Over 100 Domestic Abuse charities to receive government funding
Over 1,500 bed spaces will be provided to support survivors of domestic abuse at risk during the pandemic backed by £8.1 million government support.
Over 100 charities providing life-saving services for domestic abuse survivors will benefit from a £8.1 million pot of government funding. This will fund over 1,500 refuge spaces as well as further specialist support such as counselling. The funding comes as part of a wider package of support to help survivors of domestic abuse over the coming months.
Successful charities in this round include:
- Refuge, which has been awarded £900,000 to support 48 refuges and over 300 bed spaces across the country
- Birmingham and Solihull Women’s Aid, working in partnership with 4 other domestic abuse services, making available up to 200 bed spaces
- Latin American Women’s Aid, working with specialist organisations Asha, Ashiana Network and London Black Women’s Project, to provide additional 20 bed spaces
To read the government statement on funding for domestic abuse charities, click here.