The Dash Charity

We support women, men and children affected by domestic abuse through a variety of specialist services. Our Refuge Services offer safe emergency accommodation for up to 14 families; over the last reporting year (April 2013 to March 2014) Refuge Services supported 28 women, 6 men and 37 children. Our innovative Children’s Services team reaches out to children and young people through a range of ways including group work, schools projects and one to one support. Children's Services supported around 3,500 children and young people over the last year. Our Advocacy and Outreach Service works intensively with women and men in the community to reduce the risks they face from domestic abuse and supported 1125 clients over the last year. We also reach out through Training Services and awareness workshops which trained 385 professionals in the last year.