SOLACE WOMEN'S AID

Cloudesley Partner top-up grant - cost of living 2024

Cloudesley Partner welfare grant 2024

Catalyst Funding for 2024-25

Every child should be free to play. Domestic abuse has a traumatic impact on children of all ages. Witnessing violence can force children to grow up too quickly. Solace gives children a safe environment to be themselves, to play and to rebuild after ....more

Every child should be free to play. Domestic abuse has a traumatic impact on children of all ages. Witnessing violence can force children to grow up too quickly. Solace gives children a safe environment to be themselves, to play and to rebuild after abuse

£238,465 over three years (£77,172; £79,488; £81,805) towards the salary of an Immigration Service Manager and associated running costs of the immigration service.

Allocation of Ministry of Justice IDVA funding for FY 2023/24

Principal Grant - cost of living uplift. Related grant: 360G-Cloudesley-H8119

Cloudesley Partner top-up grant - cost of living

North London Rape Crisis Centre (FY 2022-23 to 2024-25 Funding Allocation). Linked to MOPAC 657

Cloudesley Partner welfare grant 2023

Principal Grant - cost of living uplift. Related grant: 360G-Cloudesley-H8119

LUCE is a pilot project that aims to create readiness within Solace's Advice Line to provide professional training and recruit 6 blind and visually impaired women. Whilst challenging our programmatic barriers, we aim to: - Develop best practices ....more

LUCE is a pilot project that aims to create readiness within Solace's Advice Line to provide professional training and recruit 6 blind and visually impaired women. Whilst challenging our programmatic barriers, we aim to: - Develop best practices that oth

Youth Violence Intervention Youth IDVA to support young victims in MTCs (modification to MOPAC 682)

Ascent Advice Plus Project DA Hub and Spoke Partnership (6 month extension FY 2022/23))

Emergency Accommodation (4th Variation to MOPAC 221) First variation MOPAC 305, second variation MOPAC 509, third variation MOPAC 541

Move on support (4 staff and budget) 

Multi-borough complex needs service (58 women)3 

This project aims to ensure that all women have access to the support they need in the spaces most appropriate for them. It will provide joined-up partnership support with the aim of empowering all women across legal and other structures and across ....more

This project aims to ensure that all women have access to the support they need in the spaces most appropriate for them. It will provide joined-up partnership support with the aim of empowering all women across legal and other structures and across urban and rural environments. By developing a Centre of Excellence, with the focus on removing silos across the three spaces in three nations, Solace Women's Aid will provide a sustainable online space to support womens organisations in the future.

Community Safety grant from the Environment & Leisure department for Domestic abuse counselling

PGF Round 1 Extension Funding - Towards the counselling service for survivors of sexual violence 1 July 22 - 30 June 24

Solace is a large domestic abuse services provider in London. It is commissioned by Lambeth Council to run two domestic violence refuges in Lambeth. This proposal is to provide continuation funding for a part-time family worker that works with ....more

Solace is a large domestic abuse services provider in London. It is commissioned by Lambeth Council to run two domestic violence refuges in Lambeth. This proposal is to provide continuation funding for a part-time family worker that works with families housed in the two refuges. The worker provides providing one-to-one support work with children, group educational activities, family outings, and signposting or referrals to external community based support. Additionally, the grant will fund additional educational support including laptops, school uniform and tutoring support to ensure older teen children are able to achieve their academic potential and succeed in their exams.

Cloudesley Partner Welfare Grant 2022 - Awarded Sep 2021

Catalyst Funding for 2022 and 2023

During the Covid-19 pandemic, domestic abuse has increased. Young people?s mental wellbeing has been significantly impacted. 1 year on from the start of the pandemic, we need urgent funding to help young people recover from the trauma of abuse, feel ....more

During the Covid-19 pandemic, domestic abuse has increased. Young people?s mental wellbeing has been significantly impacted. 1 year on from the start of the pandemic, we need urgent funding to help young people recover from the trauma of abuse, feel empowered and rebuild their lives.

This project aims to ensure that all women have access to the support they need in the spaces most appropriate for them. It will provide joined-up partnership support with the aim of empowering all women across legal and other structures and across ....more

This project aims to ensure that all women have access to the support they need in the spaces most appropriate for them. It will provide joined-up partnership support with the aim of empowering all women across legal and other structures and across urban and rural environments. By developing a Centre of Excellence, with the focus on removing silos across the three spaces in three nations, Solace Women's Aid will provide a sustainable online space to support womens organisations in the future.

A grant to support child in refuges in Bexley who have witnessed or experienced domestic abuse.

