Social welfare Charities That specialise in Abuse
Discover 802 Social welfare charities that specialise in Abuse. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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The Survivors Trust
Charity and VCS support, Social welfareUmbrella agency for specialist voluntary sector rape, sexual violence and sexual abuse services.
Gloucestershire Rape And Sexual Abuse Centre
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfareFree, confidential and non-judgemental support/information to survivors of sexual violence including women, men and children whether recent or historic. Services include: therapeutic interventions (in-person & online), groupwork, telephone/email support, advocacy, training and guidance to external agencies, wider support to family and friends and signposting to other support services.
Life Centre
Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfareFace to face, email and group counselling services and telephone and text helplines for men, women and child survivors of sexual abuse and rape and their close family members and supporters. We also provide training to organisations.
Asia Pacific Childrens Fund
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social care, Social welfareAPCF is committed to the diminution of all forms of poverty and deprivation in Bangladesh. Our focus is on orphans, primarily in the Laxmipur district of Bangladesh. Our Goals are to build and maintain an Orphanage that will look after all their needs and provide refuge, education and a chance to shine in life.In future we aim to replicate this project around Bangladesh and other parts Asia.
The Dash Charity
Beneficiary group, Social welfareTo relieve the distress and suffering of persons including children who have suffered,are at risk of suffering or are exposed to domestic abuse.To provide for the safety of survivors of domestic abuse.To advance the education of voluntary and statutory agencies and the public in all aspects of domestic abuse, including without limit,its causes and prevention and the relief of its consequences.
Southside Family Project
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Housing, Social welfareSouthside supports individuals and families affected by intergenerational abuse, neglect and trauma. We provide long-term therapeutic support, home-based parenting support, therapeutic play, domestic abuse advocacy, counselling, community groups and peer support. We partner with other agencies to improve the response to people with complex needs.
Carmarthen Domestic Abuse Services LTD
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social welfareSUPPORT TO WOMEN,MEN AND CHILDREN AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC ABUSEServices we provide: Refuge accommodation, Floating support, Drop-in/outreach serivice, Childrens services, courses, counselling
Sebby's Corner
Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Housing, Social welfareSebby's Corner believes no child should go without the basic essentials they need to thrive. We support families living in poverty, families in temporary accommodation, women and their children who have fled domestic abuse, refugees, asylum seekers and victims of modern slavery and human trafficking.
Rasasc Guildford Limited
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Social welfareCONFIDENTIAL SUPPORT TO ALL GENDERS WHO ARE SURVIVORS OF RAPE AND SEXUAL ABUSE IN SURREY. TELEPHONE HELPLINE, LONG TERM INDIVIDUAL COUNSELLING, FAMILY SUPPORT COUNSELLING, PRE-COURT COUNSELLING, SELF HELP GROUPS, INDEPENDENT SEXUAL VIOLENCE ADVISORS (ISVA). SPECIALIST TRAINING, STATIC AWARENESS DISPLAYS AND SHORT PRESENTATIONS. FOUNDED IN 1992, CHARITY NO.1145816
Asha Projects
Beneficiary group, Social welfareAsha Projects is a specialist Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) women's organisation working with South Asian women to address violence against women and girls. Our programmes include accommodation based refuges, advice, outreach and training programmes to empower women.
Well Women Centre
Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Health, Social welfareWe are a holistic women's centre working to improve the health and wellbeing of women in Wakefield District. We offer mental health services for women, including counselling and therapeutic groups and courses. We work with young women at risk of sexual exploitation, and we also work with women offenders and women at risk of offending. We have a complementary therapy clinic.
Women’s Health Matters
Beneficiary group, Health, Social care, Social welfareWorking with disadvantaged and vulnerable women, girls and families including those: experiencing domestic violence & abuse; with children in care; seeking asylum or refugees; with learning disabilities; with complex needs or mental health and wellbeing needs; who are pregnant or parents. We specialise in group work, peer support, and providing one-to-one support taking a trauma-informed approach.
