For people living with domestic abuse, the ‘home’ that should offer safety and warmth becomes a place of fear.

Our Empower team provides tailored practical and emotional support to women escaping domestic abuse, showing them they are not alone.

Our one-to-one and peer support groups allow people a safe space to open up and find their voice again.

We restore people’s confidence through helping them access legal advice and make a safety plan.

We equip people to make safe choices and understand what a healthy relationship looks like.

A third of all women facing homelessness have experienced domestic abuse
or sexual violence

Domestic abuse or domestic violence takes many forms, including but not limited to psychological, physical, sexual, financial or emotional abuse. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, please visit our Get Help page.

As I went to leave he tripped me up and tried to suffocate me … I was put in touch with Empower. I had one-to-one sessions with Helen and she was amazing. She made me see that this behaviour was not love and not normal. I have a lovely partner now and Helen reminds me that that’s the way it’s meant to be.

Marla*