Cloudesley Partner Welfare Grant 2021 - Awarded Sep 2020

"The fund aims to:1) To reduce closures of essential charities that provide essential services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they have the financial resources to operate, thereby reducing the burden on public ....more

"The fund aims to:1) To reduce closures of essential charities that provide essential services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they have the financial resources to operate, thereby reducing the burden on public services.2) To ensure essential services are provided to vulnerable people, both in the short and long term through increased community support through the work of charitable organisations."

This pandemic will cause a rise in children, and mothers, who flee their homes after experiencing extreme abuse. Solace need funding to make sure all the children forced to leave their homes are supported, feel valued and can access both the ....more

This pandemic will cause a rise in children, and mothers, who flee their homes after experiencing extreme abuse. Solace need funding to make sure all the children forced to leave their homes are supported, feel valued and can access both the short-term and long-term support they need to recover.

Organisations providing services and support for vulnerable people, for which there will be increased demand as a result of the COVID-19 crisis

Community Safety grant from the Environment & Leisure department for Domestic abuse counselling

A further 25 charities will receive a share of 1 million boost as part of the governments 10 million emergency fund.

Older women who experience violence and abuse often do not disclose or seek help. When incidents are reported, they are not always handled effectively by trusted professionals as they lack knowledge and understanding of specific issues facing older ....more

Older women who experience violence and abuse often do not disclose or seek help. When incidents are reported, they are not always handled effectively by trusted professionals as they lack knowledge and understanding of specific issues facing older women. Solace Womens Aid in London has been working with older survivors of domestic abuse and with this grant it will employ a specialist IDVA (Independent Domestic Violence Advisor) to increase awareness of violence against older women, so more women are able to disclose and receive appropriate support. It will also work to improve professional practice standards of social care teams so that they are better able to identify vulnerable women.

Older women who experience violence and abuse often do not disclose or seek help. When incidents are reported, they are not always handled effectively by trusted professionals as they lack knowledge and understanding of specific issues facing older ....more

Older women who experience violence and abuse often do not disclose or seek help. When incidents are reported, they are not always handled effectively by trusted professionals as they lack knowledge and understanding of specific issues facing older women. Solace Womens Aid in London has been working with older survivors of domestic abuse and with this grant it will employ a specialist IDVA (Independent Domestic Violence Advisor) to increase awareness of violence against older women, so more women are able to disclose and receive appropriate support. It will also work to improve professional practice standards of social care teams so that they are better able to identify vulnerable women.

Solace continue to provide clear insights into why older women with more complex needs do not access services or disclose abuse, & improvements in knowledge & understanding needed in both statutory and non-statutory service provision to ....more

Solace continue to provide clear insights into why older women with more complex needs do not access services or disclose abuse, & improvements in knowledge & understanding needed in both statutory and non-statutory service provision to enhance outcomes for older women who experience domestic violence and abuse. The project will continue to employ a specialist Independent Domestic Violence Adviser (IDVA) and associated costs to increase understanding and knowledge of violence and abuse through a training programme; develop a toolkit to improve professional standards and practices, and support an older women’s survivors group to influence cultural change on how help is sought and received

Cloudesley Partner Welfare Grant Awarded Sep 2019

Catalyst Funding 2020

Catalyst Funding 2021

Art and dramatherapy for young people who have experienced domestic abuse and display a range of behavioural issues. Young people will benefit through improved emotional health and understanding of emotions and increased knowledge of coping ....more

Art and dramatherapy for young people who have experienced domestic abuse and display a range of behavioural issues. Young people will benefit through improved emotional health and understanding of emotions and increased knowledge of coping strategies.

The funding is for the salary and on-costs of Solace's qualified immigration solicitor. It will enable Solace to continue and expand its successful Immigration Legal Advice Service, funded by the Trust since 2015, and deliver OISC-accredited ....more

The funding is for the salary and on-costs of Solace's qualified immigration solicitor. It will enable Solace to continue and expand its successful Immigration Legal Advice Service, funded by the Trust since 2015, and deliver OISC-accredited training, ultimately supporting women who have experienced domestic abuse to secure their immigration status.

Support service to survivors of childhood and adult sexual violence

Cloudesley Partners top-up funding for June to December 2019

Older women who experience violence and abuse often do not disclose or seek help. When incidents are reported, they are not always handled effectively by trusted professionals as they lack knowledge and understanding of specific issues facing older ....more

Older women who experience violence and abuse often do not disclose or seek help. When incidents are reported, they are not always handled effectively by trusted professionals as they lack knowledge and understanding of specific issues facing older women. Solace Womens Aid in London has been working with older survivors of domestic abuse and with this grant it will employ a specialist IDVA (Independent Domestic Violence Advisor) to increase awareness of violence against older women, so more women are able to disclose and receive appropriate support. It will also work to improve professional practice standards of social care teams so that they are better able to identify vulnerable women.

