About us

We listen, we believe, we act

Staying Put is a domestic abuse and sexual violence charity working across Bradford and surrounding areas. We support adults and children who are survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence.

Find out about our vision, mission and values.

Our history

Find out more about the history of Staying Put, and how we’ve become the charity we are today.

Our ethos

We are a feminist organisation, find out what that means to the services we provide.

Bradford Survive and Thrive

Find out more about the partnership we are in with Family Action and WomenCentre, which helps us deliver our services.

Call for help now

0808 2800 999

Open Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 4:30pm (closed for half an hour lunch at 1pm)
Our One Front Door helpline is completely free and confidential, and the call will not show up on itemised bills.

Latest news, blogs and jobs

Family Court IDVA (WYPP) (Bradford, Kirklees & Calderdale)

Would you like to be part of an exciting West Yorkshire-wide pilot programme supporting individuals, families and children through the Family Court process? Are you ready to make a meaningful impact through supporting domestic abuse survivors, ensuring their voice is...

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Staying Put leads groundbreaking Family Court IDVA pilot

Staying Put leads groundbreaking Family Court IDVA pilot

We are delighted to announce that we will lead on the new Family Court Independent Domestic Violence Adviser (IDVA) delivery model of the West Yorkshire Pathfinder Partnership (WYPP). We will be working in collaboration with our exceptional West Yorkshire partners...

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Understanding coercive control

Understanding coercive control

When we think of domestic abuse, physical violence often comes to mind. However, abuse isn't always visible—it can be psychological, emotional, and deeply manipulative. This is where coercive control comes in, a form of abuse that became illegal in the UK in 2015....

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