Social welfare Charities That specialise in Refuge or shelter

Refuge provides specialist support to women and children escaping domestic violence, modern slavery, human trafficking, forced prostitution, rape, forced marriage and 'honour' based violence. Services include: 24-hr national helpline, women's refuges, outreach and floating support, independent domestic and sexual violence advocates. We raise awareness and influence policy and legislative change.

THE PROMOTION OF THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING AND SAFETY OF VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC, SEXUAL AND ASSOCIATED ABUSE, IN PARTICULAR WOMEN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND CHILDREN.

Provision of support,and emergency services to vulnerable women and children experiencing rape, sexual assault and domestic abuse. Services include provision of emergency accommodation, floating support services, community support and counselling. Services also include development with agencies to raise awareness of domestic abuse and develop support systems to enable them to access SWA services.

Southern Domestic Abuse Service provides inclusive services services to women, children, young people & men affected by domestic abuse. Services include: Refuge accommodation, Community based outreach services, IDVA Services, Women only group work, Specialist work with children/young people, FGM Community Work/Development, work with perpetrators, domestic abuse preventative work and training.

BSWAID is working with women and children affected by domestic violence by:offering safe temporary accommodation, appropriate and accessible support services includingsupporting women in accessing justice system. The charity raises awareness and promotes action against Domestic violence and promotes policy and best practice that responds to women and children's needs.

Provision of housing related support (refuge support) and support in the community for women and their children escaping domestic abuse. Outreach support and help line for domestic abuse victims living in the community.IDVA service to support domestic abuse victims in legal and court processes.Early Support service for children living in the community and at risk of domestic violence.

Harbour is working towards safer communities through holistic services addressing all aspects of Domestic Abuse and other related support services.

Women's Aid is the national charity for women and children working to end domestic abuse. We are a federation of nearly 180 organisations providing just under 300 local lifesaving services to women and children across the country. Women's Aid also runs online support services, as well as providing expert training, qualifications and consultancy to a range of agencies and professionals.

Provides refuge accommodation, advice, advocacy, and practical support for women and their children experiencing domestic abuse.

Leeds Women's Aid works with women & children, being a voice & leader in the sector. LWA support women & children experiencing domestic violence and abuse and aims to eliminate Violence Against Women and Girls. We offer a range of services including safe houses and refuges, community & telephone support, women's groups and hubs, and support to children & young people and coordinate partnerships.

i)To relieve the needs of people from minority ethnic communities who have suffered from domestic abuse including other forms of violence by the provision of temporary accommodation in Wales.ii)To provide specialist support to people from minority ethnic communities.iii)To advance the education of the general public concerning the needs of such people from minority ethnic communities.

CWA provides support to women (& their children) affected by all forms of VAWDASV. Refuge accommodation, complex needs, 24/7 Crisis, drop in, Community Support, ISVA, counselling, CYP support, group education/training opportunities.

To provide information, support and, if necessary, refuge accommodation to people who have, or, who are, suffering domestic abuse.

The Charity is established to relieve distress and suffering amongst people living with or fleeing from, or at risk of, Domestic Abuse. To ensure the safety, improve the quality of life, and reduce repeat victimisation for the survivors of domestic violence, by providing a comprehensive service of advice, support, education and training and immediate access to our safe accommodation when required.

The principal activity of the charity is to provide temporary accommodation & other services to adults and children who have suffered or are exposed to domestic violence & abuse

The Charity provides support for women and children who have suffered, and are suffering, or are in danger of suffering violence, abuse or neglect by perpetrators known to them by providing refuge and outreach services in the community. The charity also raises awareness on domestic violence with the public. The charity runs a museum of womens suffrage and provides space for social engagement

the nia project provides services to women and children who have been subjected to sexual and domestic violence, including prostiution.

Supporting women and children or their dependants who are experiencing or have experienced domestic violence. Operating a 24 hour freephone helpline, a drop in service, outreach support for women and children, independent domestic violence advocate service, RISE support schemes, refuge provision, pets fostering scheme and domestic violence training for individuals and agencies.

West Mercia Women's Aid works with women and children affected by domestic violence. We provide:24 hour helpline in Hfdshire, Shropshire & WorcsAdvice, advocacy and supportRefuge accommodationOutreach & floating support servicesChildren's support workRecruiting, training & support of volunteersProvision of training & consultancyPublic awareness raising activities

We represent and campaign for our member services across Wales who provide frontline support to survivors of all forms of violence against women & girls-Delivery of the Live Fear Free Helpline, providing first contact advice and signposting to ongoing support such as refuge and advocacy-Training-Campaigning and consultancy on relevant policy-Community engagement and fundraising

Oasis supports service users by the provision of a safe house for women victims of domestic abuse who flee their homes, and safe resettlement into the community. Oasis also has a community team dedicated to supporting those experiencing domestic abuse to remain in their own homes, by giving support with safety, financial, emotional and legal issues.

Provision of accommodation and community based support services to women, men and children who have experienced or are experiencing domestic abuse. Prevention services to educate the public in the awareness of domestic abuse.

Offers advice, advocacy, support & information to women and their children who are experiencing domestic violence and abuse we do this via crisis, intervention, tenant support, refuge accommodation, counselling, prevention programmes, and work with children and young people.

We provide refuge space for Latin American women and children in the UK who flee domestic violence. Our Advice and Information Centre provides advocacy and support for women who are not ready yet to leave abusive relationships or might not be eligible to live in the refuge. We recently took on floating support and we are part of the Islington BME Outreach Project.

The Charity provides support for women, men and children who have suffered, and are suffering, or are in danger of suffering violence, abuse or neglect by perpetrators known to them by providing refuge and outreach services in the community. The charity also raises awareness on domestic violence with the public