Our services
Refuge accommodation
At the heart of what we do is our refuge accommodation – a safe and confidential space where women and children escaping abuse can begin to recover and rebuild. Our refuge provides not just a secure place to stay, but also warmth, welcome, and practical support from the moment you arrive.
Other services
Our support goes far beyond a roof over your head. We also provide:
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Essentials on arrival
such as clothing, toiletries, and food so no one has to worry about immediate needs
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Practical support
with income, benefits, education, employability, and housing
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Therapeutic support
including referrals to counselling and courses that build self-esteem
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Resettlement support
to help families move on safely and securely
Specialist help
for complex needs, such as addiction or mental health challenges
We also share our expertise with others, offering professional development & training for professionals, charities, and community groups so that more people understand how to respond to domestic abuse effectively.
Women-Only Safe Spaces
Nottingham Central Women’s Aid provides women-only safe spaces for survivors of domestic and sexual abuse.
All of our refuge accommodation and recovery programmes are run by women, for women, creating an environment where survivors can feel secure, respected, and supported. We know from decades of experience that many women need female-only spaces to heal from abuse, and this is at the heart of everything we do. Our support is inclusive of non-binary people who are biologically female.
Our services are for biological women and their children. This means all areas of our refuge are women-only. Where male contractors are required for essential work, they are always supervised by female staff, and residents are informed in advance.
We respect the dignity of everyone seeking help. Where someone’s needs fall outside our remit, we will always provide information and referrals to other specialist services, such as Equation (support for men and LGBTQ+ survivors) and Galop (national LGBT+ anti-abuse charity).
By protecting women-only spaces, we ensure that survivors who need them most can access safety, privacy, and the chance to recover.
Get in touch
If you’d like to make a referral to Nottingham Central Women’s Aid or refer yourself, please get in touch by the following ways:
Call us to make a referral. A member of our team will talk through the options and support available.
For non-urgent referrals, you can email us and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
If you would like to access our support or refer someone else. Please get in touch.
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