Violence against women & girls
(vAWG) DIRECTORY

Africa Advocacy Foundation

AAF work to raise awareness of FGM (female genital mutliation) amongst professionals and within practising communities. They also provide counselling and support services, in a variety of languages, for victims of FGM.
Find out more here
0208 698 4473
info@africadvocacy.org
TAG: HARMFUL CULTURAL PRACTICES, FGM

Ashiana Network

Helping women and girls at risk of domestic violence and abuse.
Find out more here
02085390427
Helpline: 08082000247
info@ashiana.org.uk
TAG: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, ABUSE

Athena

The Athena service, run by Refuge provides confidential, non-judgmental support to those living in the London Borough of Lewisham who are experiencing gender-based violence
Find out more here 
General Enquiries: 08001124052
National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 08082000247
lewishamvawg@refuge.org.uk
TAG: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Beleve UK

The purpose is to equip girls and young women with the right support, skills and confidence to make informed choices about their future; improve their educational, social and economic outcomes whilst taking control of their lives.
Find out more here
02033725779
info@beleveuk.org
TAG: STALKING & HARASSMENT, SEXUAL VIOLENCE

Galop

Galop is the UK’s LGBT+ anti-abuse charity. Working with and for LGBT+ victims and survivors of interpersonal abuse and violence.
Find out more here
LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline: 08009995428
TAG: LGBTQIA+, DOMESTIC ABUS

Forward

FORWARD (Foundation of Women's Health Research and Development) is the African women-led women's rights organisation working to end violence against women and girls. From female genital mutilation and child marriage to domestic and sexual violence, we tackle abuse and discrimination – enabling African women and girls to have the dignity, health and equality they deserve.
Find out more here
02089604000
TAG: VICTIM SUPPORT, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & ABUSE, FGM, SEXUAL VIOLENCE, DISCRIMINATION

IKWRO – Women’s Rights Organisation

IKWRO are committed to providing non-judgmental support to women who speak Kurdish, Arabic, Turkish, Farsi, Dari, Pashtu and English.
Find out more here
02079206460
info@ikwro.org.uk
TAG: HARMFUL CULTURAL PRACTICES, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

IMECE Women’s Centre

Established in 1982, IMECE Women’s Centre is a women-only space. We believe BAMER (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and Refugee) women’s needs are multi-faceted and intersectional. We therefore adopt a holistic approach to service delivery where we aim to achieve the most positive impact possible by responding to women’s practical, social, emotional, intellectual, financial, and aspirational needs simultaneously.
Services provided: domestic violence support and outreach, domestic abuse advocacy project (IDVA/DAPA), drop-ins, support groups, domestic violence prevention and awareness raising work and formal domestic violence counselling.
Find out more here
02073541359
vawgreferral@imece.org.uk
info@imece.org.uk
TAG: BAMER, REFUGEE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Imkaan

Support for Asian, black, minority ethnic and refugee women.
Find out more here
02078428525
info@imkaan.org.uk
TAG: BAME, REFUGEE SUPPORT, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Karma Nirvana

Karma Nirvana is an award-winning National charity supporting victims of honour-based abuse and forced marriage. Honour crimes are not determined by age, faith, gender or sexuality, Karma Nirvana support and work with all victims.
Find out more here
08005999247
info@karmanirvana.org.uk
TAG: HARMFUL CULTURAL PRACTICES, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Latin American Women’s Rights Service (LAWRS)

LAWRS has a zero tolerance policy of any form of Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG). Our team offers advice, advocacy and practical support to Latin American women who are experiencing or have experienced Domestic Violence, Harmful practices or any other form of violence.
Find out more here
08081454909
lawrs@lawrs.org.uk
TAG: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, LATIN AMERICAN WOMEN

