Flexible Fund 

We were pleased to work with the Home Office, as well as our membership and sector partners, to help distribute funding to provide one-off payments to survivors of domestic abuse. This fund assisted survivors in fleeing their abuser and increasing their stability and independence and followed a  successful pilot  distributed in May 2023.

Between Tuesday 1st October 2024, and Wednesday 5th February 2025, survivors of domestic abuse who did not have the financial means to leave their abusers, or to remain safely in their home, were able to apply for a one-off payment of up to £500 for essential items such as groceries, nappies, or clothing, helping them and their children find safety. 

Eligible survivors were also able to apply for a one-off payment of up to £2,500 to support them in securing a sustainable, independent future. For example, enabling them to put down a deposit for rental accommodation.  

The fund was delivered through referrals from a network of eligible frontline services across England and Wales, including organisations, helplines, and caseworkers with a specialist understanding of domestic abuse.  

The Flexible Fund for 2024-25 has now closed.  

Should you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us at emergencyfund@womensaid.org.uk