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.
Vision, Mission and Values
Find out what our vision, mission and values are here
Our ethos
We are a feminist organisation, find out what that means to the services we provide.
Our leadership team
Find out about our Leadership Team here.
Our history
Find out more about the history of Staying Put, and how we’ve become the charity we are today.
Our partnerships
Find out how we support anyone experiencing domestic abuse through our partnerships
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Vision, mission and values
Vision
Our vision is to live in a world free from abuse and violence, to be the change and inspire others to follow our example.
Mission
Our aim is to lead the way in quality service provision to victims of abuse and violence, to remove the barriers that prevent people from speaking out and seeking help. We listen to the voices of survivors, believe in them and act to protect them.
Values
Inclusivity
We respect people, value diversity and are committed to equality. We are guided by treating everyone with fairness, respect and the dignity they deserve.
Integrity
We are open, honest and committed to doing what is best for all those involved in our service. We treat everyone with empathy, understanding and compassion.
Passion
We are dedicated in heart and mind to working with people to overcome challenges, find solutions and achieve goals.
Driven
We will never forget where we came from but we acknowledge the need to evolve. We continuously develop in order to deliver a service that can face the challenge of an ever-changing world.
Our ethos
At Staying Put, we proudly adopt a feminist approach to our work. We acknowledge that women and girls face discrimination due to their gender, and we reject the ideology that women are worth less than men.
Our leadership is, and will always be, predominantly women-led. Our work is structured to empower women who have faced abuse and violence, predominantly at the hands of men, to help them thrive, and achieve their full potential.
Domestic abuse and sexual violence can affect any gender, but it disproportionately effects women and girls. In the latest statistics by the ONS, 1.7 million women experienced domestic abuse in the year ending March 2021, compared with 699,000 men. Domestic abuse is a gendered issue.
Feminism helps everyone. A more equal society, with a balance of power, will ensure that everyone’s needs are addressed, and everyone can live a life free from oppression.
We practice intersectional feminism. Intersectionality is the concept that all oppression is linked. We recognise how other forms of oppression due to class, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability, can overlap with and exacerbate gender discrimination.
Everyone has their own individual experiences of discrimination and oppression, and we understand that the most marginalised voices are the ones who are often silenced.
Leave the abuse, not your home
Our history
2001
A successful bid of £445,000 was accepted by the Home Office Crime Reduction Programme to fund the pilot Staying Put project until March 2002.
This initially provided a district-wide helpline and direct support work to women experiencing domestic abuse who wished to remain in their own homes.
2008
We extend our service to male victims via our IDVA service.
2017
Staying Put became a parent charity to Domestic Violence Services.
2017 – 2021
Collaborative working in South Yorkshire with IDAS and Remedi.
2019
Staying Put became part of the Bradford Survive & Thrive Consortium together with WomenCentre & Family Action, with a One Front Door free helpline.
2019 – 2021
Affordable Legal Services @ Staying Put across West Yorkshire.
2020
After three successful years, in October 2020 the boards of DVS and Staying Put agreed to merge.
2021
Solace Housing Assocation is established.
2022
We began a focus on Early Intervention and Prevention
2023
We updated our values to align with Solace Housing
2024
Staying Put secures their Survive and Thrive retender.
They enter into a partnership with Mind in Bradford District and Craven to create the Hope and Light partnership.
In March this this they win the Pathfinder contract to be rolled out from June 2025.
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Call for help now
0808 2800 999
Open Monday - Friday 9.30am - 4.30pm (Closed for half an hour at lunch at 1pm)
Our One Front Door helpline is completely free and confidential, and the call will not show up on itemised bills.
Leave the abuse, not your home
"The day I rang for help [was] the day I realised it was time for me to leave...The day I was accepted [to refuge] I had my full life in four bin bags and some toys I managed to grab." Kayleigh.
Latest news, blogs and jobs
Staying Put awarded £20,000 from the National Lottery Community Fund
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