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Two new banks adopt UK Says No More’s Safe Spaces programme

Two new banks adopt UK Says No More’s Safe Spaces programme

From this week, victims of domestic abuse can now access a Safe Space in any branch of The Co-operative Bank and across 48 branches* of Metro Bank. Read more

Published: 2nd March, 2023

Updated: 6th March, 2023

Author: Susan Rogers

Safe Spaces for victims of domestic abuse to be piloted in Jobcentres

Safe Spaces for victims of domestic abuse to be piloted in Jobcentres

A pilot of the Safe Spaces scheme and Ask for ANI codeword has been launched by the Home Office and Hestia’s UK SAYS NO MORE campaign, in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions. Read more

Published: 19th February, 2023

Updated: 20th February, 2023

Author: Susan Rogers

NO MORE Week 2023

NO MORE Week 2023

5 – 12 March 2023: It's Hestia’s annual NO MORE Week, so here is everything you need to know about the Week and what’s involved. Read more

Published: 1st February, 2023

Updated: 6th March, 2023

Author: Charlotte Prowse

Hestia employee awarded MBE in New Year’s Honours List

Hestia employee awarded MBE in New Year’s Honours List

In the first publication of His Majesty’s King Charles III New Year's Honours List, we are delighted that Hestia colleague Alimatu Yagbessay Dimonekene was one of those recognised. Read more

Published: 3rd January, 2023

Updated: 20th February, 2023

Author: Susan Rogers

TSB to join UK Says No More’s Online Safe Spaces

TSB to join UK Says No More’s Online Safe Spaces

TSB has become the first bank to join the Online Safe Spaces initiative to offer help to victims from the TSB website – with the service becoming available in the new year. Read more

Published: 9th December, 2022

Updated: 16th February, 2023

Author: Christopher Claxton

Pharmacies across England take up domestic abuse training

Pharmacies across England take up domestic abuse training

Pharmacy professionals in England are now completing domestic abuse e-learning as part of the NHS’s Pharmacy Quality Scheme. The training has been created by domestic abuse charity Hestia’s UK Says No More campaign. Read more

Published: 9th December, 2022

Updated: 14th December, 2022

Author: Charlotte Prowse

Winter Appeal: could you give a gift of a blanket or warm clothing?

Winter Appeal: could you give a gift of a blanket or warm clothing?

Give a gift this winter to women and children who have fled abuse and exploitation. Read more

Published: 5th December, 2022

Updated: 19th December, 2022

Author: Susan Rogers

The Big Give: Your donations automatically doubled until 6 December

The Big Give: Your donations automatically doubled until 6 December

Help us support women and children who’ve experience domestic abuse this Christmas Read more

Published: 29th November, 2022

Updated: 5th December, 2022

Author: Marcus Wratten

Hestia's Head of Volunteering wins at the Helpforce Champion Awards

Hestia's Head of Volunteering wins at the Helpforce Champion Awards

Clare Alagh is Head of Volunteering and Coproduction at crisis charity Hestia. Read more

Published: 16th November, 2022

Updated: 3rd January, 2023

Author: Charlotte Robinson

Hestia Coves highly commended at National Positive Practice in Mental Health Awards

Hestia Coves highly commended at National Positive Practice in Mental Health Awards

The commendation in the category of suicide prevention, was awarded to Hestia’s Cove services which are community-based mental health services for adults Read more

Published: 26th October, 2022

Updated: 27th October, 2022

Author: Charlotte Robinson

"The team here is so passionate and driven to affect real change"

Meet the wonderful people that work and volunteer at Hestia Read more

Published: 19th October, 2022

Author: Charlotte Robinson

Hestia publishes new 'Underground Lives' report

Hestia publishes new 'Underground Lives' report

New research from Hestia and Pro Bono Economics reveals unnecessary red tape stops survivors in the UK from using their skills Read more

Published: 18th October, 2022

Updated: 8th December, 2022

Author: Charlotte Robinson

HRH Princess Eugenie visits Art Is Freedom exhibition

HRH Princess Eugenie visits Art Is Freedom exhibition

HRH Princess Eugenie visited Trafalgar Square to see an exhibition of art and photography created by survivors of modern slavery Read more

Published: 17th October, 2022

Updated: 7th November, 2022

Author: Charlotte Robinson

Hestia's Head of Volunteering nominated shortlisted at the Helpforce Champion Awards

Hestia's Head of Volunteering nominated shortlisted at the Helpforce Champion Awards

Clare Alagh is Head of Volunteering and Coproduction at crisis charity Hestia. Read more

Published: 17th October, 2022

Updated: 5th December, 2022

Author: Charlotte Robinson

It's time to stop slavery

It's time to stop slavery

Hestia has joined forces with a group of leading UK charities for a new campaign to mark Anti-Slavery Day 2022 Read more

Published: 11th October, 2022

Updated: 7th November, 2022

Author: Charlotte Robinson

Find out more about the exhibition

Find out more about the exhibition

Art Is Freedom has been curated by survivors of modern slavery who have been supported by Hestia Read more

Published: 10th October, 2022

Updated: 7th November, 2022

Author: Charlotte Robinson

Over 4.5 million Londoners are now struggling with their mental health, new research shows

Over 4.5 million Londoners are now struggling with their mental health, new research shows

Over 4.5 million* Londoners (68%) have experienced symptoms of poor mental health within the last six months. Read more

Published: 23rd August, 2022

Updated: 17th October, 2022

Author: Charlotte Robinson

Hestia responds to Mo Farah announcement that he was trafficked to the UK as a child

Hestia responds to Mo Farah announcement that he was trafficked to the UK as a child

Sir Mo Farah has revealed in a BBC documentary that he was brought to the UK illegally as a child and forced to work as a domestic servant. Read more

Published: 12th July, 2022

Updated: 17th October, 2022

Author: Charlotte Robinson

Response to the publication of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 Statutory Guidance

Response to the publication of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 Statutory Guidance

Hestia's response to the publication of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 Statutory Guidance Read more

Published: 8th July, 2022

Author: Marcus Wratten

Study finds millions may not recognise coercive control as Vodafone supports campaign to raise awareness

Study finds millions may not recognise coercive control as Vodafone supports campaign to raise awareness

The campaign aims to help people recognise coercive control Read more

Published: 5th July, 2022

Updated: 15th July, 2022

Author: Charlotte Robinson

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

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

Published: 1st July, 2022

Updated: 2nd February, 2023

Author: Marcus Wratten

Hestia welcomes new Violence Against Women & Girls strategy unveiled by Mayor of London

Hestia welcomes new Violence Against Women & Girls strategy unveiled by Mayor of London

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has unveiled a new Violence Against Women & Girls (VAWG) strategy with prevention at the heart of its new public health approach. Read more

Published: 17th June, 2022

Author: Christopher Claxton

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

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

Hestia’s UK Says No More campaign and HSBC UK are highlighting the impact of financial abuse. Read more

Published: 16th June, 2022

Updated: 1st July, 2022

Author: Christopher Claxton

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

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  • xcellerate is fundraising to support adults and children to a life beyond crisis

    xcellerate is fundraising to support adults and children to a life beyond crisis

    xcellerate is fundraising to support adults and children in London and the south east to a life beyond crisis.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

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    Because there is life beyond a crisis.

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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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    Modern Slavery Response

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

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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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