The Angels Foundation UK

Leaving abuse is only the first step

For most survivors, the real battle begins after. Their new social housing is often a shell: no flooring, no cooker, no beds for their children. They’re trying to rebuild from nothing, emotionally, financially, and mentally, at the hardest time of year.

With recent cuts to public services, survivors are being left behind. Many were financially controlled or forced to leave their jobs. Others struggle with trauma that makes returning to work difficult.

This Christmas, your support could mean the difference between an empty home and a fresh start.

Why they need your support NOW

1. Because leaving abuse shouldn’t mean living in poverty

98% of social housing that domestic abuse survivors move into after leaving refuges is unfurnished, with no flooring, basic appliances or furniture.

2. Because the cost of living crisis hits survivors hard

1. Because leaving abuse shouldn’t mean living in poverty

Financial abuse often leaves them with debts, no savings and lost confidence. The new budget offers no relief for those starting again from nothing.

3. Because Christmas is the hardest time to be alone

1. Because leaving abuse shouldn’t mean living in poverty

3. Because Christmas is the hardest time to be alone

The pressure to create a 'normal' festive season – to buy gifts and festive food - becomes unbearable when there’s barely enough for heating.

Sponsor a survivor this Christmas

Leaving abuse is only the first step

I’d escaped, but I couldn’t sleep. The house was empty, my bank account was too. I wanted to make Christmas special for my children, but I didn’t even have a table to serve dinner on

Why they need your support NOW

1. Because leaving abuse shouldn’t mean living in poverty

1. Because leaving abuse shouldn’t mean living in poverty

1. Because leaving abuse shouldn’t mean living in poverty

2. Because the cost of living crisis hits survivors hard

1. Because leaving abuse shouldn’t mean living in poverty

1. Because leaving abuse shouldn’t mean living in poverty

3. Because Christmas is the hardest time to be alone

1. Because leaving abuse shouldn’t mean living in poverty

3. Because Christmas is the hardest time to be alone

When I left refuge, I thought the worst was over. But by Christmas, the pressure hit - no furniture, rising bills and two children still wanting presents. I wanted to give them magic, but I was barely keeping the lights on.

Make a real difference this Christmas

Help relieve the financial strain many survivors face this festive season.

Be the support a survivor needs this Christmas and beyond

Sponsor a survivor this Christmas

Leaving abuse is only the first step

I’d escaped, but I couldn’t sleep. The house was empty, my bank account was too. I wanted to make Christmas special for my children, but I didn’t even have a table to serve dinner on

Why they need your support NOW

1. Because leaving abuse shouldn’t mean living in poverty

1. Because leaving abuse shouldn’t mean living in poverty

1. Because leaving abuse shouldn’t mean living in poverty

2. Because the cost of living crisis hits survivors hard

1. Because leaving abuse shouldn’t mean living in poverty

1. Because leaving abuse shouldn’t mean living in poverty

3. Because Christmas is the hardest time to be alone

1. Because leaving abuse shouldn’t mean living in poverty

3. Because Christmas is the hardest time to be alone

When I left refuge, I thought the worst was over. But by Christmas, the pressure hit - no furniture, rising bills and two children still wanting presents. I wanted to give them magic, but I was barely keeping the lights on.

Make a real difference this Christmas

Help relieve the financial strain many survivors face this festive season.

Be the support a survivor needs this Christmas and beyond

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