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Project Empowerment

Helping female victims with a child under 8, who have been affected by domestic abuse, either current or historic.

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About Project Empowerment

Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund and the Garfield Weston Foundation, Project Empowerment is a three-year project providing support for Mums with children under 8 years old who have experienced domestic abuse.

 

Post Covid, we have seen how the cost of living crisis has further impacted domestic abuse. We offer one-to-one support to risk assess and safety plan current situations, with ongoing practical and emotional support from an IDVA, Housing Support Worker and DA Mentors.

 

Our aim is to enable women to increase their self-esteem and self-confidence, improve life skills and future prospects. As well as one-to-one support we provide wellbeing sessions, the Phoenix Programme and facilitate the Folkestone One Stop Shop.

What We Offer

Phoenix Programme

Our next Phoenix programme will be at the end of September 2025. We will be taking on new referrals from Mid August.

Phoenix Referral Form

 

Folkestone One Stop Shop

Thursdays 12:30–14:30

Folkestone Family Hub, Dover Road, CT20 1QF

Information, free confidential advice and support available from different agencies.

Who Can Join

Project Empowerment is for female victims with a child under 8, who have been affected by domestic abuse, either current or historic.

 

  • One-to-one support to risk assess and safety plan current situations

  • Ongoing practical and emotional support from an IDVA, Housing Support Worker and DA Mentors

  • Wellbeing sessions and the Phoenix Programme

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Need Support?

If you or someone you know has been affected by domestic abuse, Project Empowerment is here to help. We offer confidential, compassionate support to help you rebuild your life.

Make a Referral
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