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Domestic abuse charities in the UK

There are 758 registered charities in England and Wales working on domestic abuse. 224 of them (30%) are small, with an income under £100,000 a year.

Updated from the Charity Commission register.

Domestic abuse charities give people a safe place to stay, answer helplines, support them through court, and help them and their children recover and start again. Many local services are small and stretched, and quietly do life-saving work.

Giving to one of them helps someone take the hardest step of their life. If you can, choose a local service and support it regularly, so they can be there for the next person who calls.

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Refuges and safe housing

91 of these charities say this is part of their work. Here are a few of them.

  1. Warrington Women's Aid

    WA1 · Income £100k to £1m

    Women's refuge providing safe accomodation for women and children fleeing domestic violence

    Their website Charity Commission record

  2. Stand Support UK

    CV6 · Income under £10k

    Stand Support UK is a specialist charity in Coventry supporting anyone experiencing or affected by domestic abuse or sexual violence. Our services include referral to refuge accommodation, community-based support, peer…

    Their website Charity Commission record

  3. Hull Women's Aid

    HU5 · Income £100k to £1m

    HWA supports women, children & young people that are suffering or have suffered domestic abuse to establish safe independent lives. Core work is delivered in a secure refuge for women & children. Support is also…

    Their website Charity Commission record

  4. Friends of North Dorset Women's Refuge

    DT11 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Gives help to the ladies and children who are residing in the refuge. raises awareness of domestic violence

    Their website Charity Commission record

Helplines, advocacy and outreach

280 of these charities say this is part of their work. Here are a few of them.

  1. Middle Eastern Women and Society Organisation

    N1 · Income £100k to £1m

    Assisting victims of domestic violence, forced marriage, FGM,and women affected by honour killings in their family to rebuild their lives and integrate into the wider society. The organisation offers workshops, group…

    Their website Charity Commission record

  2. Reducing the Risk of Domestic Abuse

    OX1 · Income £100k to £1m

    We work to increase the safety and well-being of people affected by domestic abuse and to support professionals to work together to tackle abuse. Our Oxfordshire services include an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor…

    Their website Charity Commission record

  3. One Woman at A Time

    LA4 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Work with women survivors of Gender Based Violence in the UK and Africa that includes Female Genital Mutilation, Domestic Violence, Forced Marriage, Honour Based Violence (HBV), Sexual Abuse, Modern Day Slavery and…

    Their website Charity Commission record

  4. Welwyn Hatfield Women's Refuge and Support Services

    AL7 · Income £100k to £1m

    Crisis accommodation, advice, information and trauma informed and responsive support for women and children fleeing or recovering from domestic violence including high risk of domestic homicide or serious harm.

    Their website Charity Commission record

Help for children and young people

346 of these charities say this is part of their work. Here are a few of them.

  1. Chester Women's Aid

    CH1 · Small charity, income under £100k

    The charity engages in the following activities:- provision of support to women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, in the form of small grants for crisis needs, and funding for activities- raising…

    Their website Charity Commission record

  2. Aanchal Women's Aid Ltd

    IG1 · Income £100k to £1m

    The companys objects and principal activities are to: To provide support, assistance and advice to women and children who have experienced or who are experiencing domestic violence; andThe advancement of education and…

    Their website Charity Commission record

  3. Peterborough Women's Aid

    PE1 · Income £100k to £1m

    Provide safe temporary accommodation for women and children fleeing domestic abuse. Provide an Outreach Service whose objectives are to give advice and support to victims/survivors of domestic abuse

    Their website Charity Commission record

  4. Imece Women's Centre

    N1 · Income £100k to £1m

    Advice & Information, Violence against Women and Girls Service, Therapeutic Services, Mental Health and Well Being, Elderly Support, Family Support, Training for Professionals, Domestic Abuse and Harmfull Practices…

    Their website Charity Commission record

Counselling and recovery

234 of these charities say this is part of their work. Here are a few of them.

