Haven

Where to get advice and support when you're struggling to pay the bills

Summary of information, advice and support in the Sheffield area for anyone struggling to pay the bills. Read more
How being part of a community can reduce stress

April is stress awareness month. Here's how being part of a community of like-minded volunteers can help your mental health and wellbeing. Read more
Celebrating the work of Dr Jean Kidner on International Women's Day

To mark International Women's Day, we'd like to recognise and celebrate the work of Dr Jean Kidner whose doctoral research led to the development of CandYP, our main programme of support for children and young people. Read more
Five benefits of doing a charity challenge for Haven

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We exist to support children and young people affected by domestic abuse

Therapeutic Support for Children and Young People

1:1 support to help build the relationship between a child and their safe parent/carer after they have left the abusive relationship or bespoke programmes which adopt a whole family/whole system approach.

Group Support for Children and Young People

We offer a range of group support programmes for children and young people.

Training for professionals

Haven develops and delivers training and support for professionals and communities to help them understand the impact of domestic abuse on children and young people.

Our impact in 2020

2,869	children, young people and their families accessed our services.
25	volunteers supported our work, collectively giving 460 hours of their time.
106	therapeutic session were accessed by parents.

Make a donation

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£5

will pay for public transport for a child or young person to access a group programme.

£10

will buy a 1-1 mentor session for a child or young person who needs extra support.

£30 will provide a 1-1 therapeutic session with a specialist practitioner.

Other

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Volunteering with Haven

Admin Support Volunteer

Support the important work Haven does by volunteering to help with the administration and finance functions of the organisation. Read more
Trustee Board volunteer

Trustees are legally accountable for the operation of the charity, for its property, finances and the employment of any staff, wellbeing of volunteers and members of the public. Read more
CandYP support volunteer

Help to prepare resources, complete assessment forms and support session planning and delivery. Volunteers often go on to deliver sessions independently. Read more

Latest stories

Help create positive memories for children and young people in Sheffield this summer

Help make a difference to children and young people affected by domestic abuse by supporting Haven's summer fundraiser. Giving just £3.50 will buy a child an ice cream at the seaside. Read more
Where to get advice and support when you're struggling to pay the bills

Summary of information, advice and support in the Sheffield area for anyone struggling to pay the bills. Read more
How being part of a community can reduce stress

April is stress awareness month. Here's how being part of a community of like-minded volunteers can help your mental health and wellbeing. Read more
Celebrating the work of Dr Jean Kidner on International Women's Day

To mark International Women's Day, we'd like to recognise and celebrate the work of Dr Jean Kidner whose doctoral research led to the development of CandYP, our main programme of support for children and young people. Read more