Businesses have a crucial role to play in breaking the silence around domestic abuse for their staff and customers. TSB highlight the practical realities of escaping from abuse and how they're helping victims. Read more
For families that have moved into a refuge to escape domestic abuse, the new school year can be daunting. At Hestia our dedicated Children and Family workers provide specialist support giving stability amidst the uncertainty of life. Read more
Find out more about what you should do if an employee discloses domestic abuse and the importance of utilising Independent Domestic Violence Advocates (IDVAs) in a workplace response. Read more
Hestia is delighted to announce that we have been awarded a generous £1 million grant over three years thanks to The Julia Rausing Trust Read more
Hestia has joined together with high street banks and pharmacies to urge anyone at risk to access support via designated Safe Spaces found on high streets across the UK. Read more
Szilvia started working as a volunteer whilst she was at university. It helped her realise that she wanted a career supporting people in crisis. Now, Szilvia works with Hestia as part of its modern slavery team. Read more
Hestia responds to the Spring Budget delivered by the Chancellor. Read more
NatWest Group is announcing that starting this week it will offer Safe Spaces to people experiencing economic and domestic abuse in over 360 branches. Read more
Nationwide has announced that it is the latest high-street presence to join Hestia’s Safe Spaces scheme across more than 400 branches in the UK. Read more
At the Safe and Together Institute they recognise the vital role we each play in identifying domestic abuse. Believing survivors and responding effectively will help ensure they get the help and support they need. Read more
Dr Nicola Sharp-Jeffs, Founder and CEO of Surviving Economic Abuse shares how victims of economic abuse can get the support they need. Read more
Claire nearly lost her life when her partner tried to murder her in her sleep. Eventually she was supported by Hestia and now volunteers on our refuge referral line, taking calls from other women affected by domestic abuse. Read more
Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVAs) provide specialist support for people who have experienced sexual violence. Read Jas's Day in the Life of an ISVA for more insight. Read more
Susan Bright, CEO of Employers' Initiative on Domestic Abuse (EIDA) highlights how employers can provide a place of safety and wide range of support for those experiencing domestic abuse in the workplace. Read more
This holiday season, we are raising funds to help bring joy to children and families in our domestic abuse refuges. Double your donation now! Read more
16 Days of Activism is an annual international campaign that kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day. Read more
Santander UK has announced that it is the latest high-street presence to join Hestia’s Safe Spaces scheme across the bank’s 445 branches. Read more
Our statement on the confirmed plans to appoint Baroness Newlove as the government's interim Victims' Commissioner Read more
Read our response to the Victims and Prisoners Bill Read more
Read our response to the Casey Review. Read more
Read our response to the MOJ's proposed tougher domestic homicide sentencing. Read more
From this week, victims of domestic abuse can now access a Safe Space in any branch of The Co-operative Bank and across 48 branches* of Metro Bank. Read more
A pilot of the Safe Spaces scheme and Ask for ANI codeword has been launched by the Home Office and Hestia’s UK SAYS NO MORE campaign, in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions. Read more
5 – 12 March 2023: It's Hestia’s annual NO MORE Week, so here is everything you need to know about the Week and what’s involved. Read more