National Stalking Helpline – Suzy Lamplugh Trust

The National Stalking Helpline is run by Suzy Lamplugh Trust. Their mission is to reduce the risk of violence and aggression through campaigning, education and support.
Find out more here
National Stalking Helpline: 08088020300
General Enquiries: 02070910014
info@suzylamplugh.org
TAG: STALKING & HARASSMENT

National Victim Support

As an independent charity, Victim support work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and the respect they deserve. Victim support helps people feel safer and find the strength to move beyond crime. Support is free, confidential and tailored to your needs.
Find out more here
Call the Helpline: 0808 1689 111
TAG: SEXUAL EXPLOITATION, VICTIM SUPPORT, CRIME

Respect

Men and women working together to end domestic violence. Men's Advice Line - Their men’s advice line is a confidential, email and webchat service for male victims of domestic abuse.
Find out more here
08088024040
info@respect.org.uk  
Men’s Advice Line: 08088010327
Email: mensadviceline.org.uk
TAG: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, MEN’S ADVICE HELPLINE
 

Solace Women’s Aid

Solace Women’s Aid offers free advice and support to women and children in London to build safe and strong lives. Futures free from abuse and violence.
Find out more here
08088025565
advice@solacewomensaid.org
info@solacewomensaid.org
TAG: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Southall Black Sisters

Providing advice for Black and Asian women by phone or by appointment.
Find out more here
02085710800
info@southallblacksisters.co.uk
TAG: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, BLACK & ASIAN WOMEN

South London Rape Crisis Centre

(RASASC - Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Centre Rape Crisis South London)
Provides a helpline from 12:00 until 14:30 daily; a counselling service; advocacy for women aged 12 and over who have survived rape and are thinking of going through the criminal justice system; and awareness training for professionals.
Find out more here
Call or start an online chat: 08085002222 
TAG: RAPE & SEXUAL VIOLENCE, ADVOCACY

Streetlight UK

Streetlight UK is a frontline specialist support service, specifically focused on providing women with tangible and material pathways out of a lifestyle of prostitution and violence and have developed its specialism and understanding of women involved in prostitution across London, Surrey and Sussex since 2012.
Find out more here
South London Advice Line: 07899511515
info@streetlight.uk.com
TAG: SEXUAL EXPLOITATION, PROSTITUTION

The Deaf Health Charity – Sign Health

The Domestic abuse service is called Deaf Hope. It provides practical and emotional support to Deaf people who are experiencing domestic abuse, and to those who have survived it. The team help people to make choices and to stay safe.
Find out more here
Call: 02039472600
Text: 07860033214
info@signhealth.org.uk
TAG: d/DEAF, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Victim Support - Pan London Service

Victim Support - Pan London Service provides outreach as well as being a domestic abuse advocacy project; a helpline; drop-in support groups/group work programs; dedicated service for children and young people; formal counselling as well as a sanctuary schemes.
Find out more here
08081689111
TAG: VICTIM SUPPORT, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & ABUSE

We Are Hourglass

The Hourglass helpline is the only service in the UK dedicated to helping those effected by the abuse of older people. Whether that’s an older person who feels threatened or unsafe at home, or a friend of family member concerned about the wellbeing of a loved one, their helpline services team are there to support and offer advice. As the UK’s only charity focused on stopping the abuse and neglect of older people, they staff a free 24/7 helpline. It’s an absolute lifeline for older people suffering from all forms of abuse and other concerned individuals.
Find out more here
Call the Helpline: 08088088141
Or text 07860052906
helpline@wearehourglass.org
TAG: OLDER/ELDERLY PEOPLE: ABUSE & NEGLECT

Women and Girls Network (WGN)

WGN is a free, women-only service providing a holistic response to women and girls who have experienced, or are at risk of, gendered violence.
Find out more here 
08088010660
Sexual Violence Helpline: 08088010770
TAG: GENDERED VIOLENCE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Women’s Aid

Working together until women and children are safe.
Find out more here
Live Chat here
helpline@womensaid.org.uk
TAG: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE