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Domestic abuse SW202

Domestic abuse is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Social welfare categoryand the Abuse subcategory.

717 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.35% of all charities.

Keywords to find charities

UK-CAT categories are applied to charities based on a set of keywords, in the form of a regular expression.

The regular expression used to find charities in this tag is:

\b(domestic (abuse|violence)|violence against women|honou?r( |-)(based )?violence|women'?s aid|women( and children)? who have experienced (violence|sexual abuse))\b

Distribution by size of charity

Income band Charities with tag Percent of all charities
Under £10k 140 0.20%
£10k - £100k 127 0.18%
£100k - £250k 79 0.36%
£250k - £500k 74 0.68%
£500k - £1m 96 1.44%
£1m - £10m 125 1.39%
Over £10m 10 0.46%
Total 651 0.34%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator Charities with tag Percent of all charities
ccew 603 0.35%
oscr 85 0.34%
ccni 29 0.40%
Total 717 0.35%

Ten largest charities (by income)

Name Latest income
CHANGE, GROW, LIVE [Charity number: 1079327]
CGL provides a range of services to support individuals, families and communities whose lives are adversely affected by crime, substance misuse, homelessness, anti-social behaviour, domestic violence, social deprivation and lack of opportunity.The Charity works with challenging service users with complex needs, including those with entrenched drug habits and offending behaviour.
£339,714,761
HESTIA HOUSING AND SUPPORT [Charity number: 294555]
Hestia delivers high quality & empowering housing, support, protection & care services in partnership with service users & local communities in 22 London boroughs. Hestia provides services to people with mental health needs, physical disability, substance misusers, offenders, women & children fleeing domestic abuse, older & young people, personal budget holders & other wider community groups.
£54,249,820
REFUGE [Charity number: 277424]
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.
£27,813,994
LOCAL SOLUTIONS [Charity number: 515060]
The provision of services in the following fields: Homecare, Shopmobility, Training , Welfare Rights, Supported Accommodation, Support for the disabled, Carers Support, Liverpool Watersports Centre, Mobex, Domestic Violence Service, Conference Facilities
£14,598,037
SOLACE WOMEN'S AID [Charity number: 1082450]
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.
£14,385,910
PENNY APPEAL [Charity number: 1128341]
Penny Appeal provides poverty relief across Asia, the Middle East and Africa, with dedicated programmes to help the poor and needy by building wells, caring for orphans, providing nutritious food, delivering emergency aid in response to crisis situations and providing healthcare. Penny Appeal also works in the UK to help homeless people and women who have experienced domestic abuse.
£13,136,985
THE LONDON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1091263]
The London Community Foundation makes a difference to the lives of Londoners by connecting people who need help with those who are willing to give. That's what we do. We are dedicated to improving the lives of London's most disadvantaged. Child poverty, unemployment, isolation, homelessness, domestic violence and gang crime are just some of the issues we are tackling through our grant making.
£11,533,000
JULIAN HOUSE [Charity number: 1183751]
Julian House provides a range of services to socially excluded people across the South West; particularly in the areas of homelessness, domestic abuse and community rehabilitation. We operate a range of supported housing projects, emergency hostel accommodation, advice services, assertive outreach support and a number of social enterprises. Not just changing lives. Often saving lives
£11,165,543
Honeycomb Charitable Services Limited [Charity number: 701376]
We support disadvantaged children, young people, adults and families in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, Derbyshire (inc Derby City) and Cheshire East. We support people in housing need or crisis to develop skills and confidence to live independently. We provide services to tackle domestic abuse, increase victims safety and work with perpetrators to address abusive behaviour to make positive change.
£10,076,309
BLACK COUNTRY WOMEN'S AID [Charity number: 1032298]
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.
£10,016,725

