Social welfare Charities That specialise in Abuse

Crisis accommodation, advice, information and trauma informed and responsive support for women and children fleeing or recovering from domestic violence including high risk of domestic homicide or serious harm.

6 Trustees oversee the work of Family Help Darlington CIO which provides a holistic package of support including refuge accommodation, Darlington's Women's Refuge, was founded in 1976 (charity reg no 506051) in order to provide safe, temporary accommodation for women and women with children fleeing domestic abuse. There is also a telephone helpline for victims/survivors of domestic abuse.

The Magdalene Group prevents sexual exploitation, coercion and grooming of women and those involved in sex work by providing 1:1 support, addressing issues with homelessness, criminal justice, mental health etc. Also working with young people affected by exploitation to recognise and move away from unhealthy relationships. Delivering training to safeguard young people and educate professionals.

The charity is focused on funding projects that seek to address unresolved childhood trauma, support vulnerable people and socially disadvantaged communities. The charity's current resources are committed to funding an expanding project that helps parents to break the cycle of domestic abuse and give babies the best start in life.

A dedicated women only safe space and service ran by women for women.Provide emotional health and wellbeing support including counselling, support groups, programmes and courses signposting, advocacy support.Practical and emotional support for domestic abuse victims and their families. Support to women in the criminal justice system or at risk of offending.

SWA's objective and principle activity centres on the provision of temporary accommodation for women and children escaping domestic abuse. This is achieved operationally via the two refuges one of which has disabled access and both have dedicated play areas for the children. In total there are 14 bedrooms across the two sites. Families have there own bedrooms but share all the other facilities.

NIDAS is an organisation offering safety, advice, practical help and emotional support to victims of Domestic Abuse.NIDAS offers a range of services which gives children, young people and their families access to professional support whatever their situation.

Trauma Informed services for individuals of any age or gender affected by sexual violence. Counselling for adults and young people, play therapy for children. Information, advice, wellbeing, family and group support. Specialist training, prevention and awareness raising. Also supporting sector research. Based in Preston and with key locations county wide and outreach work across Lancashire.

From our base in Leicester we operate a drop in facility for people exploited by or at risk of sexual exploitation. We carry out two out reach sessions in the City two nights a week and bi weekly out reach sessions during the day to the county. We provide access to City Council housing services, Drug and Alcohol workers, GUM and GP services.

GASPED provides information, education, advice, help/support to the public raise awareness about addictive behaviours, mental health, domestic and sexual abuse by providing non-judgemental supportive services to encourage people to grow in confidence and raise to the challenges they face.Services Counselling1-2-1 supportCreative social activitiesTraining and education

Our Sansar is a UK-based non-governmental organisation working to provide education, welfare and shelter to the most disadvantaged children in Nepal for whom little or no help is forthcoming. At the moment we are focusing on programmes in Province 2: 1)Street Children Programme; 2) EmpowerHER Programme; 3) End to Child Labour; 4) End to Child Marriage; 5) Set up of local Social Enterprises

Gateshead Young Womens Outreach Project has been running over 30 years. We work with young women and young mothers inGatesheadaged 11-19yrs. We support, guide young women through crisis in their lives.These Crises can be finding out that they are pregnant, problems or struggling in schools, mental health issues, rape, self harm, lack of confidence and self belief, violence or sexual exploitation

Winner, the Preston Road Women's Centre provides services to women and children including Nursery, domestic violence support, activities for young women, accommodation, training and volunteering opportunities as well as affordable second hand goods through our charity shop. Women are encouraged and supported to achieve their full potential and resume control of their lives through positive choice

The aims and objectives of this organisation were established to assist women and children who were in necessitous circumstances and in particular those women and children who had suffered from violence and maltreatment in their own homes.

A detailed 2013 annual report is available from the office. The charity campaigns against violence against women and girls particularly within the areas of sport, music, fund raising, and education. White Ribbon Status is available to various authorities and organisations within the UK.

Broxtowe Women's Project Limited (BWP) ensure women, children and young people affected by domestic abuse are supported and empowered to be safe and in control of their lives.Website: www.broxtowewomensproject.org.uk

The Vavengers is a charity committed to ending Violence Against Women and Girls. We connect, campaign and convene. We are a survivor and women-led organisation, standing with and for every woman and girl who has been subjected to or at risk of Gender-Based Violence.

Grief to Grace provides specialist 5-day residential programmes of spiritual and psychological healing for those who have suffered sexual, physical or emotional emotional abuse in childhood or adolescence, including those abused by clergy or religious, or for those who have suffered violation as adults, as well as ongoing support, education and training in these areas.

At Kinergy we understand how sexual abuse and rape can affect all areas of a person's life. Kinergy offers a specialist counselling service for survivors of sexual abuse and rape aged 18 years and over.

THE OBJECT OF THE CHARITY ARE TO PROMOTE FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT THE PROVISION OF SERVICES DIRECTED TOWARDS THE PREVENTION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THE RELIEF AND SUPPORTOF PERSONS WHO HAVE SUFFERED OR ARE IN DANGER OF SUFFERING, VIOLENCE FROM PERPETRATORS KNOWN TO THEM.

WOMEN'S REFUGE PROVIDING SAFE ACCOMODATION FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN FLEEING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

NDAS provides practical and emotional support to all survivors of domestic abuse in Northumberland at any time in their lives. We can offer practical help and emotional support, see www.nda.services for more information, or telephone us on 01434 608030.

To relieve poverty by the provision of a refuge for any person in need of shelter and sustenance and for the provision of prayer.

Support and services for women to improve lives and status for all women in the area. Counselling, Freedom Programme for victims of domestic/sexual abuse. IT support for women returning to work, English as a Second Language classes, creche facilities, mother and toddler group. Activities such as Art Therapy and various workshops

Opoka offers a safe, confidential, non-judgmental service provided by bilingual professionals for those that have been subject to domestic abuse. Opoka strives to empower its clients to become more independent and our objectives are to help the most isolated and vulnerable to benefit from greater care, support, and justice and with our support will improve their lives and integrate in society.