Trusts and Foundations

Trusts and foundations are pivotal in supporting HERSANA’s work with Black femme survivors of gender-based violence. Your generosity fuels life-changing services, research, and advocacy, ensuring survivors have access to culturally competent and effective support. We deeply value our partnerships with trusts and foundations, which enable us to drive meaningful change.

How Trusts and Foundations Make a Difference

Funding from trusts and foundations allows us to

Provide Culturally Specific Support Services

Your support helps sustain our specialist support, where survivors can access survivor-centered resources

Advance Research and Advocacy

Grants enable us to conduct research that highlights the unique challenges faced by Black femme survivors and informs effective solutions. Our research drives policy change, educates communities, and raises awareness about gender-based violence.

Develop Holistic Healing Programmes

Funding allows us to expand our offerings to include wellness initiatives, peer support groups, and trauma-informed mental health services that promote holistic healing.

Our Current Priorities

We are seeking support from trusts and foundations for several key areas

Expanding Access to Safe Resources

Extending the reach of our outreach programmes and increasing access to crucial services like therapy, independent advocacy, and emergency and crisis support

Community-Led Prevention and Education

Developing and delivering education programmes that empower communities to prevent gender-based violence and support survivors.

Innovative Research Initiatives

Conducting groundbreaking research to better understand the needs and experiences of Black femme survivors, using this data to enhance our programmes and advocate for systemic change

Building Sustainable Infrastructure

Strengthening our organisation’s ability to provide long-term, effective support, including training for our trauma-informed staff and improving our digital platforms.

Why Partner with Us?

We offer flexible and meaningful opportunities for collaboration, including

Culturally Competent Services

We offer specialised support tailored to the unique experiences of Black femme survivors, addressing barriers often overlooked by mainstream services.

Evidence-Based Impact

Our research-backed approach ensures that our programs are effective and responsive to the needs of survivors. We share data and success stories to demonstrate the difference your support makes.

Transparency and Accountability

We provide comprehensive reports on how your funding is used, including detailed research findings and outcome measurements.

Collaborative and Engaged Partnerships

We work closely with our partners to align our projects with their philanthropic goals and ensure their impact is maximised. We also keep our partners engaged and informed through regular updates.

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Join Us in Transforming Lives Through Research and Support

If your trust or foundation is committed to supporting Black femme survivors of gender-based violence, we would love to explore a partnership. Our team can provide project proposals, research insights, and impact reports that showcase how your investment drives change.

Our Partners

Every trust and foundation we partner with—big or small—helps us uplift and support Black femme survivors of gender-based violence. We are deeply grateful for their generosity, as our work would not be possible without their commitment and compassion.

Social Enterprise Support Fund

We partnered with the Social Enterprise Support Fund during the COVID-19 pandemic. They provided funding to enable social enterprises to continue the provision of essential services to those most impacted by the pandemic, and to survive a financially devastating period of repeated national and local lockdowns.

The fund helped us develop our digital web-based safe-space to improve access for Black femmes that are survivors or at risk of gender-based violence to holistic professional support and useful resources.

Natwest Circle Fund

We’re extremely proud to be part of the Natwest Circle Fund. Since 2021, we have been providing fast, flexible and impactful grants of up to £500 to answer victims’ individual needs. The Circle Fund ensures survivors are supported in the right way, at the right time. For example, it has been used to provide secure locations and Ring doorbell systems. It has also provided essentials such as food and cots, winter shoes and bus fares. However, alongside emergency provisions, the fund is also focused on helping survivors rebuild their life and maintain a feeling of safety.

Contact Us

To learn more about partnering with HERSANA, please reach out to our Partnerships Team at partnerships@hersana.org. We would be honored to discuss how we can work together to create a world where survivors are empowered and supported.

Thank you for considering HERSANA. Your support makes groundbreaking research and transformative services possible, bringing hope and healing to survivors.

Volunteer With Us

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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How We Raise and Spend Our Money

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.

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Corporate Partnerships

By partnering with us, your business can make a significant impact on the lives of Black femme survivors of gender-based violence while aligning with a purpose-driven cause that resonates with employees, customers, and the broader community.

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