Grant to The Emily Davison Centre (360G-CFLM-A787666)
Funding Organisation
£7,000
Recipient Organisation
To offer therapeutic support for women who have experienced childhood sexual abuse.
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Grant Details
| Award Date | 2026-03-16T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Last Modified | 2026-04-15T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Planned Dates: End Date | 2026-08-17T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Planned Dates: Duration (months) | 5 |
| Planned Dates: Start Date | 2026-03-16T00:00:00+00:00 |
| Primary issue | Sexual abuse |
| Amount Awarded | 7000 |
| Grant Programme: Code | Round 1 25 - 26 |
| Grant Programme: Title | Lancashire Womens Fund |
| Impact Category | Advance people's physical and mental health, wellbeing and safety |
| Amount Applied For | 7000 |
| Primary age group | Adults (26 – 65) |
| Primary ethnicity | All Ethnicities |
| Primary beneficiary | women |
| Beneficiary Location: Name | Hyndburn 006G |
| Beneficiary Location: Geographic Code | E01025084 |
| Beneficiary Location: Country Code | GB |
| Beneficiary Location: Geographic Code Type | LSOA |
| Recipient Org: Web Address | https://emilydavisoncentre.com/ |
| Recipient Org: Description | The Emily Davison Centre is a specialist, charity-led hub based in Accrington, Lancashire, dedicated to preventing and addressing violence, abuse, and exploitation. With a particular focus on women and girls—while remaining inclusive of all people affected by abuse—the Centre provides a lifeline to those facing unimaginable adversity, helping them to reclaim safety and hope. Named after suffragette Emily Wilding Davison, the Centre embodies her principle of “deeds not words” by providing practical, action-focused support for individuals, families, and communities. Every service is rooted in compassion, empowerment, and a belief in survivors’ potential to heal and thrive. Recognised as the UK’s first Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG) hub, the Centre brings multiple specialist services together in one safe, accessible location. This innovative model means survivors can access the right help at the right time, without facing the barriers of fragmented systems. Purpose and Aims The Emily Davison Centre aims to: Prevent domestic and sexual violence and abuse Provide early intervention and crisis support Support recovery and long‑term independence for survivors Reduce harm caused by fragmented systems by offering joined‑up services Address inequality and barriers faced by marginalised communities our charitable object is to prevent domestic violence and provide relief and support to people who have suffered, or are at risk of suffering, violence from known perpetrators. The Hub Model: Why It Matters Survivors of abuse are often required to navigate multiple agencies, repeat their experiences and manage complex systems at a time of crisis. The Emily Davison Centre addresses this by operating as a one‑stop hub, co‑locating specialist organisations and practitioners. This approach: Reduces re‑traumatisation Improves access to support Enables coordinated safety planning Delivers better outcomes through collaboration Core Areas of Work Domestic Abuse Support The Centre provides practical and emotional support to individuals experiencing domestic abuse, including: One‑to‑one advocacy and casework Safety planning and risk management Support with housing, legal options and access to refuge Ongoing emotional support Sexual Violence, Stalking and Harassment Specialist services support survivors of sexual violence, stalking and harassment through: Trauma‑informed advocacy Emotional support and guidance Help navigating criminal justice and safeguarding processes Counselling and Therapeutic Support The Centre offers trauma‑informed therapeutic services to support recovery, including: Person‑centred counselling Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Long‑term emotional recovery support Children and Young People Children and young people affected by domestic abuse receive dedicated support through: One‑to‑one sessions Group work and therapeutic activities Healthy relationships education School‑based prevention programmes Holistic and Inclusive Services The Centre works from an intersectional perspective, recognising that experiences of abuse are shaped by factors such as race, disability, sexuality, gender identity and socio‑economic status. Specialist provision includes: LGBTQIA+ inclusive services Support for Black, Asian and minoritised communities Accessible, culturally competent support Skills, Recovery and Independence To support longer‑term independence, the Centre delivers recovery‑focused programmes that: Build confidence and resilience Support access to education, training and employment Help survivors rebuild their lives beyond crisis County‑Wide Helpline and Outreach The Centre hosts and delivers county‑wide helpline services, offering advice, signposting and immediate support to people experiencing abuse across Lancashire. Practical Support Alongside emotional and safety support, the Centre provides practical assistance, including: Food and essential items Crisis support to reduce immediate hardship Collaboration, Learning and Wider Impact The Emily Davison Centre acts as both a frontline service and a sector resource. It: Hosts multiple specialist organisations under one roof Facilitates partnership working across statutory and voluntary sectors Delivers training, learning and best‑practice development Provides meeting and conference facilities, with income reinvested into frontline services Impact and Value for Funders Funding the Emily Davison Centre enables: Early intervention that prevents escalation of harm Reduced demand on crisis and statutory services Improved safety, wellbeing and long‑term outcomes for survivors and children Sustainable, collaborative service delivery Innovation in the national response to violence against women and girls Conclusion The multi-award-winning Emily Davison Centre is more than a building—it is a coordinated, survivor-centred system of support. By uniting specialist expertise, inclusive practice, and partnership working, the Centre creates meaningful, lasting change for individuals, families, and communities affected by violence and abuse. Survivors are met with hope, dignity, and belief in their capacity to rebuild their lives. Investment in the Centre is an investment in safety, recovery, equality and long‑term social impact. |
| Recipient Org: Charity Number | 1163951 |