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My Sister’s Place’ is a specialist domestic violence service based in central Middlesbrough. We are MSP. We can work with you to develop a personal safety plan.

We aim to meet the varied needs of individuals subjected to domestic abuse and work in partnership with a range of external agencies to ensure you can access relevant support and protection. We make no judgments on your situation, our purpose is to make women, men and children safe. Our purpose is to equip you with the knowledge, information, advocacy and support to make informed choices. This pag

e has been created to raise awareness about domestic abuse. We will be posting about upcoming events, free courses that we provide, and general information and stats about domestic abuse, and how you can help yourself, friends and family members. We aim to keep you up-to date with any fundraising events at My Sisters Place. We are a small charity, making a big difference and we would be grateful if you could please like, follow and share our page to as many friends as you think would be interested! If you would like to speak to us about a fundraising opportunity please call us 01642 241864 or email [email protected]

What we do:

We can help you understand your rights and can help you through legal processes, personal safety, debt, housing problems, immigration difficulties, child contact issues and divorce. Feeling safe is as important both physically and emotionally. You may qualify for a range of security measures on your home (Sanctuary Scheme). We also offer a range of therapeutic services including counselling and trauma recovery work. We offer access to women's groups such as the Freedom Programme and our peer support group Stepping Stones. My Sister’s Place is also committed to campaigning and raising the awareness of domestic abuse. We provide a range of training courses to services and community groups, and facilitate a service user group to ensure that service user’s voices are at the heart of decision making. Need to speak to someone? Frightened, confused and don’t know what to do? Call us for an appointment, we may be able to help. We are open:
Monday-Thursday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Friday 9.00am - 4.30pm
We are closed on weekends. My Sister's Place
123 Borough Road
Middlesbrough
TS1 3AN

Tel: 01642 241864
Email: [email protected]

*** PLEASE NOTE**** this page is not monitored constantly. Anyone with a domestic abuse related concern should contact the Police on 999 if they think that they are in danger and press 55 if you are unable to speak. You can contact My Sisters Place during office hours on 01642 241864. Refuge charity operate a 24 hour helpline on 0808 2000 247.

28/05/2026

Today is LGBTQ+ Awareness Day 🌈

Everyone has the right to live free from violence and abuse, yet over 60% of LGBTQ+ people will experience domestic, family or intimate partner abuse in their lifetime. Too many victims remain invisible and unsupported.

At My Sister’s Place, we stand with LGBTQ+ victims and survivors by increasing visibility, understanding, hope and courage. Together, we can ensure nobody suffers in silence and everyone feels .

19/05/2026

On Sunday, My Sisters Place took part in the , and what an amazing day it was! 🚶‍♀️‍➡️

We were incredibly proud to have a fabulous team of 22 walkers taking part, all sponsored to help raise vital funds for our charity. Thank you to every single person who walked on behalf of My Sisters Place, and to everyone who supported and sponsored the team along the way.

A huge THANK YOU to Middlesbrough Erimus Rotary Middlesbrough College and everyone at Middlesbrough, Stokesley, Teesside West & Cleveland Rotary Clubs for organising another fantastic event and providing such an important fundraising opportunity. 💜

We are so grateful to everyone who chose to support My Sisters Place, it really does mean so much to us! 💜

15/05/2026

Last week were were really pleased to welcome Don Atkinson and Lee Gordon from The Welding Institute when they visited to donate £350 from their 2026 Annual Dinner Raffle.

It was great to be able to discuss the crucial role we play in providing none-judgmental, holistic, therapeutic and practical support to those experiencing abuse within our community.

We would like to thank the institute and all the guests at their Annual Dinner for making this donation possible. 💜

14/05/2026

of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland have recently launched a survey to help them better understand what makes women and girls feel unsafe in the Cleveland area.

Her safety, our priority!

If you're a female in Cleveland, tell us how safe you feel at home and in public spaces, in our new survey launching today.

Matt Storey has developed the short survey to understand how safe women and girls feel, what level of harassment they have experienced and what they think can be done to make them feel safer.

Your feedback will help identify hotspots and shape future work to make our communities safer for everyone.

🗓️ The survey closes 30th June 2026.

Take part and make your voice heard:

https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/SOXRS7/

*Later in the year, a similar exercise will be conducted to understand the feelings of safety in public spaces for men and boys.*

11/05/2026

⭐Meet our fundraising star Sidney⭐

Sidney is our youngest fundraiser, and we are absolutely blown away by his commitment to raising funds for My Sisters Place.

Year 5 Sidney, is autistic and registered blind but it's not stopping him!
He's taking on a huge challenge - a whopping 11 miles as part of the Tees Heritage Walk organised by Middlesbrough Erimus Rotary and supported by Middlesbrough College students.

