Women's Aid womensaid.org.uk

Women's Aid is the key national charity working to end domestic violence against women and children. We support a network of over 500 domestic and sexual violence services across the UK.

0808 2000 247 - Freephone 24-hour National Domestic Violence Helpline (run in partnership between Women's Aid and Refuge)

Refuge refuge.org.uk

Refuge provides emergency accommodation for women and children when they are most in need.

0808 2000 247 - Freephone 24-hour National Domestic Violence Helpline (run in partnership between Women's Aid and Refuge)

Victim Support victimsupport.org.uk

Victim Support is the independent charity which helps people cope with the effects of crime. We provide free and confidential support and information to help you deal with your experiences.

0845 30 30 900 - phone line open 9am-9pm Mondays to Fridays, 9am-7pm weekends, 9am-5pm bank holidays

Childline childline.org.uk

ChildLine is the free helpline for children and young people in the UK. Children and young people can call us to talk about any problem our counsellors are always here to help you sort it out.

0800 1111 - Freephone 24-hour

NSPCC nspcc.org.uk

If you're worried about a child's safety or welfare or if you need help or advice, ring our helpline.

O808 800 5000 - Freephone 24-hour

The Hideoutthehideout.org.uk

The Hideout website provides help, information and support for children and young people whether you're currently living with violence, you've experienced violence in the past or if you know someone else going through it and you're looking for help and information. The website includes lots of information to explain what domestic violence is, how it affects you and where you can go for more help.

Men's Advice Line mensadviceline.org.uk

The Men's Advice Line helpline provides a range of services aimed primarily at men experiencing domestic abuse from their partner.

0808 801 0327 Freephone Helpline 0808 801 0327

Broken Rainbow broken-rainbow.org.uk

Support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people experiencing domestic violence.

08452 60 44 60 - Mondays to Fridays 9am-1pm and 2pm-5pm. Staffed by LGBT people.

The Lantern Project lanternproject.org.uk

Support and information for victims of child abuse, domestic abuse, racial abuse and bullying. Contact us through our web site, or by e-mail: lanternproject@yahoo.co.uk