MUTUAL AID FUNDS & RESOURCES
To materially support survivors/those with lived-experience of sexual violence, domestic violence & male violence
Safety is a right not a privilege. We are building DIY care and emergency community infrastructure, that looks to redistribute funds and support people where they are at.
Safety
Is
A RIGHT
We have been working to create more pots of money and resources for each other in our communities that actually offer immediate support and build collective autonomy.
We have seen both state services and charity organisations not show up in the way our community need. We have seen the very real struggle, exhaustion and danger people are in, trying to recover violence.
These projects will continue to change and shift based on what people using them most need. We understand how vital flexibility is in systems of care and crisis.
Material support
Emergency mini grant
Emergency mini grant of up to £40 (available on the day) for emergency travel to flee violence/harm/danger or for hostel bed stay. We can book travel for you if you can not access your bank.
Up to £30 Emergency travel (taxi/train/bus) to get to emergency support services (refuge/sexual assault centre/health care emergency/emergency housing appointment/home office interview etc.)
Up to £30 to get security items (cctv camera, locks, personal alarm etc.)
Who is it for
This is for survivors of sexual violence/domestic violence/male violence/sexual exploitation in the Bristol and surrounding areas.
Emergency food mini grant
Emergency food mini grants of £20 or £30 (available on the day) in the form of supermarket vouchers, takeaway vouchers or cash are available for those in need of emergency food.
Who is it for
This is specifically for survivors of sexual violence/domestic violence/male violence/state violence: who are in a crisis, in trauma/freeze or break down, are chronically ill, having a pain flare up or cant leave the house due to unsafety.
Access Support grant:
Mini Access Support Grants
To pay for someone to support with one-off emergency appointment support or support with urgent forms £20ph up to 4 hours (such as support to attend SARC, Abortion, PIP, Emergency Housing Appointment etc.)
Mini Emergency Childcare Support Grant: One-off emergency childcare payments for emergency appointments (SARC, DV housing Assessments, Court, Health care etc.)
Who is it for
For survivors of sexual assault/harassment/violence, male violence, domestic violence/abuse or sexual exploitation in the Bristol and surrounding area.