Advance

Advance is an innovative charity that supports women and girls to lead safe and equal lives. We know from our 25 years of experience what works to help women and girls rebuild their lives and prevent further trauma.

We walk alongside and advocate for women and girls who have experienced trauma because of domestic abuse and/or the criminal justice system. We do this by providing practical and emotional support, wherever and whenever a woman or girl wants it – putting them at the centre of their own journey to recovery. Women often face multiple challenges when rebuilding their lives, such as with their housing, mental health and personal safety.

We run services across London and the south of England in safe, women-only spaces like our Women’s Centres. We also work collaboratively in key locations, such as police stations and hospitals, so that women and girls can get help at the earliest opportunity. We work closely with a variety of partners offering different kinds of specialist support, including for Black and minoritised women and those from LGBTQIA+ communities.