His determination and courage are truly inspiring, and we couldn’t be prouder of him. We know he is going to smash it!

If you would like to support Sidney and help him reach his fundraising target, please donate here: https://givestar.io/gs/sidney-baz

Good luck, Sidney — we’re all behind you! 💜

29/04/2026

Today we are attending Holme House Prison for their Staff Wellbeing Day.

This is our fourth time supporting this important event, as part of Stress Awareness Month.

We will be providing information, advice, and guidance to prison staff on how to access support if they are affected by domestic abuse.

This year’s focus for Stress Awareness Month and asking what actions we can take to improve our lives and environment. Key themes include:

Workplace wellbeing:
Supporting leaders and staff to manage stress, set healthy boundaries, and make use of Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs)

Taking practical steps:
Prioritising breaks, exercise, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance

Recognising the signs of stress:
Including muscle tension, headaches, fatigue, and sleep difficulties

Together, we can help create healthier, more supportive workplaces.

28/04/2026

Meet our walker 🚶‍♀️‍➡️

Rebecca is taking on the Tees Heritage Walk for My Sisters Place!
Find out why in her Q&A

You could take part too!
Gather your colleagues, friends and family and join us for the annual Tees Heritage Walk on Sunday 17th May 2026. (pooches welcome too)

There's something for everyone, with 4 different routes to choose from
11 miles: Middlesbrough College to Stockton’s Infinity Bridge and back
9.8 miles: To the Tees Barrage and back
6.9 miles: To Newport Bridge and back
1 mile: The Dock Dawdle

You can walk at your own pace along the Tees Heritage Trail and along the way, you will see QR codes sharing local heritage stories, so you can learn about the area as you walk.

Entry - £5 per person (£4 for groups of 10 or more) / £10 family ticket

🌟How to take part:
1️⃣Register your route at https://shorturl.at/R7hRl
2️⃣Email [email protected] to let us know you’re walking with us.
3️⃣Set up a fundraising page https://shorturl.at/3zwsW (£60 target)
4️⃣Let us know what size t-shirt you would like

Let’s come together, enjoy the fresh air, and help make a difference in our community. We’re looking forward to meeting you all there! 💜

If you would like to sponsor Rebecca her fundraising page is https://givestar.io/gs/beccas-heritage-walk

(Event organised by Middlesbrough Erimus Rotary Club)

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22/04/2026

Think stalking is by strangers? Think again. 90% know their stalker.

National Stalking Awareness Week is a time to raise awareness of a behaviour that is often misunderstood, minimised, or ignored. Stalking is not romantic, harmless, or “just persistence”, it is a pattern of fixated and unwanted behaviour that can cause fear, distress, and serious harm.

Stalking is often closely linked to domestic abuse, especially after a relationship has ended. For many survivors, the abuse does not stop when they leave! It can continue and even escalate through monitoring, repeated contact, threats, intimidation, and stalking.

We support individuals and families affected by domestic abuse, including those experiencing stalking and post-separation. You can also access specialist stalking advice and support through the Suzy Lamplugh Trust https://www.suzylamplugh.org/refer-someone-to-us

If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse or stalking, please know you are not alone. Help is available.

21/04/2026

Earlier today we attended a networking and women's health event organised by Power of Women

Sponsored by Consultants Choice Clinic , the event offered a fantastic opportunity for connections and conversations, alongside an insightful Women’s Health talk and Q&A with Mr Manos Damingos.

In the work we do every day, we meet so many incredible women showing strength, resilience and courage. Events like this are so important in creating spaces where women feel seen, supported and empowered.

Thank you McKenna and Dobbs

16/04/2026

Abuse doesn’t have a “type.” It can happen to anyone.

Watching Coronation Street, we’ve seen Todd Grimshaw, confident, sharp, and independent, become trapped in Theo’s coercive control. A powerful reminder that abuse is never about weakness.

It’s about a perpetrator slowly taking away someone’s confidence, freedom, and sense of self.

Why is it so hard to leave? Because abuse creates an invisible cage:
• Isolation – cutting you off from support
• Gaslighting – making you doubt yourself
• Shaming – using your fears against you
• Dependence – creating barriers round money, housing, children
• Fear – making leaving feel more dangerous than staying

And for many survivors, leaving can be the most dangerous time.

Domestic abuse can happen to anyone at any time!

For support visit https://www.mysistersplace.org.uk/

If you are worried about someone else visit https://www.wefindaway.org.uk/ and https://womensaid.org.uk/information-support/friends-and-family/

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