Welcome.
Much like plants seek the light - so do humans. This is how we approach our work.
The Believe Foundation's central driving principle is that of nurturing balance. Of mind, body and soul. Our inclusive, bottom-up approach is designed to break the cycle of domestic abuse by offering clients a personalised programme that will take them from crisis to flourishing.
Our Mission.
To help victims of Domestic Abuse move from crisis to stability and into flourishing.
Supporting victims with a bottom-up approach to wellness, tackling mind, body and soul as part of an integrated community.
Breaking the cycle of abuse.
Empowering the public and raising awareness about Domestic Abuse and its impacts.
Equip Domestic Abuse victims to know their patterns around abusive behaviour - and ultimately make better life choices.
TWO MILLION ADULTS AGED 16 TO 59 EXPERIENCED DOMESTIC ABUSE IN 2017/18 IN ENGLAND AND WALES, AN ESTIMATED 7.9% OF WOMEN AND 4.2% OF MEN
— ONS (2018)
REASONS FOR BELIEVE
DOMESTIC ABUSE IS THE SINGLE MOST QUOTED REASON FOR BECOMING HOMELESS.
- SHELTER (2002)
DOMESTIC ABUSE LEADS TO, ON AVERAGE, TWO WOMEN BEING MURDERED EACH WEEK AND THIRTY MEN PER YEAR.
- ONS
2 WOMEN A WEEK ARE KILLED BECAUSE OF DOMESTIC ABUSE.
DOMESTIC ABUSE HAS MORE REPEAT VICTIMS THAN ANY OTHER CRIME. ON AVERAGE THERE WILL HAVE BEEN 35 ASSAULTS BEFORE A VICTIM CALLS THE POLICE.
DOMESTIC ABUSE WILL AFFECT 1 IN 4 WOMEN AND 1 IN 6 MEN IN THEIR LIFETIME.
Contact
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Email
pauline@thebelievefoundation.org.uk
Phone
07578 399997