Company Research Report: Your Sanctuary

Company Overview

• Name: Your Sanctuary

• Mission of the Company: Working to create lives without fear, Your Sanctuary aims to empower and support survivors of Domestic Abuse, offering sanctuary and confidential services to those affected.

• Headquarters: Based in Surrey, United Kingdom

• Known For: Your Sanctuary is a charity known for supporting survivors of Domestic Abuse through various services, including helplines, outreach programs, and safe accommodation.

• Key People in the Company:

• Dr. Susan Rose, Chair, Board of Trustees

• Sharon Benning-Prince, Trustee

• David Williams, Trustee

• Abby Price, Trustee

• Vicky Morris, Trustee

• Catherine Earle, Trustee

• Gabbie Johnson, Trustee

• Sandrea Morgan, Trustee

• No information is available:

• When the company was founded and by whom

• Number of employees

• Revenue of the company

Products and Services

Key Services Offered

1. Helpline

• Description: Provides support, information, and signposting for individuals affected by Domestic Abuse.

• Key Features:

• Operates from 9am to 9pm, Monday to Friday.

• Offers confidential listening support and advice for survivors, friends, family members, and professionals.

2. Men's Outreach

• Description: Community Outreach Service for men experiencing Domestic Abuse in Surrey.

• Key Features: Offers emotional support, practical advice, and safety planning.

3. Women's Outreach

• Description: Community Outreach Service for women in North-West Surrey.

• Key Features: Provides emotional support, practical help, and safety planning, in addition to group recovery programs.

4. Youth Service

• Description: Provides support for 13–18 year olds affected by Domestic Abuse.

• Key Features: Offers trauma-informed and child-led one-to-one support sessions.

5. LGBTQA+ Community Support

• Description: Empowers individuals from the LGBTQA+ community affected by Domestic Abuse.

• Key Features: Emotional and practical support, safety planning, and information dissemination.

6. Refuge Service

• Description: Safe houses in North-West Surrey for women and children fleeing Domestic Abuse.

• Key Features: Provides accommodation for 25-31 families, with emotional and practical support.

7. Children's Service

• Description: Therapeutic support for children aged 5-16 affected by Domestic Abuse.

• Key Features: One-to-one sessions and group recovery programs via professional referrals.

8. Online Chat

• Description: A platform providing confidential advice, information, and signposting.

• Key Features: Available during helpline hours, offering an alternative form of support.

Recent Developments

• Recent Initiatives:

• Your Sanctuary actively works with the Surrey Domestic Abuse Partnership (SDAP) to build a community intolerant of Domestic Abuse.

• Legislative Influence:

• Participates in campaigns to influence legislation such as the Domestic Abuse Bill in March 2020 and the introduction of new offences like non-fatal strangulation in June 2022.

• No information is available:

• Details of revenue, recent revenue growth, or any specific partnerships except collaboration with other local support services through SDAP.

• Specific product launches or new features added to services were not detailed.

Partnerships and Support

• Recognized supporters and partners include:

• Woking Borough Council, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

• The Office of Police and Crime Commissioners in Surrey

• Surrey County Council, BBC Children in Need, The Lloyds Bank Foundation, Community Foundation for Surrey

• Various foundations and organizations such as Soroptimist International, The Mother's Union, and Enterprise Holdings

This report provides a detailed overview of Your Sanctuary's mission, services, and developments. The focus remains firmly on providing support to Domestic Abuse survivors, with a broad range of services designed to meet varied needs.