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Together, we can break the cycle of abuse

Friends of SADA raises funds and awareness so SADA can continue providing specialist domestic abuse support across Hertfordshire.

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Helping people feel safer, supported and heard

Domestic abuse can affect anyone, and support looks different for every person who reaches out. Friends of SADA (FoSADA) exists to help sustain the services, spaces and community support that allow SADA (Survivors Against Domestic Abuse) to continue helping people across Hertfordshire.

The SADA service supports those that have experienced (or are experiencing) domestic abuse. We work with statutory, voluntary and any other organisations to relieve the distress suffered by survivors and work with statutory agencies to prevent abuse.

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28 safe spaces

Safe spaces

40+ partners

Partners

How can you help?

There are many ways to support Friends of SADA, and every one helps sustain specialist domestic abuse support across Hertfordshire.

  • Donate

    Help fund practical support, safe space essentials and the ongoing work of SADA,

  • Volunteer

    Give your time, skills or support at events, fundraising activities or community projects.

  • Fundraise

    Bring people together through coffee mornings, challenges, events or your own fundraising idea.

  • Partner with us

    Support FoSADA through your business, organisation or charity of the year partnership.

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Where your donation goes

Donations to FoSADA help fund the practical items and everyday essentials that can make a real difference when someone is rebuilding safety.

From personal security items to support for people moving into a Safe Space with very little, each gift helps ease immediate pressure and gives survivors more stability, dignity and peace of mind while they receive specialist support.

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£5 provides a personal alarm for a survivor

Provides a personal alarm for a survivor.

£35 funds a video doorbell to help someone feel safer at home

Funds a video doorbell to help someone feel safer at home.

£170 provides food, toiletries, clothes and household essentials for someone moving into a safe space

Provides food, toiletries, clothes and household essentials for someone moving into a Safe Space.

Stories from survivors

“Thank you very much for all your help and support and for listening to me and believing me when so many didn’t. Thank you for not giving up on my case till the very end. I am very grateful. Good people like you will have beautiful blessings continuously come your way.”

“They are always honest and listened to me, you come in to SADA as a client but you end up feeling like you made friends, as they have been there every step of the way.”

“When SADA offered to support me I think this is the first time anyone had offered to listen to me or understand me. It gave me the chance to fully understand abuse, my experiences, and gave me my life back.”

“It was amazing how easy it was to get hold of my support worker, she was able to provide me a large amount of information, and was such a vital part of me getting me out of the area and into a place of safety.”

“I suffer with anxiety and OCD and SADA let me know that I could always ring them whenever I needed them. SADA gave me video doorbell and this was so helpful and helped me to feel safe.”

“Thank you for all your help, I honestly wouldn’t have found the strength inside me without your guidance and advice within my situation.”

“May your kindness and generosity return to you a hundredfold. You are such a blessing to many people including myself. Thank you so much and may you continue your good works every single day.”

“SADA were there for me when I needed it the most.”

“I am really grateful for your support. I will contact you in the future if required. Thanks for the help you rendered to me and my children.”

Supported by local partners and people like you

FoSADA works alongside businesses, community organisations and local partners who help sustain support for people affected by domestic abuse.

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Need support or guidance?

If you or someone you know has been affected by domestic abuse, support is available. Whether you need immediate guidance, want to understand your options or simply need someone to talk to, SADA can help you take the next step safely and confidentially