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Non-profit OrganizationsEngland, United Kingdom501-1000 Employees
Refuge is a UK-based non-profit organization located at 92 Albert Embankment, London, England, SE1 7TY, and it employs between 501 and 1,000 people. It is the largest single provider of specialist services to survivors of domestic violence and other forms of violence against women and children in Britain, supporting around 6,000 women and children every day. The organization opened its first refuge in 1971 and operates a network of emergency confidential accommodation across the country. Its services include a free 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline, expert guidance for women navigating courts and the criminal justice system, specialist support for children, and outreach services for women who remain with their perpetrator or do not need a refuge. Refuge conducts campaigns and government lobbying to ensure protection for women, supported by research from a 300-strong frontline team; reported revenue is in the range of $100 million to $250 million.