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  1. About us
  2. Our organisation

Our organisation

At Hestia we support adults and children in times of crisis.

We deliver services across London and the surrounding regions, as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.

Last year we supported 18,519 men, women and children.

This includes victims of modern slavery, women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, young care leavers and older people. From giving someone a home, to helping them to get the right mental health support, we support people at the moment of crisis and enable them to build a life beyond a crisis. We are supported by nearly 950 volunteers across London who provide specialist skills such as art therapy, yoga, IT, gardening and cooking, as well as befriending and fundraising.

We are proud to be the home of UK SAYS NO MORE, bringing together a diverse coalition of individuals, charities, businesses and public sector organisations to campaign for an end to domestic abuse and sexual violence.

The Hestia Approach

The Hestia Approach represents our commitment to making the most effective interventions possible in the lives of those who use our services.

Our approach is based on a single principle: in order to add real value to people’s lives it is essential that we work with them as equals. Our expertise and experience of working with people on their recovery journeys is valuable, and we believe this gives us a great deal to contribute, but we never impose our ideas. After all, our service users are the experts in their own lives.

Our vast experience, however, enables us to maintain hope for recovery is possible when our service users are without hope. Against common misconceptions, it is our view that people are not trapped as a consequence of traumatic past experiences, their circumstances, or by labels imposed on them by other organisations, but instead we believe in the healing power of positive human connections and endeavour to develop therapeutic relationships that empower.  

Everything the Hestia Approach encompasses, every value, behaviour, action and attitude, is solely for the purpose of helping us more skillfully unlock the potential of our service users so that they are empowered to forge their own recovery and can create fulfilling lives of their own choosing.

To see our career opportunities, click here.  

Our 50th Anniversary

Our 50th Anniversary

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

Published: 10th January, 2022

Author: Marcus Wratten

Complaints, Suggestions and Compliments

Complaints, Suggestions and Compliments

How to get in touch with feedback and the procedure of making a complaint Read more

Published: 1st February, 2020

Updated: 20th October, 2020

Author: Marcus Wratten

Hestia Health

Hestia Health

Hestia Health helps people in their community live healthier lives for longer. Read more

Published: 2nd August, 2019

Updated: 25th January, 2022

Author: Marcus Wratten

Hestia's Modern Slavery Statement

Hestia's Modern Slavery Statement

We are the leading provider of modern slavery support in London and the South East Read more

Published: 18th July, 2019

Updated: 13th January, 2023

Author: Marcus Wratten

Hestia's Better Lives Forum

Hestia's Better Lives Forum

By service users, for service users Read more

Published: 26th July, 2018

Updated: 8th July, 2020

Author: Josh McLean

Annual Review

Annual Review

Read our latest Annual Review Read more

Published: 26th April, 2018

Updated: 10th January, 2023

Author: Josh McLean

Policies & Accreditations

Policies & Accreditations

Hestia has a proud history of supporting adults and children in times of crisis across London along the way we've gained accreditation as a result of our high quality service. Read more

Published: 6th March, 2018

Updated: 12th December, 2022

Author:

Student Social Work

Student Social Work

Hestia’s student placements are offered to individuals undertaking their professional qualification either a Degree in Social Work or Masters in Social Work. Read more

Published: 1st February, 2018

Updated: 31st August, 2018

Author: Josh McLean

Gender Pay Gap

Gender Pay Gap

Hestia's Gender Pay Gap reports Read more

Published: 1st December, 2017

Updated: 7th March, 2022

Author: Marcus Wratten

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    Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week: Coping with the news

    The last few weeks have seen incredibly distressing stories making news headlines, most notably the case of police officer David Carrick being revealed as serial rapist.

  • NO MORE Week 2023

    NO MORE Week 2023

    5 – 12 March 2023: Hestia’s annual NO MORE Week is just over a month away, so here is everything you need to know about the Week and what’s involved.

  • Case studies

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  • Specialist support for your employees

    Specialist support for your employees

    Hestia can provide a specialist service for employees affected by domestic abuse, staffed by dedicated Independent Domestic Violence Advocates (IDVA) and Independent Sexual Violence Advocates (ISVA).

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  • Career opportunities

    Career opportunities

    Start your career today to help adults and children in crisis.

  • Bright Sky app

    Bright Sky app

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

  • Domestic Abuse

    Domestic Abuse

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

  • Contact Us

    Contact Us

    Contact Hestia

  • Volunteer today

    Volunteer today

    Apply for your volunteering role

  • Mental Health & Complex Needs

    Mental Health & Complex Needs

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

  • Where we work

    Click on an area of London to see which services we provide

  • Our journey

    Our journey

    Because there is life beyond a crisis.

  • Privacy Policy

    Privacy Policy

    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.

  • Modern Slavery Response

    Modern Slavery Response

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

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Our journey

Our journey

Because there is life beyond a crisis. Read more

Published: 6th March, 2018

Updated: 26th January, 2023

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Hestia appoints Head of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Hestia appoints Head of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Crisis charity Hestia has appointed its first Head of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Samantha Uwadiae. Read more

Published: 16th June, 2022

Updated: 17th October, 2022

Author: Charlotte Robinson

About Art Is Freedom

About Art Is Freedom

How Art Is Freedom has developed over the years Read more

Published: 7th October, 2022

Updated: 21st November, 2022

Author: Charlotte Robinson

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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

Registered office: Beaufort House, 15 St. Botolph Street, London, EC3A 7BB

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