Peterborough Women's Aid
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareProvide safe temporary accommodation for women and children fleeing domestic abuse. Provide an Outreach Service whose objectives are to give advice and support to victims/survivors of domestic abuse
Wirral Women & Childrens' Aid
Beneficiary group, Social welfareWe provide a place of safety for women and children fleeing domestic abuse. We will provide information, support and guidance to resident and non-resident families. We empower women to enable them to begin a new life with their children in a non-violent environment. We are a trauma informed service that uses Cognitive Analytical Therapy to aid in the recovery of women and children affected by DA.
End Violence Against Women Coalition
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfare, SocietyTHE END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN COALITION (EVAW) WORKS TO PROMOTE THE HUMAN RIGHTS OF WOMEN AND GIRLS TO LIVE FREE FROM VIOLENCE. WE CAMPAIGN FOR STRATEGIC ACTION TO END ALL FORMS OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS IN THE UK AND CHALLENGE THE WIDER CULTURAL ATTITUDES THAT TOLERATE AND CONDONE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS.
Cornwall Refuge Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Housing, Social welfareCornwall Refuge Trust provides refuge accommodation for women, men and children who have escaped domestic abuse, offering them a safe and supportive environment in which to recover from their experiences and build a safer and happier future for themselves. We also provide a 24-hour domestic abuse helpline and a domestic abuse community counselling service, the Waves Project.
Stay Safe East
Charitable activities, Health, Social welfare, SocietyStay Safe East is a user-led organisation providing advocacy and support to Deaf and disabled victims or survivors of hate crime and harassment, domestic and sexual violence, carer abuse and other human rights abuses in East London and across London. We work for change across London and nationally to ensure that disabled people get equal access to justice. We provide training and consultancy.
Stockport Without Abuse
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareRefuge and dispersed property accommodation for victims of domestic abuse including women, men and children. Floating Support Service, Community Support, Children and Young Peoples Service, Education and Training.
Safe Foundation
Beneficiary group, Social welfareSupports all affected by trauma and abuse:a) providing practical, emotional support: information b) empowermentc) supporting access for children and young people to relevant services d) acting as advocates e) raising awareness: providing education and trainingf) working in partnership with other agencies
Hull Women's Aid
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareHWA supports women, children & young people that are suffering or have suffered domestic abuse to establish safe independent lives. Core work is delivered in a secure refuge for women & children. Support is also delivered on outreach basis to women, children & young people. HWA delivers training and awareness raising programmes and also works in partnership with statutory and voluntary bodies.
Kiran Support Services
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareTo relieve the distress and suffering of particularly but not exclusively Asian women, children and young people who have suffered or are exposed to domestic violence and abuse, and who have suffered in necessitous circumstances by the provision of refuge, outreach and aftercare support.To educate the public in the causes and effects of domestic violence and the prevention thereof.
Sateda Limited
Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfareTo relieve the needs of people who are victims of domestic abuse in particular but not exclusively by the provision of advice, information, counselling and programmes of support.To advance education for the public benefit by working with young people to deliver programmes that support the development of children in subjects including healthy relationships and teenage health issues.
Afruca - Safeguarding Children
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Crime and Justice, Social welfareWe promote the well-being and protection of children and families in black and ethnic communities across the UK using a cultural-competent approach. We provide a range of prevention and early intervention services to address child abuse, child trafficking, modern slavery and exploitation. We work with others to influence policy and improve practices. We are based in London and Manchester.
Support After Rape And Sexual Violence Leeds (sarsvl)
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfareProvides specialist, independent and confidential support services to women and girls whose lives have been affected by sexual violence of any kind at any time. Currently offers freephone telephone helpline, helpline support via text and e-mail and face-to-face emotional support, Also raises awareness and understanding of sexual violence through the delivery of talks, workshops etc.
Greater Manchester Rape Crisis And Sexual Abuse Support Centre CIO
Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfareWe provide information, support and counselling to women over 18 who have experienced sexual violence at any time in their lives.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many Abuse social welfare charities are there in the UK?
There are 802 registered Abuse social welfare charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the Abuse social welfare charities by income?
Change, Grow, Live is the largest by latest reported annual income (£339.7m). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.
What is the combined annual income of Abuse social welfare charities?
Abuse social welfare charities reported a combined annual income of £14.6bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for Abuse social welfare charities?
Across all Abuse social welfare charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 86.5%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of Abuse social welfare charities?
Abuse social welfare charities have an average annual income of £515k. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.