The The Lioness Pride CIC runs The Lioness Circle, a specialist 'by & for' support service, that inform and empower women and girls' survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence, particularly those born of the African and Caribbean heritage. We also organise social and awareness events and deliver training. Our services have been expanded to include IDVA case management. The company has continued to deliver its work during this financial year despite operating with very limited resources and no core funding. The majority of income was raised through contractual and partnership work for external organisations, including the Nuffield Foundation, SafeLives, and Safer Spaces Now. This work included speaking engagements, delivery of domestic abuse training to legal professionals, and supervisory safeguarding roles at festivals and carnivals across the UK. Funds generated were reinvested into activities that directly benefit the community, including: Hardship funds for women survivors in urgent need. Workshops for survivors focused on understanding domestic abuse, its impact on them and their children, and rebuilding life after abuse. Referral pathways, with survivors coming to us directly and via mainstream organisations such as Bromley & Croydon Women’s Aid, the Metropolitan Police, and Croydon Sexual Health NHS. One-to-one casework support, particularly for high-risk survivors, including crisis intervention, escape planning, mentoring, and advocacy through the justice system and statutory agencies such as Children’s Services. Our operations have been run by volunteers, with no paid staff. To strengthen our capacity, leadership and volunteers have previously engaged in professional development. This includes subsidised Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) training delivered through SafeLives, as well as Domestic Homicide Review training and updates on new legislation (e.g. Domestic Abuse Protection Orders). Our activities continue to provide a lifeline for survivors of domestic abuse, offering both practical support and pathways towards safety, healing, recovery and independence.

Lioness Pride CIC places survivor voices at the heart of its work. We consult and engage through: The Lioness Circle – survivor-led peer group shaping services and priorities. Feedback from one-to-one casework, highlighting gaps in statutory support. Community partners and referrers (e.g. Bromley & Croydon Women’s Aid, Metropolitan Police, Croydon Sexual Health NHS). Collaborations with national organisations (SafeLives, Nuffield Foundation, Safer Spaces Now) ensuring community needs inform policy and training. Awareness and social events, opening dialogue with the wider community. Volunteer training and development (e.g. IDVA, Domestic Homicide Review) guided by survivor consultation. This approach keeps our work responsive, accountable, and relevant to the communities we serve.

No remuneration was received

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