Our Story
Founded as the UK's first national female-led 'by-and-for' organisation supporting Sikh Panjabi women, we have grown from a grassroots response to community need into a nationally recognised specialist service.
Our Gender, Power & Abuse Report 2024, based on research with 675 women, revealed the scale of the crisis: 61.48% have experienced domestic abuse, yet 58.13% never report it. We discovered that 63.66% identify mothers-in-law as secondary perpetrators, and 16% of our casework involves faith and spiritual abuse. These findings drive our urgent expansion.
Our Vision
A world where all Sikh Panjabi women and girls live free from violence, abuse, and oppression, with their rights respected and voices heard.
Our Mission
To provide culturally-specific, trauma-informed support to Sikh Panjabi women experiencing domestic abuse, sexual violence and harmful practices, while challenging the systems and structures that perpetuate violence.
Our Services
Helpline: Confidential support in Panjabi and English
Specialist Casework: Intensive support for complex cases including HBV and forced marriage
Therapeutic Support: Culturally-adapted counselling and group therapy
Legal Advocacy: Signposting and support through family, immigration, and criminal proceedings
Professional Training: Building cultural competence in mainstream services
Our Impact
• 500+ women supported annually through helpline and direct services
• 100+ high-risk cases managed through multi-agency partnerships
• 15+ forced marriages prevented through protection orders
• 500+ professionals trained in cultural competence
• Policy influence through parliamentary briefings and consultations
Our Values
Survivor-Centred: Women's safety, autonomy, and healing at the heart of everything
Culturally Rooted: Deep understanding of faith, family, and community dynamics
Courageously Honest: Speaking truth about harmful practices without compromise
Collectively Powerful: Building movements for lasting change
Professionally Excellent: High standards in all aspects of our work