How We Raise and Spend Our Money

At HERSANA, we’re committed to transparency and ensuring every pound entrusted to us makes a meaningful impact on the lives of Black femme gender-based violence survivors. Here’s how we raise funds and how we invest them in our vital work.

How We Raise Money

We rely on the generosity of our supporters and partners to fund our programs. Our income comes from a range of sources, ensuring we can continue to provide crucial support to those who need it most:

Individual Donation

Contributions from our compassionate community, including one-time gifts and recurring monthly donations.

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Grants and Foundations

Funding from charitable foundations and government grants that support our mission and projects

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Corporate Partnerships

Collaborations with businesses committed to making a social impact through sponsorships and donations

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Fundraising Events

Awareness and fundraising events that not only raise essential funds but also spread the word about our work

In-Kind Donation

Generous gifts of new clothing, bedding, home goods, and toys that are provided directly to survivor

Your support—whether through donations, fundraising, or spreading the word—helps us continue our work and provide vital services to survivors.

How We Spend Money

Our goal is to maximise the impact of every pound we receive, ensuring that survivors of gender-based violence receive the support and resources they need. Here’s how we allocate our funds:

Support Services (45%)

The majority of our funding goes directly into programs that support survivors, including our private boutique for clothing and essentials, emotional support, therapy resources, and community outreach.

Advocacy and Awareness (35%)

We work to raise awareness of gender-based violence, provide independent legal support directly to survivors, influence policy changes, and advocate for better resources and protections for survivors.

Operations and Infrastructure (10%)

This includes costs associated with running our facilities, maintaining our online services, and ensuring our staff and volunteers can operate effectively.

Fundraising and Marketing (10%)

We invest in fundraising activities and campaigns to ensure we can continue to grow our community of supporters and sustain our work over the long term.

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Our Commitment to Accountability

We understand the importance of trust, and we are dedicated to being transparent about how we use your contributions. Our financial reports are audited annually, and we publish detailed information about our spending. We invite you to explore our Annual Reports to see the impact of your generosity.

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Hear from Manuela…

“I’m glad to know there’s somebody who understands what it means to have your everything stripped from you. My desire to help others is because I never heard anything on the radio or saw anything on TV that would have helped my situation at that time. There's uncountable victims in the grave at the hands of their abusers and can't speak out. This place was like a saving grace for me. She immediately understood me. It felt safe.”

Thank You for Supporting HERSANA

Your trust and generosity make a real difference in the lives of survivors. Together, we are creating a safer, more compassionate world. If you have questions about how we use our funds or want to get involved, please contact us at finance@hersana.org.

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Every single person who is part of our incredible team plays a vital role in helping us deliver our mission: to create safe spaces for Black femmes affected by or at risk of gender-based violence and abuse.

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