Manchester Women's Aid

Manchester Women's Aid We offer information, advice, & support about domestic abuse in all its forms. Need to talk? 0161 660 7999 Support can be given on the telephone or face to face.

Everyone says that you have the right to live your life free from fear, violence and abuse…but sometimes it is difficult to know whether you are in an abusive relationship. Domestic Abuse is about how people use their power to control someone in a relationship – it can involve physical, emotional, sexual, and financial abuse. If you think you have experienced abuse from your partner, ex-partner or a close family member, or you are being forced into marriage – please call us and talk to someone. Manchester Women’s Aid Domestic Abuse Service offers information, advice and support about domestic and sexual abuse/violence. Some of the things we can help with might be:

• Someone to help you try to stay safe and help you live life free from fear.
• Someone to help you speak to other agencies about what you need.
• A referral to a solicitor or immigration advisor.
• Somewhere safe to stay.
• Advise on debt and welfare benefits. Men can also experience domestic or sexual abuse/violence and our Outreach Service Team can provide support for men living in fear.

There’s just 1 day left to double your impact, and we’re only £325 away from our target!Tonight, like all others, means ...
12/10/2026

There’s just 1 day left to double your impact, and we’re only £325 away from our target!

Tonight, like all others, means more than a place to sleep for survivors of domestic abuse. It means safety, stability and the chance to begin again.

With just one day left of our 365 Nights of Safety campaign, every donation made through the Big Give will be doubled, helping us keep a refuge bedspace available for survivors of domestic abuse. Every pound brings us closer to closing that final £325 gap.

Donate now to help us raise funds for 365 nights of safety: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000FVglWYAT

"Manchester Women's Aid gave me my life back." - *Ava's Story, Survivor (Names changed to protect the identity of the su...
11/10/2026

"Manchester Women's Aid gave me my life back." - *Ava's Story, Survivor (Names changed to protect the identity of the survivor)

Stories like Ava's remind us why refuge services matter and why access to them must continue. Help us fund 365 nights of safety and provide refuge, support and hope for survivors fleeing domestic abuse. Watch our 365 Nights of Safety campaign video now to understand the impact of providing refuge space to those who need it most.

By donating £20 today, the Big Give will double your donation to £40, the cost of running a refuge bedspace for one night.

Donate now via this link: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000FVglWYAT

11/10/2026

"When I look back at where I started, with nothing, and where I am today, safe, stable and hopeful, I can only say that Manchester Women's Aid gave me my life back." - *Maya's Story (*Names changed to protect the identity of the survivor)

This survivor came to Manchester Women's Aid at one of the most difficult times in her life. Through refuge and specialist support, she found safety, stability and the confidence to rebuild her future.

Every woman deserves the chance to live free from fear.

During our 365 Nights of Safety campaign, donations made through Big Give will be doubled, helping more women access the safety and support they need to recover and thrive.

Donate £20 for it to be doubled to £40 at no extra cost to you. It becomes safety. It becomes support. It becomes a place to turn when there's nowhere else to go.

Donate today via the Big Give link: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000FVglWYAT

When there isn't a refuge space available, survivors can be left with impossible choices that endanger their lives.They ...
10/10/2026

When there isn't a refuge space available, survivors can be left with impossible choices that endanger their lives.

They may stay awake all night, stay somewhere unsafe, or return to an abusive situation. Leaving an abusive situation shouldn't be met with another battle.

This week, you can help ensure survivors have a safe place to stay, recover and rebuild.

Donate to our 365 Nights of Safety campaign and double your impact through the Big Give today by donating via this link: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000FVglWYAT

"With [Manchester Women's Aid's] support, I started to believe that I am worthy, that I have the right to feel safe and ...
09/10/2026

"With [Manchester Women's Aid's] support, I started to believe that I am worthy, that I have the right to feel safe and live in peace." - *Maya's Story (*Name changed to protect the identity of the survivor).

Stories like Maya's remind us why refuge services are so vital and why access to safety should never be out of reach.

