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Everyone's Business stories: Meet Bethan

Everyone's Business stories: Meet Bethan

When Bethan and her abusive ex-partner decided to co-parent his behaviour got worse. It affected her relationship with her children and eventually took a toll on her work. Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 18th May, 2023

"Helping others gives me joy as l connect with people who cannot create connections easily." Eleni - Hounslow LIFE Art Exhibition

Eleni, a Community Worker at Hestia talks all about her Hounslow LIFE art group and their most recent Nature and Future vision art exhibition. Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 20th April, 2023

Updated: 25th April, 2023

"My husband’s family treated me like a maid." – Salma’s* story

On the anniversary of William Wilberforce's call to abolish slavery over 230 years ago, we're reflecting on our work supporting survivors of modern slavery. Lea Campbell, Modern Slavery Response Team Manager at Hestia, interviewed and photographed clients. Read Salma's story... Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 19th April, 2023

Updated: 20th April, 2023

Safe Spaces stories: Caris Newson

Safe Spaces stories: Caris Newson

This International Women's Day, we’re celebrating some of the inspirational women behind our Safe Spaces scheme. Superdrug’s Healthcare Director, Caris Newson, reflects on the impact of the scheme. Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 7th March, 2023

Updated: 8th March, 2023

Safe Spaces stories: Claire Anderson

Safe Spaces stories: Claire Anderson

This International Women's Day, we’re celebrating some of the inspirational women behind our Safe Spaces scheme. Royal Pharmaceutical Society President, Claire Anderson, shares why they championed the scheme. Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 7th March, 2023

Updated: 8th March, 2023

Safe Spaces stories: Anna

Safe Spaces stories: Anna

This International Women's Day, we’re celebrating some of the inspirational women behind our Safe Spaces scheme. The stories we heard from survivors were the inspiration for the scheme. Read Anna's story Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 7th March, 2023

Updated: 8th March, 2023

Safe Spaces stories: Jo Tilley-Riley and Sarah D'Angelis

Safe Spaces stories: Jo Tilley-Riley and Sarah D'Angelis

This International Women's Day, we’re celebrating some of the inspirational women behind our Safe Spaces scheme. Hear from from Hestia's Jo Tilley-Riley and Sarah D’Angelis about how it started. Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 7th March, 2023

Updated: 8th March, 2023

"Hestia’s help has given my daughter her confidence back."

Lucy* shares her and her daughter Maria's* experience of domestic abuse. Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 29th November, 2022

Comments: 2

“I won’t be taking annual leave at Christmas. I need to make sure the children in our refuge get to have fun.”

“I won’t be taking annual leave at Christmas. I need to make sure the children in our refuge get to have fun.”

Lauren is a Children and Family Worker, supporting children in our domestic abuse refuges. Read more

Posted to: Blog

Published: 29th November, 2022

"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

Posted to: Blog

Published: 23rd May, 2022

Comments: 1

"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

Posted to: Blog

Published: 14th April, 2022

“Hestia’s activity groups have brought a lot to my life.”

“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

Posted to: Blog

Published: 7th February, 2022

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  • UK Says No More responds to sexual violence in the NHS.

    UK Says No More responds to sexual violence in the NHS.

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    Bright Sky app

    The Bright Sky app provides support for those experiencing domestic abuse as well as those concerned about friends and family members

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    Domestic Abuse

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

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    Mental Health & Complex Needs

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

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    Our journey

    Because there is life beyond a crisis.

  • Modern Slavery Response

    Modern Slavery Response

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

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    At Hestia, we value the support and engagement people have with our charity. From our service users and their families, Trustees, staff, students, volunteers, donors or campaigners – each person is a valued part of our organisation and the support we provide.

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Hestia is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales under number 20 20 165 and registered as a Charity number 294 555

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