Hestia Life Beyond Crisis

Over 4.5 million Londoners are now struggling with their mental health, new research shows

Over 4.5 million* Londoners (68%) have experienced symptoms of poor mental health within the last six months. Read more
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When you donate to Hestia, you help adults and children in London and the south east to recover from trauma. Read more
Target £75,000 Raised so far £70,313 £81,822 incl. Gift Aid
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Together we can make sure people find a life beyond crisis

Domestic Abuse

Hestia provides domestic abuse support services in London and the south east, including domestic abuse refuges and community-based support.

Modern Slavery Response

Hestia provides safe houses and outreach support to victims of modern slavery in London.

Mental Health & Complex Needs

Hestia provides a wide range of mental health support to adults in London.

Our Impact

14007	adults and children were supported last year
95%	of service users felt safe and secure whilst receiving their support
15220	hours were given by 600 volunteers in the last year

Age Activity Centre (AAC) in Wandsworth

Hestia's Age Activity Centre (AAC) is a drop-in centre for older people in Wandsworth.

Make a donation today

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£25

£25 could provide a welcome pack for a family arriving at a refuge or safe house

£60

£60 could provide a therapeutic session for a mother and her children living at a domestic abuse refuge

£175

£175 could cover costs for a fun day trip for residents at one of our services

Other

Set up a regular payment Donate

News

Over 4.5 million Londoners are now struggling with their mental health, new research shows

Over 4.5 million* Londoners (68%) have experienced symptoms of poor mental health within the last six months. Read more
Hestia responds to Mo Farah announcement that he was trafficked to the UK as a child

Sir Mo Farah has revealed in a BBC documentary that he was brought to the UK illegally as a child and forced to work as a domestic servant. Read more
Response to the publication of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 Statutory Guidance

Hestia's response to the publication of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 Statutory Guidance Read more

Life stories

"I was a prisoner in my own house, isolated and cut off from my family."

After fleeing an abusive relationship, Rehana* used Safe Spaces in Morrisons supermarket to access support. Read more
"Without volunteering, I wouldn't have thought about a career in the charity sector. Now I’m here and I love it.”

Sabrina was a volunteer for Hestia, making PPE for services throughout Covid-19. Now, she has a full time paid role. Read more
“Hestia’s activity groups have brought a lot to my life.”

Michael is a resident at Hestia's Harwood Road service, for adults living with challenging mental health. Read more