Our 365 Nights of Safety campaign aims to help provide refuge, support and hope for women and children fleeing domestic abuse. Watch our campaign video to see the life-changing difference that a safe refuge space can make.

With just days remaining, your support is needed more than ever. A donation of £20 today will be doubled by the Big Give to £40, helping to cover the cost of a refuge bedspace for one night.

Donate today:

09/10/2026

"Manchester Women's Aid supported me and my children when we needed it most. With their support, I started to believe that I deserved to feel safe and live free from control." - *Maya's Story (*Names changed to protect the identity of the survivor.)

After years of abuse, Maya made the difficult decision to leave for herself and her children. Through refuge and specialist support, she found safety, stability and the confidence to rebuild her life.

Every woman deserves the chance to live safely, free from abuse.

During our 365 Nights of Safety campaign, donations made through will be doubled, helping more women and children access the support they need.

Donate £20 and it will be doubled to £40 at no extra cost to you. It becomes safety. It becomes support. It becomes hope when it's needed most.

Donate today via this link: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000FVglWYAT

Why is our Big Give campaign so relevant?🚨71,818 estimated domestic abuse incidents in Greater Manchester in 2025-26🚨 2 ...
08/10/2026

Why is our Big Give campaign so relevant?

🚨71,818 estimated domestic abuse incidents in Greater Manchester in 2025-26
🚨 2 in 3 refuge referrals are turned away due to lack of space

But most importantly? Behind each of these statistics is a survivor trying to seek safety.

This is why our 365 Nights of Safety campaign aims to protect one refuge bedspace for the next year, so we can be there for survivors when they need to access support.

Every donation through the Big Give will be doubled at no extra cost to you. With growing demand, all funds raised will help us fund one refuge bedspace for 365 nights of safety.

Donate from 6th October - 13th October to make twice the impact with your donation.

Donate here: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000FVglWYAT

"They need somewhere they can feel safe, supported and connected to others."In our latest 365 Nights of Safety campaign ...
07/10/2026

"They need somewhere they can feel safe, supported and connected to others."

In our latest 365 Nights of Safety campaign video, Manchester Women's Aid CEO, Elaine De Fries, speaks about the vital role refuge plays in helping survivors rebuild their lives after abuse.

Leaving abuse behind is one of the hardest decisions a survivor can make.

When women arrive at refuge, they need more than just a safe place to stay. They need somewhere they can begin to heal, rebuild their confidence, and feel supported by people who understand what they have been through.

This is what our 365 Nights of Safety campaign is all about.

Help us provide 365 nights of safety by donating through our Big Give campaign today. Every donation will be doubled at no extra cost to you, helping us provide safety, stability and support for survivors of domestic abuse in Manchester.

07/10/2026

"Women arrive at our refuges having made the difficult decision to leave an abusive situation. They need somewhere they can feel safe, supported and connected to others who understand what they've been through." – Elaine De Fries, CEO, Manchester Women's Aid

As part of our 365 Nights of Safety campaign, Elaine wanted to share why securing sustainable funding for Manchester Women's Aid is so important, and the life-changing impact it has on the survivors we support.

Opportunities like the Big Give help us continue providing safety, stability and specialist support in a sector facing increasing financial pressures. Every donation made during the campaign will be doubled, helping us protect vital refuge spaces for women and families fleeing domestic abuse.

To us, £20 doesn't just become £40. It becomes safety. It becomes support. It becomes a place to turn when there's nowhere else to go.

Donate here: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000FVglWYAT

From 6th to 13th October, all donations up to £5,110 will be doubled through the Big Give Women and Girls Match Fund.Thr...
06/10/2026

From 6th to 13th October, all donations up to £5,110 will be doubled through the Big Give Women and Girls Match Fund.

Through our 365 Nights of Safety campaign, we're raising funds to protect one refuge bedspace for an entire year.

Donate £20 through Big Give and it will be doubled to £40 at no extra cost to you. £40 could fund one night in refuge, providing safety, stability and support to a survivor of domestic abuse in Manchester.

Every donation brings us one step closer to funding 365 nights of safety for women and children escaping abuse.

Donate here: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000FVglWYAT

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