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.
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...
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...
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....