What are the opening hours?

Monday 9am - 5pm Tuesday 9am - 5pm Wednesday 9am - 5pm Thursday 9am - 5pm Friday 9am - 5pm

Shakti Women's Aid

Shakti Women's Aid offer information and support to Black Minority Ethnic women, children and young It is your right to feel and be safe.

Shakti Women’s Aid is an organisation based in Edinburgh, working since 1986 to offer support, advocacy and information to all black / minority ethnic women, children and young people experiencing and/or fleeing domestic abuse from:

• partners / husbands
• ex-partners
• other family members. If you think you or someone you know might be suffering from domestic abuse, you can contact us for help on 0131 475 2399. If you are not sure if you are suffering from domestic abuse and you want to find out what domestic abuse is or what kind of support is available, please follow the links on our website to find out more information. Remember - if you are in immediate danger call 999.

19/09/2026

We are closed on Monday 21.09.2026 for a public holiday.

If you need support during our office closure hours, please contact the Scottish Domestic Abuse Helpline which operates on a 24-hour basis on 0800 027 1234 or text/WhatsApp on 0740 128 8595. In an emergency, please call 999.

Please contact us via email at info@shaktiedinburgh.co.uk for full details and our application pack

29/07/2026

Please contact us via email at [email protected] for full details and our application pack

28/07/2026

FREE SUMMER ADVICE DROP-IN in EDINBURGH ☀️
Are you worried about your immigration status, rising household costs, housing issues, employment rights, debt, or accessing benefits?
Join us for our Summer Advice Drop-In, where local organisations will be offering free, confidential advice and support for individuals and families. Whether you need help understanding your rights, navigating immigration processes, dealing with debt, maximising your income, or finding support with wellbeing, we're here to help.
📅 Friday 31 July 2026
🕐 1:00pm to 5:00pm
📍 Intercultural Youth Scotland
48 Palmerston Place, Edinburgh, EH12 5DE
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly event
We know it can be difficult to attend advice appointments with children, so we've made this event family-friendly with arts and crafts available for all.
No appointment is needed.
Simply drop in, speak to an adviser, and find out what support is available.
Please share this post with friends, family members, neighbours, and community groups who may benefit.
We look forward to welcoming you! 💙
Read more about the event on the poster!

26/06/2026

The Support for Migrant Victims (SMV) Scheme is open for referrals.

The scheme supports migrant women and their children anywhere in Scotland who are experiencing domestic abuse and have No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF).

Eligible survivors may be able to access:
• Safe accommodation
• Weekly subsistence payments
• Specialist domestic abuse support
• Referrals for immigration advice and representation

Referrals can be made by third-sector organisations, local authorities and statutory agencies.

For more information or support:
📧 [email protected]
📞 0131 475 2399

Address

Norton Park, 57 Albion Road
Edinburgh
EH75QY

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

0131 475 2399

Website

http://www.shaktiedinburgh.co.uk/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Shakti Women's Aid posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Want your organisation to be the top-listed non profit organisation in Edinburgh?