Hestia Life Beyond Crisis

HSBC offers Safe Space for domestic abuse victims in every branch

Anyone experiencing domestic abuse can use Safe Spaces to phone a helpline or support service. Read more

Together we can make sure people find a life beyond crisis

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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Hestia and Royal Mail shortlisted for developing crucial portal for victims of domestic abuse at the Better Society Awards

Online Safe Spaces was launched by Hestia and Royal Mail in 2020. Read more
HSBC offers Safe Space for domestic abuse victims in every branch

Anyone experiencing domestic abuse can use Safe Spaces to phone a helpline or support service. Read more
Hestia responds to final HMICFRS report on Police Super-Complaint on modern slavery

Three years ago, Hestia submitted the first ever Police Super-Complaint on modern slavery. 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
"Working in an Approved Premises is a job like no other...It's an exciting environment to be in."

Megan is an Out of Hours Intervention Worker at Hestia's Approved Premises. She talks about the day-to-day activity, work/life balance and what she's learnt in the role. Read more