Financial Support Guide for Domestic Abuse Survivors
Comprehensive information about grants, benefits, and legal protection in the UK
⚠️ You Are Not Alone
This guide will help you find financial support to leave abuse safely and rebuild your life. All information is confidential and designed for your safety.
Emergency? Call 999 or National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (24/7, free)
Emergency Financial Grants
⚡ Currently Open: Until 26 February 2026
Flee Fund – Up to £500
- For survivors who lack financial means to leave their abuser or remain safely at home
- Covers: groceries, nappies, clothing, emergency accommodation costs
- One-off payment
- Available to anyone over 16 experiencing domestic abuse
- No means testing required
Future Fund – Up to £2,500
- Helps secure stable, independent future
- Common uses: rental deposit, white goods, furniture
- Prevents homelessness and pressure to return to abuser
- Can be accessed after receiving Flee Fund
How to Find Refuge:
0808 2000 247
National Domestic Abuse Helpline (24/7)
✓ Legal Right to Housing Help
Domestic abuse victims are in PRIORITY NEED. Your council has a legal duty to help you.
Contact your local council housing department and say: “I’m homeless due to domestic abuse”
Legal Protection & Funding
✓ Completely FREE Legal Service
National Centre for Domestic Violence (NCDV) provides free emergency injunctions, usually within 24 hours.
Types of Orders Available:
Non-Molestation Order
Stops the abuser from:
- Using or threatening violence
- Harassing, intimidating, or pestering you
- Contacting you
- Coming near your home, work, or children’s school
Occupation Order
Controls who can live in the home:
- Exclude abuser from home
- Restrict them from surrounding area
- Allow you to return home safely
How to Get FREE Injunction:
0800 970 2070
NCDV 24-hour helpline
✓ Automatic Eligibility for Domestic Abuse Victims
You DON’T need to pass means test if you have evidence of domestic abuse.
What Legal Aid Covers:
- Injunctions (non-molestation, occupation orders)
- Divorce proceedings involving domestic abuse
- Child arrangement orders
- Financial remedy orders
Complete Guide to NCC1 Form
What Is the NCC1 Form?
The NCC1 form is used by the National Centre for Domestic Violence (NCDV) to apply for emergency protective court orders. NCDV caseworkers help you complete it over the phone – it’s completely FREE.
Information you’ll need to provide:
- Your full name (including maiden name if applicable)
- Date of birth
- Current address (can be refuge, friend’s house, or temporary accommodation)
- Contact number (safe number the abuser doesn’t know)
- Children’s details – names, dates of birth, where they’re living
⚠️ Safety First:
- Use safe address abuser doesn’t know
- Use phone number they can’t access
- Tell NCDV if you need extra confidentiality measures
⚠️ THIS IS THE MOST CRITICAL SECTION
The more detail you provide, the stronger your case. Include specific incidents with dates and impact.
What to Include:
- Specific incidents with dates, times, locations
- Exactly what happened – what they said, what they did
- Any injuries you sustained
- Police involvement (crime reference numbers)
- Impact on you and your children
- Why you fear further harm
✓ Tips for This Section:
- Start with most recent incidents and work backwards
- Include 3-5 detailed incidents (more if possible)
- Use specific language – “he punched me” not “he was violent”
- Don’t minimise – if it scared you, say so
- NCDV caseworker will help you articulate everything clearly
Step-by-Step Timeline:
- 1
Call NCDV: 0800 970 2070
Available 24/7. Caseworker will assess your situation.
- 2
Complete NCC1 Form (Over Phone)
Usually takes 30-60 minutes. Caseworker guides you through.
- 3
Legal Review
NCDV solicitor reviews your case (FREE).
- 4
Emergency Hearing
Usually within 24-48 hours for urgent cases.
- 5
Order Granted
If granted, order is served on the abuser.
If the Order Is Breached:
- Call 999 immediately if in danger
- Report ALL breaches to police – it’s a criminal offence
- Breach can result in up to 5 years imprisonment
📞 Ready to Apply?
0800 970 2070
NCDV 24-hour helpline
Available 24/7, completely free, covers England, Wales & Northern Ireland
Important Contacts & Resources
🚨 Emergency Services
999
Police, Ambulance, Fire – Use if in immediate danger
101 – Police non-emergency number
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
0808 2000 247
Run by Refuge. 24/7, free, confidential.
NCDV (Free Emergency Injunctions)
0800 970 2070
24/7 service for free court orders.
Men’s Advice Line
0808 8010 327
For male victims.
Galop (LGBT+ Support)
0800 999 5428
LGBT+ domestic abuse helpline.
Surviving Economic Abuse
0808 802 0025
Specialist support for financial abuse. Mon-Fri 10am-4pm.
National Debtline
0808 808 4000
Free debt advice. Mon-Fri 9am-8pm.
Citizens Advice
0800 144 8848
General advice on benefits, debt, housing.
📱 Online Safety Reminder
- Use private/incognito browsing mode
- Clear browser history after using this guide
- Use a device your abuser can’t access
- Press Ctrl+W (Command+W on Mac) to close this tab quickly
How to Apply:
You CANNOT apply directly. Applications must be made through referral organisations including:
- Local domestic abuse services
- Helplines (National DA Helpline: 0808 2000 247)
- Caseworkers with domestic abuse expertise
- Women’s Aid local services
Full list: womensaid.org.uk/flexible-fund
