Family Law Charities

Karma Nirvana is a pioneering UK charity supporting victims of forced marriage and so-called “honour”-based abuse. Founded by survivor Jasvinder Sanghera in 1993, the organisation’s name symbolises the goal of…

Founded over 150 years ago, Family Action is one of England’s oldest charities focused on supporting vulnerable families through financial hardship, mental-health challenges, and relationship breakdowns. Their approach is…

Imkaan is a UK-based umbrella organisation dedicated to addressing violence against Black and minoritised women and girls. Rather than providing front-line refuge itself, Imkaan supports and strengthens a network…

Ashiana Sheffield offers safe refuge and comprehensive advocacy for Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, and Refugee (BAMER) women fleeing domestic or sexual abuse. Based in…

AVA (Against Violence & Abuse) is a national charity dedicated to ending gender-based violence through policy work, training, and innovative projects. Unlike some organisations that focus purely on direct…

IKWRO supports Middle Eastern, North African, and Afghan women and girls, particularly those facing domestic violence, forced marriage, so-called “honour-based” violence, or female genital mutilation (FGM). Founded to serve…

LAWRS (Latin American Women’s Rights Service) provides culturally and linguistically tailored support to Latin American women living in the UK, many of whom face language barriers, uncertain immigration status,…

Based in Bermondsey, South London, Bede House has served the community since 1938, offering diverse programmes that include youth work, learning disabilities support, and crucially, domestic-violence advocacy. Though smaller…

Though we covered Men’s Advice Line (run by Respect), ManKind Initiative is another prominent UK charity supporting male victims of domestic abuse – partnered or ex-partner contexts. Founded in…

LawWorks is a charity committed to improving access to justice by promoting and facilitating pro bono legal work across England and Wales. Although its remit covers many areas, employment…