Supporting people
with lived experience of domestic abuse for
a brighter future
Compassion Heals
The Lampstand Group is a registered charity and exists to provide safe, stable housing and specialist support for people with lived experience of domestic abuse in Hull and the East Riding. Many women fleeing abuse are at risk of homelessness due to a severe shortage of refuge spaces. Nationally, statistics from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that between April 2022 and March 2023, over 60% of women seeking refuge were turned away due to capacity issues.
Locally, the East Riding & Humber Domestic Abuse Partnership Strategy (2021-2024) identified 24,690 adults and 18,468 children as victims of domestic abuse, with insufficient specialist accommodation available to meet demand. Survivors also face significant barriers, including financial instability, social isolation, and long term psychological trauma.
Jennifer Hebert sounds the alarm in this powerful video about how domestic abuse takes away the victim's ability to move forward. It's time for action; let's stop domestic violence for good. Maybe this is the clarion call you have been waiting for? Maybe you were born for such a time as this.
What We Do
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Support
We will aim to promote the wellbeing of women who have experienced or are experiencing domestic violence and abuse, by such means as are charitable.
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Protect
To relieve the distress and suffering of women in Hull and the East Riding, in such ways as shall relieve their need through charitable support and by providing temporary housing.
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Enrich
We will strive to enrich the lives of women, provide a refuge for those fleeing domestic abuse, and help them to build a brighter future. We support them every step of the way.
Useful Articles
16,930 women returned back to the person who is abusive because they had nowhere else to go.
— National Stats
Useful Videos
Book a Speaker
Jennifer and the team are accomplished speakers and are available to come and speak at your event, service or conference. Please do get in touch and let us know when and where you would like us to come and speak.