We’re thrilled to announce that Safety Net has been awarded £70,000 in funding from Global’s Make Some Noise campaign.

Our work would not be possible without the funding and grants received from organisations such as the Leathersellers Foundation and Masonic Charitable Foundation.

Our trauma-informed practitioners recommend journaling as a tool to process difficult thoughts and feelings. Writing things down can lift overwhelming emotions from your mind and place them somewhere safe, where you can begin to make sense of them.

New year goals don’t have to be about erasing who you were or becoming someone entirely new. They can be an opportunity to accept your whole self and move forward with kindness. 

The festive season is in full swing, but it's not always the picture-perfect Christmas we see online. For survivors of abuse, Christmas can be a very difficult time.

Safety Net received £20,000 this October from the National Lottery Community Fund under the Awards for All funding programme. This grant will help fund our Tier 4 services so we can provide volunteer support for those ready to get back into the community.

There are many misconceptions about domestic abuse and the forms it takes. Women’s Aid defines domestic abuse as an ongoing pattern of controlling, coercive, threatening, degrading, and violent behaviour, including sexual violence, often by a partner or ex-partner.

Unhealthy relationships come in many forms, whether it’s jealousy, frequent arguments, cheating or lack of respect. These behaviours can be signs of a toxic relationship, or they could be domestic abuse. 

At Safety Net, we stand in unwavering support of all victims and survivors in our communities, especially those in marginalised groups across Cumbria.

Safety Net receives One Small Thing’s Working with Trauma Quality Mark at the Silver Level: Trauma Informed.

Samira, a refugee from the Middle East, was referred to our charity by a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner from NHS North Cumbria Talking Therapies. She had endured years of an abusive marriage in her home country, leaving her grappling with severe anxiety and depression. Her journey towards recovery began with face-to-face trauma-informed support sessions.

Read our new Impact Report for 2023 - 2024, in which we explain the impact of our work and the difference we are making to people’s lives.

Do you regularly work with people who have been affected by abuse in Cumbria? Do you wish to enhance your trauma informed skills and become more resilient in your practice? If so we invite you to our one day training course with sexual trauma expert Zoe Lodrick, taking place on 5th June 2024.

This International Women’s Day, we’re working with Age UK Carlisle and Eden to encourage women aged 65+ who are experiencing abuse to receive support.

Today (Thursday 2nd November) is Supporting Male Victims of Domestic Abuse Day. Around 20% of the people supported by Safety Net are men who have experienced various forms of domestic or sexual abuse. In support of this day, we’re sharing the story of our service user, Duncan.

Read our new Impact Report for 2022 - 2023, in which we explain the impact of our work and the difference we are making to people’s lives.

Safety Net is pleased to announce the launch of a new one-day training course, Essential online harm and cyber trauma training for professionals.

Safety Net and The Birchall Trust have received funding to provide therapeutic support to men and boys in Cumbria, who have been affected by sexual abuse and rape.

Have you experienced abuse in your life and are struggling to manage the symptoms of the resulting trauma? If you live in Cumbria and the abuse ended more than three months ago, our specialist team of Trauma Informed Practitioners can support you to cope with difficult feelings and stabilise your life, so your daily life becomes easier.

Have you ever thought about volunteering? If you are interested in making a difference to the lives of people affected by domestic and sexual abuse, Safety Net has a wide range of volunteering opportunities - and one of them might be perfect for you.