  1. Havering Women's Aid

    CO1 · Income £100k to £1m

    Provision of advice, support, counselling and/or temporary accommodation for women who have been exposed to domestic violence (mental or physical), and for their children. To preserve and protect the mental and physical…

    Charity Commission record

  2. Lighthouse Women's Aid Limited

    IP3 · Income £100k to £1m

    To provide safe and supportive refuge accommodation; to develop innovative community services that deliver effective interventions and preventative programmes; and delivering emotional and therapeutic support to women…

    Their website Charity Commission record

  3. R.i.s.e. (Refuge, Information, Support and Education)

    BN1 · Income £100k to £1m

    Provision of services to Women, Children and Young People and LGBTQI people who are affected by Domestic Violence to include advice, emotional and therapeutic support and residential services. Education and training…

    Their website Charity Commission record

  4. West Cornwall Women's Aid

    TR18 · Income £100k to £1m

    Refuge accommodation for women and children who have experienced domestic violence, provision of an outreach service for women affected by domestic violence, domestic violence helpline, counselling service, therapeutic…

    Their website Charity Commission record

Small charities worth knowing

224 domestic abuse charities have an income under £100,000 a year. Most are run by a few people, often volunteers, and few of them can afford to advertise. Here are some of them, each with recent accounts on the register.

  1. National Network to End Child Abuse

    EC2A · Income under £10k

    For the public benefit to preserve and protect the health of children and relieve and prevent suffering amongst children experiencing sexual abuse, in particular but not exclusively by:

    Their website Charity Commission record

  2. Ethnic Minority Centre Limited

    CR4 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Improving the quality of life of people living in Merton particularly the BME population;Drugs and Alcohol Awareness and referrals to treatment agencies; Delivering of direct community, health and social care services…

    Their website Charity Commission record

  3. Taunton Womens Aid

    TA2 · Small charity, income under £100k

    To promote the protection of adults and children who have suffered or are suffering from or have been exposed to domestic abuse by such means as are charitable including the preservation of their mental and physical…

    Their website Charity Commission record

  4. Articulate Arts Ltd

    BN2 · Small charity, income under £100k

    For disadvantaged young lives facing such difficulties as domestic violence, abuse, homelessness or refugee status ARTICULATE provides creative safe spaces where they can use art to build a sense of self-worth that…

    Their website Charity Commission record

  5. Lucas Ark

    SW6 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Lucas Ark.As a charity we recognise, intervene and assist all victims Of domestic violence. We assist all victims without discrimination eg their age, social status, physical ability, Race, Sexuality and religious…

    Their website Charity Commission record

  6. The Discovery of Talents

    WV4 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Employment support and Training ProvisionsAdvice and Guidance on Welfare Benefits,ImmigrationYouth activities Sport and physical activitiesEducation Debt Management Advice Befriending Antisocial behaviour Domestic…

    Their website Charity Commission record

  7. Brent Women's Advisory Resource Centre

    NW6 · Small charity, income under £100k

    Information, advice, guidance and counselling sessions. BWARC provides ESOL drama and French sessions. BWARC provides immigration, housing advice, welfare benefit advice and casework. BWARC provides outreach services to…

    Charity Commission record

  8. South Liverpool Vineyard Christian Fellowship

    L19 · Small charity, income under £100k

    The activities of the charity are as follows: To provide food and clothing to the homeless and asylum seekers/refugees. To provide advice to the homeless.. To assist domestic violence projects with practical help e.g.…

    Their website Charity Commission record

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Domestic abuse charities by town

The towns and cities with the most domestic abuse charities, counted by where each charity is registered. London's number includes national charities with a head office there.

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Questions people ask

How many domestic abuse charities are there in the UK?

There are 758 registered charities in England and Wales working on domestic abuse. 224 of them (30%) are small, with an income under £100,000 a year. The figures come from the Charity Commission register for England and Wales, last refreshed in October 2026. Scotland and Northern Ireland keep their own registers, so their charities aren't counted here.

What do domestic abuse charities do?

Going by what they say about themselves on the register, the most common kinds of work are help for children and young people (346 charities), helplines, advocacy and outreach (280 charities), and counselling and recovery (234 charities). Many do more than one of these.

Which domestic abuse charity should I give to?

The one that fits what matters to you. Tell us a little about it and we'll pick the few charities that fit you best, with the reasons why. It's free, takes a couple of minutes, and we never ask for any contact details. No charity can pay to appear on your list.

Why give to a small charity working on domestic abuse?

Small charities run on very little, so a regular gift, however modest, helps them plan ahead. They're often rooted in one place, so you can get to know the people doing the work and see what your help does. Every charity listed on this page has an income under £1 million a year and has sent the Charity Commission accounts in the last two and a half years.

How can I check a charity is genuine?

Look it up on the Charity Commission register by its name or charity number. Its page there shows what it does, who its trustees are and its latest accounts. Every charity on this page links straight to its register record.

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