Last year, 20,240 women were made homeless due to domestic abuse.
This number is shocking, but behind every one is the story of a woman who has been forced into an impossible situation.
Access to an alternative safe and affordable home is a lifeline for survivors of domestic abuse. It empowers them to make the decision to leave their abuser. Without this lifeline, survivors can be stuck homeless in temporary accommodation for long periods, unable to start rebuilding their lives.
Katie is a survivor of domestic abuse. After fleeing her abusive partner, the council placed her in unsafe temporary accommodation where she had no privacy or security. She didn't eat or sleep properly. Her room had a tiny sink and a broken fridge-freezer. She had to share the kitchen and laundry facilities with strangers. Men she didn't recognise came and went, triggering unwelcome responses and memories. Even though the accommodation was crowded, she felt entirely alone.
Domestic abuse is a housing issue, a growing emergency – and now the third biggest driver of homelessness in England.
With your generous support, we can help survivors to navigate a broken housing system and find the confidence to rebuild their lives.
When we all stand together, no one stands alone. Your support makes a real difference to the lives of women who have escaped abuse.
