REFUGE4PETS

Refuge4Pets is a pioneering, young organisation that aims to enable freedom from domestic abuse for victim-survivors in Devon and Cornwall by providing a specialist fostering service for their animals and resettlement outreach services to aid mental ....more

Refuge4Pets is a pioneering, young organisation that aims to enable freedom from domestic abuse for victim-survivors in Devon and Cornwall by providing a specialist fostering service for their animals and resettlement outreach services to aid mental and physical recovery. The organisation is fast becoming a national voice in this area andprovides training to animal welfare agencies and organisations across the UK. R4P?s services are in high demand and it is now using The Fore?s funding to increase operational capacity and efficiency. This will enable leadership to focus on developing the charity?s financial resilience and managing organisational rebranding initiatives.

This funding will be used to support survivors of domestic abuse build strong relationships in the community increase personal safety confidence and mental health and wellbeing. The main focus of support will be recovery from trauma and empowerment ....more

This funding will be used to support survivors of domestic abuse build strong relationships in the community increase personal safety confidence and mental health and wellbeing. The main focus of support will be recovery from trauma and empowerment supporting victim survivors settle into their new communities after escaping abuse.

The organisation will use the funding to continue it’s work matching pets from victims fleeing abuse with their network of pet fostering volunteers who care for the pets until such point that the victims are able to find settled housing which ....more

The organisation will use the funding to continue it’s work matching pets from victims fleeing abuse with their network of pet fostering volunteers who care for the pets until such point that the victims are able to find settled housing which enables them to be reunited with them.

We wish to provide programmes of group work for adult service users, children in refuge, and our volunteers, to help them learn new skills and build positive support networks in their communities.

The funding will be used to provide 1-2-1 and group support to survivors of domestic violence leaving emergency accommodation. This will reduce loneliness and isolation and improve mental health and wellbeing when survivors are placed in permanent ....more

The funding will be used to provide 1-2-1 and group support to survivors of domestic violence leaving emergency accommodation. This will reduce loneliness and isolation and improve mental health and wellbeing when survivors are placed in permanent accommodation and existing services withdraw support.

We facilitate freedom from domestic violence and abuse, for people and their pets.

The funding will enable the project to adapt and expand its services in light of Covid-19. The project works across Devon and Cornwall (including the Isles of Scilly) to enable people freedom from domestic violence and abuse by addressing a ....more

The funding will enable the project to adapt and expand its services in light of Covid-19. The project works across Devon and Cornwall (including the Isles of Scilly) to enable people freedom from domestic violence and abuse by addressing a significant barrier which prevents many victims from leaving - a family pet.

Grant to Refuge4Pets to support the organisation through COVID19

A project that supports people that are experiencing domestic abuse. Funding will be used to establish a new hub to run their services. This includes a fostering service for pets, as often the connection to a pet can be a barrier to escaping a ....more

A project that supports people that are experiencing domestic abuse. Funding will be used to establish a new hub to run their services. This includes a fostering service for pets, as often the connection to a pet can be a barrier to escaping a threatening situation. This will enable people to access the safety and support they require.

The money we receive will be spent on veterinary care for pets, pet food and any other essential items.

Refuge4Pets offers people freedom from domestic violence and abuse by addressing a significant barrier which prevents many victims from leaving. Pets are an important part of victims' coping strategies and strive to reduce harm, loneliness and ....more

Refuge4Pets offers people freedom from domestic violence and abuse by addressing a significant barrier which prevents many victims from leaving. Pets are an important part of victims' coping strategies and strive to reduce harm, loneliness and isolation by enabling victims to recover from trauma with the help of being reunited with their animals and to reclaim the companionship.

The funding will be used to purchase a van for the pet fostering service. The project aims to reunite pets with their owners in a safe environment, who have suffered from the effects of domestic violence.

This funding will be used to set up a pilot pet fostering service for survivors of domestic abuse and violence. This will remove a barrier to accessing temporary emergency accommodation, where pets are not allowed and improve their wellbeing while ....more

This funding will be used to set up a pilot pet fostering service for survivors of domestic abuse and violence. This will remove a barrier to accessing temporary emergency accommodation, where pets are not allowed and improve their wellbeing while in a safe environment and starting to rebuild their lives.