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Hestia’s Emergency Refuge Winter Appeal

We are urgently seeking to raise £50,000 to keep our emergency domestic abuse refuge over Christmas. Read more
Target £50,000 Raised so far £20,963
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£25 £25 could go towards emotional and practical support for a child who has lived through domestic abuse

£75 £75 could provide a woman and her children a safe night’s stay in the refuge

£525 £525 could provide a woman and her children a week’s stay in the refuge

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Life beyond crisis

For 50 years Hestia has provided support and hope every step of the way of recovery. We believe that no-one should suffer alone.

Together, we can make sure people find a #LifeBeyondCrisis.

Our Anniversary

For 50 years, Hestia has provided support and hope every step of the way of recovery.

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Our Impact

10766	adults and children were supported last year
96%	of service users felt safe and secure whilst receiving their support
16187	hours were given by volunteers in 2019

News

New research highlights benefits of free travel on recovery for survivors of modern slavery

‘Going places: Journeys to Recovery’: Hestia participates in new research highlighting benefits of free travel on recovery for survivors of modern slavery in London Read more
Well Pharmacy Consultation Rooms become safe spaces for victims of domestic abuse

From today, victims of domestic abuse will be able to access safe spaces at a further 750 locations across the country in Well Pharmacy consultation rooms, where they can contact specialist domestic abuse services for support and advice. Read more
This week only, all your donations are doubled

From 1 December to 8 December, all donations to Hestia are doubled through the Big Give #ChristmasChallenge20 Read more

Life stories

"She would stay at these houses without pay, and would cook, clean and look after the children."

Marcia's* story as a victim of Financial Fraud (criminal exploitation) Read more
"Thinking his life would be in danger if his captors returned, Hoang* ran away."

Hoang's* Story, of being a victim of forced-gang related criminality Read more
"James was 16 when he was first lured into criminal exploitation."

James'* story of being a British victim of forced gang-related criminality Read more

Life beyond crisis

Our Impact

10766

96%

16187

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Life stories