The Caring Family Foundation commits £225,000 of grants to support International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

The Caring Family Foundation commits £225,000 of grants to support International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

• £225,000 in new grants will be donated by the end of 2024 to support domestic abuse organisations in the UK.
• In total the Foundation will have donated £400,000 in domestic abuse services in the UK and Brazil in 2024.
• The new round of funding will benefit eight organisations, including specialist services for marginalised communities.
• In the UK ,an average of two women lose their lives every week at the hands of a current or former partner.
• TCFF’s ongoing efforts have already supported thousands of women and children in both the UK and Brazil.

LONDON, UK— On 25th November 2024, The Caring Family Foundation (TCFF) will mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women with a series of grants aimed at combating domestic abuse and violence against women. In recognition of the urgent need to support survivors, especially during the festive season when domestic violence is known to escalate, TCFF is dedicating £225,000 to support vital services across the UK.

Domestic abuse remains a critical issue in the UK. An average of two women lose their lives every week at the hands of a current or former partner1, and the police record a domestic abuse offence every 40 seconds. 2 The Foundation’s renewed funding commitment seeks to address this surge in need by providing life-saving resources to domestic abuse organisations.

Supporting frontline organisations and marginalised communities in the UK and Brazil The Caring Family Foundation is committed to a world free of harm and hurt, where women and children can live in safety free from abuse. Across both the UK and Brazil, the Foundation works to meet the needs of survivors.

In 2023, TCFF launched a domestic abuse fund to support 16 'By and For' Black and Minoritised Domestic Abuse organisations in partnership with Women's Aid, donating more than £150,000 to specialist domestic abuse services in the UK. In Brazil, the Foundation’s funding has supported the opening of a centre offering social, legal, housing and psychological services to survivors of domestic abuse, and more than 27,000 support sessions have been delivered to domestic abuse survivors. In the UK in 2023, more than £250,000 was given in grants, benefitting thousands of women and children.

2024 Round of Giving

As part of the Foundation’s new Round of Giving, £225,000 will be granted to vital and underfunded UK organisations by the end of 2024. TCFF's grants will be distributed among eight organisations that offer critical support to women and children fleeing abuse, reflecting TCFF’s commitment to ensuring they can live in safety, with a life free from abuse. This includes five Women's Aid member organisations led by and for Black and Minoritised communities, ensuring that those facing additional barriers receive culturally sensitive and trauma-informed care.

The organisations receiving grants are:

● Latin American Women’s Aid ○ Providing refuge accommodation, a Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) advice centre, counselling, and community projects for Latin American survivors. The funding will allow for the hiring of specialist staff to provide adequate trauma-informed and culturally sensitive services to an estimated 96 women in the coming year.

● Karma Nirvana ○ Supporting survivors of Honour-Based Violence through a national helpline, professional training, and a new national counselling service for survivors. The funding from TCFF will create a safe and trauma-informed space for 52 women through virtual counselling.

● The Angelou Centre ○ Black-led feminist organisation offering advocacy, housing, and support services for Black and minoritised women with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF). The funding will secure four dedicated bed spaces in the Angelou Centre's accommodation service, providing life-saving shelter and ongoing support to families who are among the most marginalised and at risk in society.

● Panahghar ○ Providing refuge, counselling, and immigration support for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic women. The funding will allow Panahghar to expand their EmpowHERment program, which will reach more than 120 survivors across 4 different regions.

● Women and Grace ○ Survivor-led organisation supporting women affected by Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and gender-based violence through therapy and resilience workshops. The grant will allow for the expansion of Women of Grace's service provisions, aiming to support an estimate of 300 women and 80 girls in the coming year.

● National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Run by Refuge) ○ Offering emergency support and advice to thousands of survivors experiencing domestic abuse across the UK every year.

● Solace Women’s Aid ○ Providing emergency refuge accommodation and support services to women and children escaping abuse. The funding will support solace in their continued work to ensure women and children can access safe emergency accommodation during crisis.

● Advance ○ Delivering practical and emotional support to women and children experiencing domestic abuse, focusing on safety, recovery and amplifying survivor’s voices to ensure a whole system approach to tackling domestic abuse.

A global commitment to ending abuse and violence

Beyond the UK, TCFF is actively working in Brazil, where eight women experience domestic abuse every minute.3 Since its founding, the Foundation has provided over 20,000 domestic abuse services in Brazil, including emotional, legal, and employability support to more than 5,000 survivors.

Patricia Caring, Co-Founder of The Caring Family Foundation, commented: "The services these organisations provide are nothing short of life-changing and life-saving, offering hope and healing to women and children when they need it most. At The Caring Family Foundation, we are deeply committed to supporting local recovery efforts, ensuring these women receive compassionate care and the tools to rebuild their lives. Our vision is a world free from violence against women—a future where every woman and child can thrive without fear or harm”.

Nikki Bradley, Director of Services at Women’s Aid, said: "Women’s Aid is delighted to be working with The Caring Family Foundation to support five of our led by and for Black and Minoritised member organisations to receive grants of up to £30,000 each from the foundation’s domestic abuse fund. These grants will ensure that the selected organisations are able to support even more survivors and increase the accessibility of their services. Led by and for Black and Minoritised services face systemic structural inequalities which compound those faced by survivors themselves. Grant funding such as this is vital to breaking down these inequalities and delivering lifesaving change. We look forward to continuing to work with the foundation in this area."

The Caring Family Foundation calls on the public and businesses to join their efforts in supporting survivors and preventing violence against women. By raising awareness and vital funds, together we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected.

For more information on The Caring Family Foundation’s initiatives and to support their work, please visit thecaringfamilyfoundation.org