Help and Resources

National Charities/Organisations

1. Rape Crisis England & Wales

  • Description: Offers support and information to anyone affected by sexual violence and abuse.

  • Helpline: 0808 802 9999 (12–2:30 PM & 7–9:30 PM daily)

  • Website: www.rapecrisis.org.uk

  • Live Chat: Available via their website

 

2. Refuge

  • Description: Provides support for women and children experiencing domestic violence, including emergency accommodation, advocacy, and helplines.

  • Helpline: 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247

  • Website: www.refuge.org.uk

 

3. Women's Aid

  • Description: Offers lifesaving services and campaigns for women experiencing domestic abuse.

  • Live Chat Support: Available via their website

  • Website: www.womensaid.org.uk

 

4. Survivors Trust

 

5. Victim Support

 

6. Galop (LGBT+ Anti-Abuse Support)

  • Description: Offers support for LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse, including domestic violence and hate crimes.

  • Helpline: 0800 999 5428

  • Website: www.galop.org.uk

  • Email: help@galop.org.uk

 

7. Rights of Women

 

8. National Stalking Helpline (by Suzy Lamplugh Trust)

 

9. Safeline

 

10. National Centre for Domestic Violence (NCDV)

  • Description: Provides free legal support for survivors of domestic abuse, including securing non-molestation and occupation orders.

  • Helpline: 020 7398 9677

  • Website: www.ncdv.org.uk

 

Regional Charities/Organisations

12. Scottish Women’s Aid

  • Description: Provides support to women, children, and young people experiencing domestic abuse in Scotland.

  • Helpline: 0800 027 1234

  • Website: www.womensaid.scot

 

13. Welsh Women’s Aid

  

14. Nexus NI (Northern Ireland)