List of UK organisations fighting gender-based violence

Guidance

Jan 25

Written By Caroline Outterside BSc(Hons), MBPsS

The following is a list of UK-based organisations that work hard to fight abuse against women and other marginalised genders.

Imkaan is a black feminist organisation dedicated to addressing violence against black and minoritised women and girls. They work with local, national and international organisations to improve policy and practice. Tel: 0207842 8525

Paladin successfully campaigned for stalking to become a criminal offence in 2013. They support and advocate for victims of stalking, amplifying their voice in the criminal and civil justice system. Tel: 0203 3866 4107

Sistah Space is a community-based non-profit. They work with African heritage women and girls who have experienced domestic or sexual abuse, or who have lost a loved one to domestic violence, creating a safe and practical space. They provide advice and support, as well as practical help, such as sanitary products, underwear, toothbrushes and other essential items (most of which have been donated by the local community). Tel: 02078468350

Sisters Uncut is a direct action group supporting women and gender-variant people, and has actively opposed cuts to UK government services for domestic violence victims. Over the years, they’ve demanded an end to immigration detention, and protested to bring mass attention to government cuts.

Southall Black Sister is run by a group of Black and minority ethnic women. They provide practical support, information, advice, advocacy, counselling and support for women and children experiencing domestic and other forms of gender-related violence, and accept calls from across the UK. They can also arrange access to legal advice and representation, and support women in taking legal action to secure their rights. This includes action against public bodies, such as the police or social services. They offer advice in English, Hindi, Punjabi, Gujarati and Urdu, and can arrange interpretation in Somali and other languages. Tel: 0208 571 9595

One25 is a Bristol-based organisation that helps sex workers receive actual practical support and advice in a non-judgmental setting. They provide support around housing, mental health, addiction, domestic and sexual violence, finance, wellbeing and the criminal justice system. General enquires: 0117 909 8832 Night Outreach Van: 08006 125 125

Solace Women’s Aid is a London-based organisation that has been around for 40 years and offers practical advice and support to women experiencing violence of all kinds (from rape and trafficking to relationships based on psychological or financial control.) They offer counselling and therapy, as well as providing accommodation and refuge to anyone made homeless as a result of abuse. Tel: 0808 802 5565

Galop is an LGBTQ+ anti-violence charity based in London that provides emotional and practical support for LGBTQ+ people who are experiencing, or have experienced, violence and abuse (including sexual abuse, domestic violence and hate crimes). They also have a dedicated Trans Advocacy Service which offers confidential advice and support by telephone, email or face-to-face. Crime Helpline: 0207 704 2040 LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Line 0800 999 5428

Additional Important Organisations:

Refuge - dealing with domestic violence

Phone: 0800 2000 247 (24 hour helpline)

Website: www.refuge.org.uk

Victim Support

Phone: 0808 168 9111 (24 hour helpline)

Website: www.victimsupport.org

Rape Crisis

To find your local service phone: 0808 802 9999 (Daily 12pm to 2.30pm and 7pm to 9.30pm)

Website: www.rapecrisis.org.uk

The Beaumont Society is a charity that offers help and support for the transgender community

Phone Information Line (24/7/365) 01582 412220