Sanctuary refuge appeal

Help us achieve our vision of a new refuge in Havant.
With your help we are creating a safe haven for women and children escaping from domestic abuse.
Sanctuary refuge appeal

Join our mission to provide an urgently needed new refuge for women and children affected by domestic abuse: a place of safety, support, and empowerment.

There is a national shortage of refuge accommodation. Without access to safe refuge spaces, women and children remain at risk of further abuse and homelessness. 

This will be our first  purpose-built refuge offering not only sanctuary but also comprehensive support services tailored to the unique needs of nine families at a time.

With your help, we will create a space where survivors can heal, rebuild their lives, and reclaim their dignity. 

How can you help?

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our supporters we have raised over £2m and construction is now underway.

We need your help to raise the final £225,000 needed to complete this vital project.

Every donation, no matter what size, will help us open our doors next summer and provide women and children with the nurturing and practical support they need to heal and rebuild their lives.

View our brochure

Find out more about our new refuge and how you can support it.

Sanctuary brochure cover

“The support I received from Stop Domestic Abuse was invaluable. Without receiving the 1-1 support from my key worker, I wouldn’t be where I am today. It wasn’t just the emotional support she gave, but also how she helped me practically too. I felt equipped in knowing what to do to keep myself safe; I was supported thoroughly throughout the whole Police process, and whenever I felt worried or upset my keyworker was at the end of the phone for me.”