The Aim's of Hull Women's Aid:
To assist women and children who are experiencing/fleeing domestic abuse
To provide temporary accommodation and support in the refuge for women and children who have left their homes due to abuse
To encourage women to determine their own futures and to help them achieve it whether it involves returning home or moving elsewhere
To recognise and care for the physical, emotional and educational needs of the children involved
To offer support and advice to any woman who asks for it, whether or not she is a resident
To provide telephone or online chat support/information for anyone who needs it, in relation to domestic abuse
To educate the public, the media, the police, the courts, social services and other authorities to the abuse of women and children.
To work with partner organisations to improve the quality of life for women and children who are living with/fleeing domestic abuse
To listen and respond to the views of service users and their children through consultation and participation
Service Feedback
"I cannot put in words how much I appreciate for all the support I was given since I came to HWA. I have to say that for every woman who works in HWA it is more than just a job. They all are very professional and supportive, they know how hard it is for every woman to be in abusive relationship and they support you like a real family.
It takes time to get over and heal after being in a difficult and destructive relationship, but the most important step is to stop it. You should not stay and hope for better after being hurt. You should not be afraid to ask for help. Especially if you have children. In HWA mothers with children get extra support and help. Your and your children’s lives are the most valuable things you have and you should not live in anxiety and fear caused by your partner.
Please remember that there is a place where you can get help and get back on a way towards your happy life. You are not alone.
Thank you HWA! Thank you so much for being there in my hard time."
"To Hull Women’s Aid - words, as a form of gratitude, is an understatement. I am still wondering how me and my kids would have turned out, had it not been that phone call from Hull Women’s Aid. To think that I had, had rejection after rejection, people not having a clue about the kind of visa I had, as it was a first for everyone. The love we received from the staff was overwhelming. I was lost and hopeless and very much unsure of my decision to leave but the reassurance I got on that first day, gave me hope.
We have never been so grateful to have somewhere we can call “our home”. Through all the trials and tribulations the end was beautiful like the sunrise. We are happy and free to do whatever we want, with the kids because of the support we got from the refuge. I wouldn't have managed to get through with seeking justice if I didn't have the support to build my self esteem.
For the first time we knew we were celebrated by complete strangers who turned into family. We really appreciate all that you did for us. I thank [staff member] for helping me raise my babies. Imagine when we arrived [name redacted] was 9 months old. And when we left she was 2 years 10 months old. To all the women supporting us at Hull Women’s Aid, I say, may the Good Lord increase in abundance in your lives and may you keep on giving your love and putting yourselves in our shoes, keep on changing lives. We love you forever more and you will forever be imprinted in our hearts."