from abuse in their home or relationship, including women, men and children.
Organisations linked to this cause may run helplines, refuge accommodation, safety planning, counselling, legal and immigration advice, children's support or community programmes for people rebuilding their lives.
Solace Women’s Aid supports women and children affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence across London. It provides refuge accommodation, advice, advocacy, counselling and community-based services. The charity also campaigns to prevent violence against women and girls and offers free, confidential support to survivors.
Refuge supports women and children experiencing domestic abuse. Its mission is a world where domestic abuse and violence against women and girls is not tolerated, and where women and children can live in safety. The organisation works confidentially with survivors to tailor individual support plans. Services include the National Domestic Abuse Helpline, offering 24/7 expert support and a live chat for those who cannot safely make a phone call.
Registered charity supporting adults and children in crisis across London, including domestic abuse refuges and recovery services.
nia delivers services to women and girls who have experienced sexual and domestic violence and abuse, including prostitution. The organisation also supports children who have experienced or witnessed domestic violence and abuse. Services are community-based and provided in Hackney, Haringey, Barking and Dagenham, Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Tower Hamlets, Havering, Newham, and Brent. nia accepts referrals and welcomes volunteers and fundraising efforts.
Woman's Trust is a specialist mental health charity offering free counselling and therapy to women, young women, and girls who have experienced domestic abuse or abusive relationships. Services include individual counselling (up to 18 weekly sessions) and group therapy. Self-development workshops are also provided, covering topics such as rebuilding self-esteem and managing stress. For young women aged 16 to 25 in London, the charity offers specialist workshops and one-to-one counselling. Specific services are available in Kensington and Chelsea, Greenwich, and Wandsworth. The organisation states its mission is to provide mental health support to everyone affected by violence against women and girls across the UK, though its direct services mentioned are focused on London. It is funded by donations and grants, and encourages fundraising to support its work.
Women's Aid Federation of England works to end domestic abuse and supports women and children experiencing it across England. The organisation aims to change attitudes and laws related to domestic abuse. They offer information and support for individuals experiencing abuse, advice for friends concerned about someone, and a forum for survivors to connect. Women's Aid also provides training and expert support for professionals working with survivors, including advice and referrals to their No Woman Turned Away service. They campaign to raise funds and awareness, inviting public involvement through fundraising events like the Step Forward Challenge.
Bromley & Croydon Women's Aid (BCWA) empowers victims and survivors of domestic abuse in Bromley and Croydon. Established in 1975, the charity provides safe accommodation, one-to-one support, counselling, and support groups for individuals, including young people. BCWA works with a feminist ethos, recognising domestic abuse primarily affects women and girls. Their mission is to end all forms of domestic abuse in the community by offering tailored support to help women and children live free from abusive relationships.
Advance Charity provides specialist support to women and girls, focusing on domestic abuse and the criminal justice system. The organisation aims to help women and girls achieve safety, justice, and equality. It offers Domestic Abuse Services for those experiencing violence, and Criminal Justice Services, including support at its Minerva Centre, for women who have committed a crime. Advance also has Young Women and Girls’ Services, specifically for those experiencing domestic abuse or involved with the criminal justice system. The charity operates Women's Centres which offer workshops and activities.