About Us

Safe in Sussex works to eliminate domestic abuse across West Sussex and beyond through the provision of practical and emotional support, information and advice, and by raising awareness of domestic abuse and its prevalence across society.

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Our Mission

We work to prevent domestic abuse and empower those affected by it through confidential, practical support and campaigning for change, providing:

  • Refuge accommodation
  • Recovery groups
  • One-to-one advocacy
  • Training for professionals and community workers
  • Educational programmes on healthy relationships

Our Values

  • Equality – We are a feminist, non-discriminatory and non-judgemental organisation that welcomes and values the diversity of each individual’s lived experiences.
  • Empowerment – Our services users are at the heart of all we do. We support our service users to reach their full potential and engage them in informing and directing our services.
  • Excellence – In all we do and how we do it. This includes collaboration with others for maximum impact, learning and innovating to constantly improve our service delivery and planning.
  • Integrity – Integrity involves ensuring honesty, reliability, trustworthiness and being respectful of privacy and confidentiality in all activities by Safe in Sussex staff, volunteers and trustees.

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We help over 1,000 people a year and provide ongoing support to over 600. In the last year we have also reached around 800 people through our training sessions, and community awareness raising events and talks.

For more information about the work of our charity, the difference we make and the amazing contribution our local communities make to our service

Our Impact Report

Our Annual Report

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