"He was using the children as a way to continue his power and control over me." Read more
"They abused me verbally and emotionally and treated me as a maid. I would go upstairs and cry all night." Read more
"I feel more hopeful. I had no idea that we could live without my husband, but now I feel that a future is possible for us." Read more
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Today is #BlackLeadersAwarenessDay (BLAD) and to celebrate, we're highlighting the contributions of leaders from black heritage, and mixed race of black heritage backgrounds. Meet Ashanti Williams, Area Manager for Regulated Activity at Hestia. Read more
Simon was in an abusive and violent marriage. He found it too hard to speak to anyone until one day Simon saw a poster at work advertising our service. Read more
Our Digital Inclusion programme is helping older people get connected with family, improving their knowledge of tech and teaching them something new. Read more
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
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
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
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
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
Lauren is a Children and Family Worker, supporting children in our domestic abuse refuges. Read more