Almost 1 in 3 women aged between 16 and 59 in the UK will experience domestic abuse in their lifetime.
In 2025, 10.4% of our clients were referred to us because they were fleeing or experiencing Domestic Abuse or Domestic Violence. That number is expected to increase in 2026.
– Children may be unable to settle at school if they are witnessing or experiencing domestic abuse
– Home instability and financial hardship causes stress and anxiety for both parent and child when fleeing domestic violence and/or domestic abuse
– Domestic abuse often leads to health issues such as anxiety, depression, exhaustion, as well as any physical injuries. Plus long term effects such as post traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, and chronic fatigue – for both parent and child
– If a parent chooses to leave their abusive partner, they may experience financial difficulties or live in temporary housing which is often missing the equipment to be able to cook healthy meals
– Our groups remove mums from the isolation abusers often force them into
– Our groups help build confidence in meeting new people and accessing support
– Access to baby essentials alleviates financial pressures
– Access to baby essentials, toys and clothes enables a parent to care for their child when they don’t have access to funds
– Advice and advocacy – including (but not limited to) support with Universal Credit, housing, grant applications & benefits information – including referring to organisations who can support people living with financial abuse; and supporting parents when leaving their partner
Pays for a vulnerable family to access our support services
Pays for 2 families to receive baby essential packs
Helps pay towards crucial costs we can't cover with grants
Helps train 2 breastfeeding peer supporters who can help families fleeing domestic abuse with breastfeeding