Social welfare Charities That specialise in Domestic abuse
Discover 502 Social welfare charities that specialise in domestic abuse. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Wear Valley Women's Aid Limited
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareTo provide refuge accommodation and outreach support to relieve distress and suffering experienced by women and children living in and around the area of Wear Valley, who have been physically sexually or emotionally abused (domestic abuse).
The Buddy Bag Foundation
Beneficiary group, Social welfareThe Buddy Bag Foundation provides relief of material hardship and need amongst children, young people and parents who are fleeing domestic abuse for the public benefit in England and Wales, primarily, but not exclusively, by providing items of basic necessity and comfort.
Newark Women's Aid
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Housing, Social welfareTo provide refuge accommodation with associated support services, information and advocacy to women and children who are living with or have experienced domestic abuse. Aftercare and resettlement to women who have left the refuge. Outreach support to women and children living in the Newark & Sherwood area. Awareness raising information to Agencies and individuals.
Severn Angels Housing And Support
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social care, Social welfareSevern Angels Housing & Support provides safe, women-only accommodation for women at risk of homelessness, including victims of domestic abuse, refugees, care leavers, and other vulnerable groups. We offer comprehensive support services, including domestic violence assistance.
Employers' Initiative On Domestic Abuse
Social welfareThe Employers' Initiative on Domestic Abuse (EIDA) is a membership organisation bringing together the experience, expertise, and best practice of employers and partners through events and resources, so that all employers across the UK can support any of their employees affected by domestic abuse.
Hollie Gazzard Trust
Beneficiary group, Education, Social welfareTHE TRUST WAS CREATED FOLLOWING THE MURDER OF 20-YEAR-OLD HOLLIE GAZZARD IN 2014 BY AN EX-PARTNER. HGT HELPS REDUCE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE THROUGH CREATING AND DELIVERING PROGRAMMES ON DOMESTIC ABUSE AND PROMOTING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS TO SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES. IN ADDITION, IT FUNDS HAIRDRESSING TRAINING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WHO MAY NOT OTHERWISE HAVE THE FUNDS TO STUDY
Faith And Violence Against Women And Girls Coalition
Beneficiary group, Social welfareWe work to end violence against women and girls
The Claudia Jones Organisation
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Social welfarePARENTAL AND FAMILY INVOLVEMENT SUPPORT, VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS SERVICES,THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS, ADULTS, INTERGENERATIONAL MUSIC, HEALTH AND WELLBEING ACTIVITIES, CULTURAL AND HERITAGE ACTIVITIES, COUNSELLING FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN, ADVOCACY AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT, , SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT FOR WOMEN OF AFRICAN CARIBBEAN DESCENT AND THEIR FAMILIES.
Nour
Charitable activities, Health, Social welfareWe provide trauma-informed, culturally competent services to adult survivors of abuse, including, but not limited to, survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence and childhood abuse. We provide free counselling, legal advice, emotional and practical support, financial assistance amongst other services, to survivors from minoritised communities in the UK.
Home-Start Shepway
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Housing, Social care, Social welfareVolunteer home visiting service offering emotional and practical support for parents with young children including - Building Bright Futures Project - Enhanced Domestic Abuse Project - Big Hopes Big Futures Project - Young Parent Service
Tyneside Women's Health
Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfareImproving women's mental health & emotional wellbeing offering: Targeted support to women affected by eg domestic abuse, long term mental ill health or inequality: Mental health courses for women eg coping with depression, managing anxiety, recovery: Counselling over a range of theraputic approaches: Drop-in sessions; Theraputic activities; Support enabling onward development & progression.
Restored
Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfareRestored is a Christian charity working to speak up about violence against women and girls, to equip the church to stand against domestic abuse and to support survivors. We host an online community of more than 900 women who have been subjected to domestic abuse and are developing the Restored Beacon Network of churches to provide support for survivors in their community.
