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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 us at (info@swaca.com).

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What we do

One-to-one support for adults

Individual emotional and practical support and advice via a dedicated caseworker.

One-to-one support for children and young people

Individual emotional and practical support and advice via a dedicated specialist caseworker.

Group support for adults

SWACA’s own seven-week programme, The Mirror Project, helps to improve confidence and self-esteem with peer support.

Group support for children and young people

The Together Programme promotes positive self-perception, healthy relationships and emotional wellbeing in a small group setting.

Counselling and therapy

Counselling and psychotherapy sessions build emotional resilience and help to create a better future.

Legal support and advice

We partner with local solicitors to provide legal support and advice to those in need.

Financial support

Support in becoming financially independent and a helping hand for those in need.

Help us do more

With your help we can continue to reach more adults, young people and children escaping domestic abuse.

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