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.

725 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.36% 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:

Distribution by size of charity¶

Income band	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
Under £10k	150	0.21%
£10k - £100k	121	0.17%
£100k - £250k	77	0.34%
£250k - £500k	81	0.73%
£500k - £1m	98	1.40%
£1m - £10m	124	1.35%
Over £10m	13	0.58%
Total	664	0.34%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	611	0.36%
oscr	85	0.34%
ccni	29	0.41%
Total	725	0.36%

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
Change, Grow, Live [Charity number: SC039861] The objects of the Charity are, for the public benefit: 3.1 the advancement of health or the saving of lives, and the prevention or relief of poverty among: 3.1.1 people who have been, or are, or are at risk of becoming: 3.1.1.1 affected by use of or dependent on drugs, alcohol or other substances. 3.1.1.2 homeless. 3.1.1.3 imprisoned. 3.1.2 young people. 3.1.3 such other people identified by the Trustees from time to time. 3.1.4 the families, carers and dependents of such persons. (“Beneficiaries”), in particular (but not exclusively) by providing information, advice, support, services, interventions and treatment. 3.2 the advancement of education among: 3.2.1 Beneficiaries, and the relief of their unemployment, in particular (but not exclusively) by providing information, advice, support and services. and 3.2.2 the general public in relation to the experiences of Beneficiaries, in particular (but not exclusively) by conducting and promoting research, gathering and sharing data, and raising awareness. 3.3 the promotion of such other charitable purposes as the Trustees see fit from time to time. Nothing in these Articles shall authorise an application of the property of the Charity for purposes which are not charitable in accordance with any statutory provision regarding the meaning of the word 'charitable' or the words 'charitable purposes' in force in any part of the United Kingdom.	£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.	£56,783,162
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.	£31,975,898
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.	£15,815,369
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
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 Alongside Charity [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.	£10,694,095
SAFELIVES [Charity number: 1106864] SafeLives, formerly known as CAADA is a national charity supporting a strong multi-agency response to domestic abuse. SafeLives provides practical tools, training, guidance, quality assurance, policy and data insight to support professionals and organisations working with domestic abuse victims. The aim is to protect the highest risk victims and their children.	£10,628,690

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
THRIVE HEALTH ALLIANCE [Charity number: 1216302] Thrive Health Alliance provides trauma informed, non clinical early intervention and recovery support for adults aged 18 and over and young people aged 16 to 25 affected by mental health challenges, trauma and domestic abuse. We deliver one to one support, group activities and workshops in person and online to promote wellbeing, reduce isolation and prevent crisis.
BEHIND CLOSED DOORS [Charity number: 1116500] The charities activities are to support people who live or work in the Metroploitan District of Leeds, including rural areas, who are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse and to work with other agencies within the community to raise awareness of the issues of domestic abuse.	£725,333
BRIGHT FUTURES NE [Charity number: 1157578] Bright Futures deliver a range of project activities to young women aged 11-25 to increase their health, wellbeing and safety. We deliver projects around a range of issues including alcohol misuse, sexual health, domestic abuse, young mums, unemployment and exploitation.	£471,410
FREE TO FLY [Charity number: 1194841] Helping to relieve the suffering of expectant mothers within the UK, who are experiencing (or are at risk of experiencing) domestic abuse during pregnancy, and supporting them to protect their children long term. Activities include, but are not limited to, the provision of specialist accommodation, pre and post-natal support, parenting support, and other practical, financial and emotional support.	£4,348
Sole Purpose [Charity number: NI100618] Sole Purpose is a professional theatre company based in Derry Londonderry. We have been creating high quality, innovative theatre on social and public issues since 1997 and have toured throughout Ireland and the UK, and have taken productions to the USA. We produce new work for theatre and non-theatre venues, working in partnership with statutory and voluntary organisations to bring professional theatre to working class and marginalised communities, as well as touring theatres. Our repertoire includes plays which look at issues of elder abuse, domestic violence, the ethnic minority experience in Northern Ireland, underage drinking, issues affecting the LGBT community, mental health and other subjects. We also run drama related workshops and writing workshops for people from all walks of life, to encourage creativity, build confidence and equip people with skills enabling them to pursue careers. Our work takes place in community centres, care homes, hospitals, schools, colleges, women's aid centres, prisons and theatres. The people who benefit from our work are diverse. The many productions that we have developed target different audiences – young people, parents, teachers, carers, women, ethnic minority groups, refugees, older people, nurses, social workers, LGBT people, community workers and the mainstream audience. Our most recent play, ‘Blinkered’ by Patricia Byrne, which explores issues of suicide and mental health, has been touring schools and colleges since 2016. It has helped numerous young people to tackle their own personal mental health issues. In 2019 Sole Purpose won the Special Jury Prize at Origin Theatre’s 1st Irish Festival in New York for bringing theatre on difficult social issues to non theatre spaces. In 2014 the company won the Eva Gore Booth Award at the International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival for ‘Life and Love; Lesbian Style’ by Hilary McCollum. Sole Purpose is working with Syrian refugees, using theatre to assist with learning English.	£173,980
WEST CUMBRIA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT [Charity number: 1187765] We work with victims, perpetrators and children that are are/have lived with domestic and sexual abuse. We offer free, long term practical and emotional support to individuals and families across West Cumbria. Our service includes a confidential helpline, 1-1 professional counselling for victims, perpetrators and children, group support for adult victims and children and young people.	£519,383
ROJ WOMEN ASSOCIATION - KURDISH AND TURKISH WOMEN'S CENTRE [Charity number: 1125572] We pursue Kurdish women empowerment in London and in Kurdish regions by means of:a) seminars to raise awareness of their own rights,b) language courses and other training to enhance their employability, c) provision of facilities for community recreation,d) psychological support and legal advice for victims of domestic violence and forced marriage.e) training of women's activists.	£79,542
BROXTOWE WOMEN'S PROJECT LIMITED [Charity number: 1125946] Broxtowe Women's Project Limited (BWP) ensure women, children and young people affected by domestic abuse are supported and empowered to be safe and in control of their lives.Website: www.broxtowewomensproject.org.uk	£294,877
ARISE RESTORATION CENTRE [Charity number: 1182237] Arise Restoration Centre provides crisis intervention services for people who are in crisis and crisis prevention services for people who are in high risk exposure to a major crisis such as homelessness, domestic violence, or negative and destructive health lifestyles which can or may lead to depravity or suicide.	£11,649
Shakti Women's Aid [Charity number: SC008837] In particular, the Objects shall be to provide relief and support to black minority ethnic women and their children, if any, who have suffered and escaped physical, mental, sexual or other abuse within their homes from their partner or other relative. Where resources are available, the Company may also provide relief and support to women and children in this position from other ethnic minority communities. Support will be provided through: 5.1 the provision of temporary refuge accommodation for the women and their children. and 5.2 the provision, for the women and their children, of information, support and advice whilst living in their own homes or in temporary refuge accommodation and following their re-housing and resettlement to enable them to determine their own futures. and 5.3 recognition and support of the emotional and educational needs of black and minority ethnic children escaping abuse with their mothers, especially those living in refuge / temporary accommodation. and 5.4 assistance to the women and their children with accessing services from other voluntary and statutory organisations and advice to the said organisations on providing appropriate services to black and minority ethnic women and their children.	£982,746