Supporting women and children to break free from domestic abuse

Helping you take back control and pave the way for a brighter future

Do you feel like you’re walking on eggshells?

Do you worry about what you say or how you say it because you’re afraid of someone else’s reaction?

Have you found yourself changing how you act or how you do things?

Whatever you’re going through, you don’t have to do this on your own.

With over 30 years experience working with women, children and young people, who are or have been affected by domestic abuse, we’re here to help. 

Whether you need refuge accommodation, legal advice, or support deciding on your next steps.

Perhaps right now you just need a safe, confidential person to talk to. Maybe you’ve left a dangerous situation and you need some support to make sense of your experiences and move forward. 

You might not be ready to leave, that’s okay too. 

No one here is going to tell you what to do.

We provide information and support in a safe and confidential space, so that you can make the right decision for you. We can also provide emotional support for your children, if you have them.

And all our services are free. 

In your own time. 

What is domestic abuse? 

Domestic abuse can involve a partner, ex partner, family member or carer.

It can be physical, emotional, sexual, psychological and financial. And it can show up in lots of different ways. Some of them are coercive control, threats, criticism, isolation, intimidation, and deliberate attempts to confuse. Sometimes an abuser will use your children to harm or control you.

It’s also important to remember that you might not recognise your experience in these descriptions. 

Because the thread that often runs through abuse is confusion. When women come to us, they are often confused about what’s happened or is happening to them. Confused about how or why it’s happening. And confused about what to do next.

We can help you get clarity.

You can call our helpline on 01296 437777. Or contact us via our online form. 

If you’re in immediate danger, please call 999.

We’re ready when you are.