Older women who experience violence and abuse often do not disclose or seek help. When incidents are reported, they are not always handled effectively by trusted professionals as they lack knowledge and understanding of specific issues facing older ....more

Older women who experience violence and abuse often do not disclose or seek help. When incidents are reported, they are not always handled effectively by trusted professionals as they lack knowledge and understanding of specific issues facing older women. Solace Womens Aid in London has been working with older survivors of domestic abuse and with this grant it will employ a specialist IDVA (Independent Domestic Violence Advisor) to increase awareness of violence against older women, so more women are able to disclose and receive appropriate support. It will also work to improve professional practice standards of social care teams so that they are better able to identify vulnerable women.

Older women who experience violence and abuse often do not disclose or seek help. When incidents are reported, they are not always handled effectively by trusted professionals as they lack knowledge and understanding of specific issues facing older ....more

Older women who experience violence and abuse often do not disclose or seek help. When incidents are reported, they are not always handled effectively by trusted professionals as they lack knowledge and understanding of specific issues facing older women. Solace Women’s Aid in London has been working with older survivors of domestic abuse and with this grant it will employ a specialist IDVA (Independent Domestic Violence Advisor) to increase awareness of violence against older women, so more women are able to disclose and receive appropriate support. It will also work to improve professional practice standards of social care teams so that they are better able to identify vulnerable women.

423,000 children in London have experienced domestic abuse. No matter what a child has experienced, every child deserves a safe places to call home, food to eat, friendships to grow and positive experiences to learn from. Our Every Child Advocacy ....more

423,000 children in London have experienced domestic abuse. No matter what a child has experienced, every child deserves a safe places to call home, food to eat, friendships to grow and positive experiences to learn from. Our Every Child Advocacy service will help each child reclaim their childhood.

Interim Welfare Grant (awarded Sep 2018)

To increase the volume of support offered to victims of child sexual abuse and help meet the increased demand on services.

To provide direct and front line support to females over the age of 13 who are victims of rape and sexual violence

This project will provide Play Work for children who live in Solace’s refuges after witnessing domestic abuse. It will help children engage with others in a positive environment, breaking their sense of isolation and creating a sense of fun ....more

This project will provide Play Work for children who live in Solace’s refuges after witnessing domestic abuse. It will help children engage with others in a positive environment, breaking their sense of isolation and creating a sense of fun that is key to their recovery and longer term resilience.

Cloudesley Partner Grant (awarded Sep 2017)

Catalyst Funding 2019

The funding is to support Solace Womens Aid who submitted a partnership bid to the VAWG Transformation Fund to deliver a new service model for women experiencing domestic/sexual abuse who have not engaged in support. We are applying for funding to ....more

The funding is to support Solace Womens Aid who submitted a partnership bid to the VAWG Transformation Fund to deliver a new service model for women experiencing domestic/sexual abuse who have not engaged in support. We are applying for funding to Monitor and Evaluate the data from this project and disseminate learning across the sector.

This project will use funding to create emergency support packages for survivors of domestic abuse who are homeless and require urgent support. This will support people with multiple and complex needs.

To increase the volume of support offered to victims of child sexual abuse and help meet the increased demand on your services.

To provide direct and front line support to females over the age of 13 who are victims of rape and sexual violence.

The funding is towards the roll out and expand Solace successful Immigration Legal Advice Service in London. This will enable them to use learning to date, and their newly acquired OISC accreditation and training to provide immigration advice and ....more

The funding is towards the roll out and expand Solace successful Immigration Legal Advice Service in London. This will enable them to use learning to date, and their newly acquired OISC accreditation and training to provide immigration advice and make applications to the Home Office.

This group will develop a project which aims to support women and children who are survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence. The project will support children and mothers/carers who are housed in refuges. It aims to improve their mental ....more

This group will develop a project which aims to support women and children who are survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence. The project will support children and mothers/carers who are housed in refuges. It aims to improve their mental health and self-esteem as well as improve their behaviours and allow them to develop healthy relationships and feel less isolated. The project will provide three Family Support Workers to offer specialist support at a crisis point in the victim’s lives.

