Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership  

If you are experiencing domestic abuse in Wandsworth and Richmond, Refuge’s Advocacy service can support you and your children to keep safe.

Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership

If you are experiencing domestic abuse in Wandsworth and Richmond, Refuge’s Advocacy service can support you and your children to keep safe.

Three logos, from left to right: 'Richmond and Wandsworth Better Service Partnership' in white text on purple, 'Richmond Borough of Richmond Upon Thames' in blue text, and 'Wandsworth' with borough outline in black.

Our local service offers:

  • Independent Domestic Abuse advocacy and outreach support to anyone of any gender, experiencing domestic abuse.
  • Drop-in services, held at confidential locations across Wandsworth and Richmond.
  • One Stop Shop, a weekly drop-in service for domestic abuse survivors to access discrete non-judgemental support, free advice and information from agencies that are all under one roof
  • A Survivors’ Forum, a safe space where survivors can connect, share experiences and contribute to shaping local services and improve the support available to all those subjected to domestic abuse

 

Our services support:

  • Women aged 16 and over
  • Men aged 16 and over
  • Trans men and trans women
  • Those who are questioning their gender identity

 

What is domestic abuse?

Domestic abuse is an incident or a pattern of behaviour that is used by someone to control or obtain power over their partner, ex-partner or family member. It is never the fault of the person who is experiencing it, and it is a crime.

 

Need help in Wandsworth and Richmond?

Call Refuge’s Advocacy service on 0203 879 3544 ( (Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm) to speak to one of our Independent Domestic Abuse Advocates

If the line is busy or for out of hours calls, a voicemail operates on this number.

If you leave a message, please do let us know your name, number and a safe time to call and we will get back to you.

If you have any questions or queries, email us.

In an emergency, always call 999