Refuge is committed to a world where domestic violence is not tolerated and where women and children can live in safety.

Empowering women and children to rebuild their lives, free from violence and fear. Providing a range of life-saving and life-changing services, and a voice for the voiceless.

Provide expert training, qualifications and consultancy to a range of agencies. This includes professionals working with survivors or those commissioning domestic abuse services. Awarding a National Quality Mark for services which meet the quality standards.

The 24 Hour National Domestic Violence Helpline on 0808 2000 247 (run in partnership with Refuge) and our range of online services, which include the Survivors’ Forum and The Hideout, help hundreds of thousands of women and children every year.