A safe shelter made by The independents Brick campaign by brick It is now officially home to a family escape from domestic misconduct.
Objective-built safe houses were built Completed earlier this yearAnd now a survivor of misconduct has been handed over the keys of a new house – And a new beginning.
Extremely successful campaign, Launching in September 2024 was launched in partnership with the major domestic misconduct Charity Sharan, supported by readers, politicians, royalty and celebrities.
When the initial target of £ 300,000 reached just one month after the funding, Independent Our generous readers decided to build a second house with more than £ 585,619 in total.
The first living houses, who have to be anonymous due to security reasons, said: “As soon as I went in, it felt hot, safe and domestic. This is the first time I slept properly in months.
“Children are the most happy they have long.”
Especially new semi-separated houses built by homes are at a secret place to protect the remaining people.
They have two double-shaped bedrooms, open-plun kitchens and built-in wardrobe storage space, as well as a private drive with off-road parking and solar panels on the roof.
Homes also include several security facilities, including CCTV, a fireproof letter box and increased locking on windows and doors.
Geordie Greig, Editor-in-Chief IndependentSaid: “This is important because it helps the weakest people who are severely damaged by misuse of their life danger.
“It is permanent because we want to build a house that will be in the form of a sanctuary for generations that will be in the form of a sanctuary to keep these people safe, from the situations that are dangerous and life-threatening.”
After 10,946 bricks were placed, a women’s team of decorators added the finishing touch to the property to make it a true house for those who take refuge.
Every new family coming into the house will find a variety of items such as essential toilets and major items, which will be required for their first few days in the house. New toys and books will also be received to help children settled.
To help the house more welcome, the team has used bright, ventilated colors, “well, to help ignite freedom and the feeling of moving forward”.
During a family stay, asylum staff will provide emotional assistance and legal advice to women, and support women with security schemes, creating budget, finding a safe new house, dealing with loans, applying for welfare benefits, reaching health services and finding nurseries and schools.
As many remaining people in the house will see through it, the shelter will be maintained and a deep clean between each family.
Homes were funded The independents The BRIC BIC BRIC campaign, which was launched in September 2024 in response to the nationwide domestic misconduct crisis.
Thousands of women in the UK face danger in their homes, but a woman is distracted by shelter every two hours due to lack of place or capacity.
Queen, Sir ker stormer, Dame Helen Mirren, Dame Joana Lumle, Olivia callman, Victoria Darbyshire, Andy Oliver, David Morissy And Sir Patrick Stewart Was among those offering their support for the campaign.
Independent Heard testimony from a wide range of survivors, including Women who were beatenLost your job, friends And children, While other buses were very frightened to leave.
National Domestic misconduct helpline 0808 2000 provides support for women on 247, or you can go asylum Website. Is a dedicated Men’s advice line 0808 8010 327 at 327