Safety Net is a registered charity. By making a donation today or supporting us with fundraising, you will help us to keep supporting people in Cumbria affected by rape, exploitation, and sexual and domestic abuse. Each year, we are humbled and amazed by the creativity and things our supporters do to help us raise funds.
Every donation, regardless of size, helps us provide vital services, including one-to-one therapy, prevention work in schools, support for asylum seekers and refugees, men’s peer support groups, and training for other agencies. Thank you for your support in helping us make a difference in the lives of those affected by abuse in Cumbria.
This section of our website shows you all the different ways that you can support our work – either through donations, fundraising for domestic and sexual abuse or spreading the word about our important work.




could provide a McKenzie Friend to a family navigating family court, which can often perpetuate trauma. This support helps them understand the process and advocate for their needs.




could provide one hour of vital trauma therapy for a survivor of sexual or domestic abuse. This dedicated support can be the first step towards healing and recovery.
While the above donations highlight specific impacts, any contribution you make is deeply appreciated. Here are some examples of how your generosity can help:



a month could help us continue to create safe spaces in our building and help keep a creative kit stocked with materials to use with children and young people on their recovery journey.

could help us provide essential resources and information packs to survivors, signposting them with the support they need.
Did you know that only 1 in 5 Cumbrians have heard about Safety Net? Help us to reach more people by donating to us today.
Make a one-off donation or set up a monthly payment to continue supporting our work with survivors of abuse.

Please click the donate button below, and don’t forget to add gift aid to your gift if you are a UK Taxpayer. HMRC will kindly add an extra 25% to the donation. Alternatively, if you would like to make a donation to us directly by BACS, Paypal, cheque or cash, please contact office@safetynetuk.org or submit a general enquiry, and someone will get back to you.
We can help you with any challenge you have in mind, from running the Great North Run to doing a skydive.
Do you work for a business that is looking to support a local charity? We have lots of things you can support us with, from volunteering to fundraising in your workplace, with bake sales and dress-down days.
We’re always interested in hearing from local businesses or funders who have a pot of funding and would like to donate to us.
If you can help in any way, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at office@safetynetuk.org or get in touch with Klaudia, our Business Development Officer, at klaudia@safetynetuk.org.
“The support has been immeasurable, and I’ve made big strides forward because of it… It has been a lifeline to me. I know I have a long way to go, but Safety Net has been invaluable. Thank you.”