Social welfare Charities That specialise in Refuge or shelter

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Supporting any person who is experiencing or escaping domestic violence and abuse.

The Charity's purpose is to relieve the suffering of animals, in particular cats, hedgehogs, guinea pigs, hamsters, birds, goats, sheep, ponies, donkeys and horses in the Northwest of England and to provide or maintain refuge, secure homes, sanctuaries or other facilities for the reception and care of unwanted domestic animals.

St Andrew's Church is an Anglican Church, part of the Church of England. Its mission is to proclaim the love of God in Christ Jesus and the Holy Spirit. We are open every day 10am-2pm as a place of refuge and sanctuary. We work with other organisations to promote the well being of all people.

A COMMUNITY OF PEOPLE WHO WILL ENDEAVOUR TO LIVE TOGETHER AS ONE HOUSEHOLD UNITED IN LOVE AND PRAYER ACCORDING TO THE PRECEPTS OF THE CHRISTIAN GOSPELS, AND OFFERING SHELTER HOSPITALITY AND SPIRITUAL REFRESHMENT TO THOSE WHO BY REASON OF POVERTY, DISABILITY, MENTAL OR SPIRITUAL INCAPACITY, OR INABILITY TO MANAGE THEIR OWN AFFAIRS ARE IN NEED OF SUCH A REFUGE WITHOUT REGARD TO GENDER RACE OR CREED.

To 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).

Advancement of ReligionTo advance an understanding of the Christian faith through mission by offering refuge, loving those we meet, and holding church services.Providing safety Ski Angels help people in need safely down the mountain. We are spiritual mountain rescue. We operate in Meribel, a ski resort in the French Alps.

The 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.

To help in the rescue and prevention of young girls exploited in child prostitution and human trafficking in Brazil. To provide places of safety and refuge where girls can receive counselling, rehabilitation, hope, healing and - where possible - justice.

To 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.

Brunswick Methodist Church is part of the Methodist Church of Great Britain. Our strap line is 'The Church at the heart of the city'. We are the successors to John Wesley's [founder of the Methodist Church] first purpose built Methodist Church, we work to bring about change in people through a love of Christ, we act with Christian social justice, teaching, preaching and being a place of refuge.

to protect and preserve good health among Sikh/Panjabi women and children, who have suffered from or are exposed to domestic abuse and sexual exploitation including but not limited to:- a) The provision of support, education, training, and advice. b) The promotion of research into domestic abuse and sexual exploitation in all its forms an the publication of the useful results of such research

Relief of stress and suffering experienced by women and their children who have been maltreated by their relatives, cohabitees, husbands or the fathers of their children.

1) To enhance goodwill and religious ties with the other religions.2) To propagate the Buddhist teaching to those who are interested.3) To provide a place of worship and give spiritual refuge for all Buddhists in the UK irrespective of their Ethnic origins.

To relieve the suffering of foxes who are in need of care/attention & in particular to provide medical treatment/rehabilitation of sick & injured foxes before their release back into the wild or transfer to an animal sanctuary & to provide refuge & care to orphaned fox cubs & rehabilitation before their release into the wild. To advance the education of the public in humane methods of control

1.Furtherance of Christianity and Christian Education; Providing Advocacy, advice and information.2.Reliefing poverty by working in co-operation with other charitable and christian organisation in a common effort to assist victims of war,disaster and other misfortunes.3. Helping general Public/Manking,;Elderly/Old people;Children/young people.

Holding Women's Prayer /Prophetic and deliverance Conference.Doing Crusades around the worldSetting up Womens Refuge, Foodbank and empowering disadvantaged womenRehabilitating prostitutes, women with mental health problems.Setting up Women's Coaching and Counselling services for victims of domestic violenceProviding the relief of needs and hardship.Setting up African Charity Shop

We operate sustainable projects focusing on key areas such as education & health, relief work, provision of aid, and refugee assistance & support services. Funds support community development and aid projects. We are currently providing emergency assistance in Poland and Ukraine under Operation SafeDrop which assists in evacuations, aid delivery and providing refuge and visa support for refugees.

Newcastle Women's Aid provides advice, information & support services to those who are or have been victims of domestic violence & abuse. Our services include:Advice & Information serviceHelplineDomestic Abuse flexible Support service (DAFS)Group Programme work (Freedom Programme & Recovery programmes)Training, awareness-raising, multi-agency work and education

New Leaf supports all those affected by Domestic Abuse inclusive of gender and sexuality. This is through qualified IDVA's, support worker and volunteers.New Leaf's pathway of support provides, practical, emotional support and advice, refuge accommodation and well being projects to build confidence and self esteem, encouraging & enabling those affected by Domestic Abuse to rebuild their lives.