One woman in four will experience domestic violence at some point in her lifetime and two women are killed each week in England and Wales by a current or former partner. Refuge supports over 4,500 women & children on any given day, experiencing domestic and sexual violence, female genital mutilation, forced marriage, stalking, trafficking, prostitution & so-called ‘honour’ based violence.

By kindly sponsoring me today you are helping to save and change the lives of thousands of women and children escaping domestic violence.Thank you.

To put your money in context:

£10 could pay for an emergency parcel - toiletries, clothing, food, napppies and access to the emotional support from trained professionals. 

£25 could pay for a a children's parcel - containing arts and craft materials, storytelling, singing and cooking sessions, access to one to one and group sessions. 

£60 could pay for a family to access safety in a refuge.