Ten random charities

Name Latest income
HUMDARD WELFARE ASSOCIATION (CROYDON) [Charity number: 1120704]
The range and focus of our work includes providing advocacy and crisis interpenetration surrounding domestic violence, including emotional and practical support, interpreting and translation, recreational activities, careers advice, drug abuse awareness, escorting, and transport, while promoting, and befriending networks.
£33,754
TITHE BARN (COUNSELLING SERVICE) [Charity number: 1133276]
The object the Tithe Barn Counselling Service is the relief of the distressed by provision of a counselling service, the promotion of self advocacy, particularly, but not exclusively, for victims of domestic violence, young adults and the homeless.
FLIGHT TO FREEDOM [Charity number: 1207818]
THE OBJECT OF THE CIO IS: FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, TO RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE AND THEIR CHILDREN IN ELLESMERE PORT AND THE SURROUNDING AREA, THROUGH THE PROVISION OF: INFORMATION AND ADVICE, PEER SUPPORT, PRACTICAL INTERVENTIONS, COUNSELLING, GRANTS OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SIGNPOSTING TO EXTERNAL SOURCES OF PROFESSIONAL AND ADDITIONAL SUPPORT.
JUST BECAUSE WE CAN, WE CARE & WE'RE HERE [Charity number: 1173644]
Working With Various Agencys Regarding Child Protection.Supporting Familys By Giving Clothing, Bedding And Other Everyday Household Items That Help Familys In Need And Living In Poverty. Working With Social Care With Hard To Reach Families. Support For Drug & Alcohol And Domestic Violence Issues. Stay And Play Sessions For Children. Home Visits To Support Families With Life Skills.
Blythswood Ireland Limited [Charity number: NI104515]
Blythswood Trading (Ireland) Ltd seeks to share the Gospel, to help those in need, to further education and alleviate distress and poverty at home and abroad. Working examples are: We administer, collect, sort and send filled shoeboxes to Eastern Europe. We donate goods to Womens Aid and CAP. We give financial and administrative support to other charities such as EBM, Via Wings and EEFC. We support practically and financially other charities and Projects at home and overseas by sending goods for use or resale, by donating funds for specific projects (such as building project or training and education project) and by donating Medical Aid to overseas Projects. At home we run a Homecare project which supports those in need in a practical way such as supplying furniture and other homewares.We also support overseas camps for needy children, we support Sports camps for kids in poor areas of Pakistan. We also support Childrens afterschool clubs in Eastern Europe.
£1,170,262
THE WOMEN'S CENTRE CORNWALL LTD [Charity number: 1099348]
To relieve the distress and isolation of women and teenage girls who have experienced sexual violence and domestic violence by offering them free confidential services. To empower, train and support women through volunteering. To raise awareness and to educate individuals, organisations and communities on issues of sexual violence and domestic violence, thereby prompting better provision, preventi
£1,938,726
SALAAM SISTERS [Charity number: 1191888]
We aim to provide support to asylum seekers, survivors of domestic abuse and other forms of gender-based violence and/or abuse within the UK. We also provide safe spaces for our beneficiaries to meet and discuss the issues affecting them and receive support from experienced professionals.
£22,928
Mens Action Network [Charity number: NI101617]
In pursuit of the public benefit MAN does/offers: In support of male health and wellbeing we offer crisis intervention to address Abuse ,Addictions, Domestic Violence, Fathering /Parenting issues, Family break-up/access ,Isolation ,Suicidal ideation , Depression, Relationship difficulties, Sexuality , Emotional wellbeing : We offer a contact /helpline , 20 counsellors provide 1-2-1 support counselling to 70+ males a week , we run two self-help groups each week for general support and living with depression , provide a daily drop in service for men, provide anger awareness/management courses, act as a signposting/referral agency for men, additions services for PSNI , behavioural offending counselling for P BNI, suicide support for PHA/CLEAR , and young males rites of passage work with WELB, In promotion of male health and well-being we advocate for male health and wellbeing services on various forums such as OMFDFM’s Regional Domestic and Sexual Violence group/Gender Advisory Panel, we are Chair of the Men’s Health Forum Ireland, co-chair of NICVA men’s policy forum, partners to the Western Domestic Violence Partnership, Men’s Health West forum , The BMA ,the NI Court and Jury service and work with many other government, statutory, private and voluntary group networks and fora . We help facilitate Men’s Health week each year, run health fares ,give talks and training on men’s health, deliver workplace/community MOTs health checks , talks on mental health and wellbeing
£51,072
ENUGU COMMUNITY IN GLASGOW [Charity number: SC054591]
The advancement of equality and diversity: To promote equality, diversity, and social inclusion by encouraging cultural integration, tackling racial discrimination, and advocating for fair access to employment, education, healthcare, housing, and public services for individuals of Enugu State origin within Scottish society. The advancement of citizenship and community development: To foster civic responsibility and community participation by encouraging voluntary activity, promoting civic values, and supporting the active involvement of Enugu State citizens in public life and community initiatives in Scotland. The relief of those in need: To provide welfare support, advice, and assistance to individuals in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship, or other disadvantage, particularly focusing on members of the Enugu community in Glasgow and surrounding areas. The advancement of education: To promote education through skills development programmes, training opportunities, research initiatives, and capacity-building activities that benefit both members of the Organisation and the wider public. The advancement of arts, culture, and heritage: To preserve and promote Igbo and Wawa cultural heritage in Scotland by organising cultural events, language classes, traditional dance lessons, and other activities that enhance cultural understanding and appreciation. The advancement of human rights, conflict resolution, and community safety: To raise awareness of legal rights, child protection, domestic abuse prevention, good parenting practices, and community relations, fostering a safer and more informed community for Enugu State citizens living in Glasgow and beyond.
ABUNDANCE MINISTRIES [Charity number: 1059888]
Our activities: is to elevate poverty: Africa, England and Wales To support children and young women against domestic violence, Orphans-care, education, food, clothes, & medical assistance. HIV/ AIDS sufferers. Health education in diet and nutrition. Management and leadership training. Nursery and primary school for children and the youth, Women and Girls Save-A-Life campaign.
£8,700