The WISH fund launched to tackle rise in domestic abuse as a result of Covid-19

The social impact investment fund that aims to help out those who have suffered from it

While the Covid-19 pandemic did not cause domestic abuse, it created a situation where those on the receiving end of this abuse had potentially no escape, very often locked into dangerous and frightening situations.

Domestic abuse is a gendered crime which is deeply rooted in the societal inequality between men and women.  It is a form of gender-based violence with women more likely than men to experience its different types of abuse. In 2019 1.6 million women in the UK experienced domestic abuse and were referred to specialist domestic abuse refuges.  However, 64% - that is over one million women - were turned away due to a severe lack of refuge spaces.  Leaving these women with two options; either to remain in the home with their abuser or become homeless. Time to take real action this Diversit...