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Domestic abuse is everywhere — including closer to home than many realise.
Domestic abuse is not a distant issue. It affects people in every community across Merseyside and the wider UK. The scale of harm is profound — and the need for awareness, action and support has never been greater.
The Reality in the UK & Merseyside
- An estimated 3.8 million people aged 16+ experienced domestic abuse in England and Wales in the year to March 2025. [ons.gov.uk]
- 1 in 4 women will experience domestic abuse in their lifetime. [mdvs.org]
- In Merseyside alone, over 117,000 people experience domestic abuse each year. [merseysidepcc.info]
- 27,850 domestic abuse-related crimes were recorded by Merseyside Police in just one year (2023–24). [sthelensstar.co.uk]
- In the year ending March 2024, 108 people were killed in domestic homicides across England and Wales. [ncdv.org.uk]
These figures are not abstract. Statistically, someone you know — a colleague, neighbour, friend or family member — is likely to be experiencing domestic abuse, often in silence.
And the most devastating truth…
Every year, over 100 people in the UK lose their lives because of domestic abuse — 108 domestic homicides were recorded in the most recent reporting year alone.
This is a preventable tragedy. Domestic abuse is not something society can afford to ignore.
- Payroll giving – employees can donate directly from their gross pay before any deductions, giving immediate tax relief on donations
- Fundraising – bake sales, physical challenges, team building, quizzes
- Communications – raise awareness of SWACA through email signature tags and marketing materials
- Charity of the year – nominate SWACA as your charity of the year
- Volunteering – we can offer a variety of volunteering opportunities for your employees to donate their time to
Why become a corporate partner?
- Align with a charity that has strong ethical values and a commitment to improving the lives of those impacted by domestic abuse
- Highlight your corporate social responsibility to your clients/customers
- Boost morale and help employees feel more connected to their community
- Strengthen and promote a positive brand image
- Stand out from your competitors
- Be a company that cares
What are the benefits?
- Promotion of our partnership through SWACA’s social media platforms
- Acknowledgment and website link to your company on SWACA’s website
- Corporate partner certificate
- Use of SWACA’s logo
- Complimentary and/or discounted tickets to fundraising events
- Support with fundraising or volunteering ideas
Interested?
Want to learn how your organisation can become a SWACA corporate partner? Contact our Project Officer, Paul White via email (help@swaca.com).
