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
Read our Annual Report here
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.
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