What we do

We provide safe refuge accommodation, support and advice for single/lone Black and Minoritised women and girls. Our service is specifically for women and girls 16 years old and over, who are fleeing any form of domestic violence and abuse.

Anah Project provides a confidential, non-judgemental and culturally sensitive service. We provide holistic support in a safe environment, this includes practical and emotional support catered to a woman’s individual needs.

Anah Project provides multilingual support for women experiencing any form of domestic abuse.

We understand the damaging effects of domestic abuse, which can leave women with little or no financial or personal freedom.

Our work focuses on educating women about their human rights while helping to rebuild confidence, self-esteem, and a sense of independence. Support is shaped around each woman’s individual needs, recognising that no two experiences are the same.

Through this approach, we offer clear information and practical help across key areas of life, including:

benefits
housing
healthcare
counselling
immigration
divorce
employment
education

Refuge

Our refuge is a safe house where women are supported and secure, can explore their feelings and discuss their future plans. Support staff are on site to help women with their recovery.

The refuge features:

three bathrooms
a large lounge
a large kitchen divided into halal and non-halal sections
a utility room with a washing machine, a dryer and ironing facilities.

You can view photos and a video of our refuge here

My keyworker helped me to build my confidence and now I’m a full-time student studying my A-levels

We offer help, advice and support as soon as you contact us. We accept self-referrals as well as referrals from agencies. Some women contact us just to seek advice and support over the phone. Those needing a bed at the refuge are either given a space, or if no space is available, are referred to alternative suitable support services.

Each woman is assigned a support worker, who will support her from crisis point through to recovery and moving on. Women also receive personalised support after they have left the refuge. We do this in-house and through our trusted external training providers.

Training, education and employment

Once a woman feels settled and ready to consider education or training, we offer many refuge-based training activities as part of the personalised support and recovery program.

Each woman has her own individual journey, from accessing ESOL classes to improve her English to building on previous education to enter into employment.

Our in-house training sessions support women into training and education outside of the refuge. This is especially important for those returning after a long time away from education, who have been prevented from accessing education in the past or who have no previous qualifications or training.
Many women go on to access external accredited courses, thanks to our excellent relationships with local training providers, community centres, schools and colleges.

Our in-house training covers topics such as:

embracing equality and diversity
moving on
building confidence and self-esteem
crime prevention
online safety
self-development & exercise
healthy relationships
mental wellbeing
self-esteem
life skills

Health and wellbeing

At Anah Project, looking after health and wellbeing is central to everything we do. Alongside emotional support through counselling and one-to-one sessions, women are encouraged to nurture their wellbeing through physical activities such as Zumba and walking.

Support is inclusive and accessible to women of all abilities, with opportunities to try new activities at a comfortable pace. Social activities and events also play an important role, helping to reduce isolation, loneliness, and feelings of depression.

By focusing on individual needs, we help women transform negative experiences into positive outcomes, empowering them to rebuild their lives with confidence and renewed strength.

Keep up to date with all of our work by signing up to our newsletter.