The project aims to provide support for women affected by DV/SV and prevent its escalation through individually tailored advice, support and therapeutic services to enable women to cope, recover and move to independence. We will provide four key ....more

The project aims to provide support for women affected by DV/SV and prevent its escalation through individually tailored advice, support and therapeutic services to enable women to cope, recover and move to independence. We will provide four key service areas with a holistic delivery model providing initial response to VAWG as well as after care from IDVA services: - Advice, including legal support, through a hub and spoke model and inclusive of targeted support for BME women, those with NRPF and young and sexually exploited women as well as women with problematic substance use. We will provide a specialist focus on housing support with a dedicated housing support officer and access to safe accommodation. - One to one BACP accredited counselling delivered within each borough as well as counselling in over 20 languages provided by BME led by and for organisations. - Group work in all Boroughs and BME partner organisations to aid recovery and increase understanding of abuse. - Training including legal training to professionals and accredited VAWG training to volunteers and therapeutic training to clinicians. We will deliver a range of outcomes including increased safety, access to safe housing, legal support, reduced risk, improved mental/physical health and well-being, increased confidence/self-esteem and increased knowledge for service providers around DV/SV.

This project aims to minimise the risk of abuse for women aged 55 plus who are survivors of domestic or sexual violence, many of whom are disabled or have mental health issues. Following an initial risk assessment and safety plans for women that ....more

This project aims to minimise the risk of abuse for women aged 55 plus who are survivors of domestic or sexual violence, many of whom are disabled or have mental health issues. Following an initial risk assessment and safety plans for women that enter the service, there will be one-to-one practical and emotional support to increase health, confidence, resilience and independent living skills. The project will also signpost to other services and raise awareness amongst practitioners and community groups.

To provide direct and front line support to females over the age of 13 who are victims of rape and sexual violence

To increase the volume of support offered to victims of child sexual abuse and help meet the increased demand on your services.

The project aims to create leadership amongst young women and girls to reduce the incidence of violence. The objective is to provide a service and work to achieve a cultural change. The beneficiaries of the project will be girls and young women of ....more

The project aims to create leadership amongst young women and girls to reduce the incidence of violence. The objective is to provide a service and work to achieve a cultural change. The beneficiaries of the project will be girls and young women of different cultures, in care and care leavers as well as minority groups and Irish travellers from Haringey and Islington.

Health and Well-being of Children and Young People after Domestic Violence

Catalyst Funding (Awarded Nov 15)

Cloudesley Partner Grant (Awarded Sep 15)

£98,200 over two years (£49,100 x 2) towards the salary and associated running costs of a full-time Children and Family Support Services Manager working with children and young people affected by domestic violence

This is a continuation and development of a pilot project to be delivered by Solace Women's Aid (SWA). The aim is to provide a support service to women in London over 55 who are affected by domestic and/or sexual violence, to keep them safe and aid ....more

This is a continuation and development of a pilot project to be delivered by Solace Women's Aid (SWA). The aim is to provide a support service to women in London over 55 who are affected by domestic and/or sexual violence, to keep them safe and aid their recovery whilst also raising awareness amongst professionals of the obstacles to reporting and the risks facing women in this age group.

The project will work to meet the evidenced and varied needs of women and girls in London affected by sexual and domestic violence bringing a new and dynamic approach to early and crisis intervention. Ascent brings together partners who have ....more

The project will work to meet the evidenced and varied needs of women and girls in London affected by sexual and domestic violence bringing a new and dynamic approach to early and crisis intervention. Ascent brings together partners who have established active partnerships with a wide range of statutory and voluntary organisations across London. Porvides immediate advice, drop in, outreach, casework and groups to all women including; legal expertise, and financial support for women with NRPF and a dedicated and accredited individual and group work counselling service. Specialist organisations and partners will meet language, cultural, young women's and other needs. The project also delivers training and support to other professionals to increase their knowledge. Services are provided from 2 existing London Hubs (Ealing and Islington) providing a first point of phone contact and then from spokes across all London boroughs. Services are equally spread across London. services are accessed via the hubs and/or the spokes. this model increases accessibility for service users while mitigating the risk associated with women's reduced access to service when crossing Borough boundaries

Solace Women's Aid (SWA) aims to continue to minimise the negative impact of domestic violence on the lives of children and young people and help them to recover to lead healthier and more fulfilled lives.This project will address the impact of ....more

Solace Women's Aid (SWA) aims to continue to minimise the negative impact of domestic violence on the lives of children and young people and help them to recover to lead healthier and more fulfilled lives.This project will address the impact of domestic violence on the health of children and work collaboratively with the mother and child. 240 children and young people,120 parents of children affected by domestic violence,living in five refuges across the London boroughs of Haringey and Lambeth will benefit.

towards one year’s continuation funding of a Family Support Worker providing support services to children and their mothers living in the London Boroughs of Camden and Islington who are fleeing domestic violence

This is a project by a charity in Camden. The group will use funding to upgrade their current IT system so they can provide a more efficient service to users and reach a greater numbers of beneficiaries.