Hestia Life Beyond Crisis

Cost of living crisis: Help keep Hestia's emergency domestic abuse accommodation open

The cost of rehoming a woman and two children after fleeing domestic abuse has increased by £5,000 in two years Read more
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Domestic abuse refuge crisis due to cost-of-living hikes

The cost of living crisis has led to a 30% increase in demand for domestic abuse support. 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 could provide a welcome pack for a family arriving at a refuge or safe house

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

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

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Domestic abuse refuge crisis due to cost-of-living hikes

The cost of living crisis has led to a 30% increase in demand for domestic abuse support. Read more
Hestia welcomes new Violence Against Women & Girls strategy unveiled by Mayor of London

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Hestia’s UK Says No More and HSBC collaborate on new economic abuse campaign

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"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