Broxtowe Women's Project Limited
Beneficiary group, Social welfareBroxtowe 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 Noel Buxton Trust
Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Social welfare1. Supporting families affected by domestic violence. 2. Supporting prisoners, ex-offenders and their families. 3. Supporting sustainable and regenerative projects in Africa, particularly in Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Somalia, Sudan and South Sudan
Swan Women's Centre
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Social welfareImproving women and girls mental health & emotional wellbeing. Providing targeted support for those affected by mental ill health, domestic abuse, inequality, poverty, isolation and loneliness. Counselling : Befriending; Holistic Therapies and Advocacy to support progression and recovery. Support groups for women and girls to understand and manage depression, anxiety, loss and grief.
Bexley Womens Aid
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Housing, Social welfareThe mission of Bexley Women's Aid is to enable and empower women and children experiencing domestic violence to obtain and sustain a safe living environment.Services provided include helpline, refuge, floating support, community outreach for women and children and education programs.
Doorway Wiltshire LTD
Arts, Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Leisure, Social welfareProvision of a daily drop-in for people experiencing homelessness in north Wiltshire offering hot meals, showers, laundry, clothes, a postal address, access to a phone & the internet. Referrals are made to housing, health, addiction, domestic abuse & benefits agencies. Activities include football, music, art, men's & women's groups, an allotment groups and courses to build confidence & skills.
Phoebe
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Health, Housing, Social welfareWe offer specialist advice, information, casework, advocacy, counselling, freedom progamme and ESOL classes for women. We help BME women find safe temporary accommodation when fleeing domestic violence. We signpost women for immigration advice.We have weekly children's activities promoting confidence and building self esteem of all girls in Suffolk . We work with vulnerable women in Zimbabwe.
Merseyside Domestic Violence Service LTD
Beneficiary group, Social welfareMerseyside Domestic Violence Services (MDVS) offers a free, confidential, and non judgemental support service for women and families who have experienced or maybe at risk of experiencing domestic violence. We have now developed our service into an Integrated Safety Service working with female victims and male perpetrators of domestic violence.
Hillingdon Women's Centre
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Social welfareHillingdon Womens Centre provides a confidential safe space and support for all women in Hillingdon and surrounding areas. We promote the empowerment of women through friendship, opportunity, practical and emotional support and advice. At HWC, we provide services related to domestic abuse, general wellbeing, unemployment, isolation, as well as legal and benefits advice.
The Paul Lavelle Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Leisure, Social welfareCampaigning - raising awareness to male domestic abuse and eradicating the stigma.Provision of early intervention support to low/medium risk males experiencing domestic abuseEducation - Schools / Colleges / Workplace awareness assemblies/workshops on healthy relationshipsFundraising through sports and outdoor activities
Future Living Hertford
Beneficiary group, Education, Health, Social welfareFuture Living Hertford operates across Hertfordshire and surrounding areas. We provide therapeutic support for adults and children who have been harmed by domestic abuse and/or addiction, through group therapy and one-to-one counselling. We also provide domestic abuse training and healthy relationship training to schools and professionals, alongside subsidised, affordable counselling for all.
Spare Tyre Theatre Company Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, Health, Social welfareSpare Tyre uses and makes theatre that enables voiceless communities and individuals to share and celebrate their untold stories transforming lives and challenging prejudice.We currently work with older people, adults with learning disabilities, people with advanced dementia, women who have experienced violence, and disenfranchised and economically communities across London and beyond.
Lotus Families
Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfareLotus Families is a small, women-centred charity based in East Sussex, dedicated to the prevention of abuse and violence against women and girls (VAWG), and to supporting long-term recovery. Since 1996, we have specialised in services for women with children living across East Sussex and Brighton & Hove.
Rochdale Women's Welfare Association
Beneficiary group, Social welfareWomen and children only activities,Challenge and assist women and their children who experience, or are at threat of Domestic Abuse, Honour Base Violence,Forced marriage play schemegirls groupparenting class50 plus groupGeneral Charitable PurposesEducation/TrainingDisabilityArts/culture
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many domestic-abuse social welfare charities are there in the UK?
There are 502 registered domestic-abuse social welfare charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the domestic-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 domestic-abuse social welfare charities?
Domestic-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 domestic-abuse social welfare charities?
Across all domestic-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 domestic-abuse social welfare charities?
Domestic-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.