IDAS

About IDAS

IDAS is a North Yorkshire charity who support people
affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence.

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I need support

Our specialist services are here to help you.

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Healthy relationships

Feeling Controlled? Feeling pressured?
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I'm a survivor

We have helped many people move on
from abusive relationships. You are not alone.

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A video interview with Joolz and Rory

Awareness raising, Fundraising

On the 7th of July we were delighted to welcome two or our patrons, Rory Cowan, actor, and Joolz Denby, artist and writer, to visit our refuge in York. They met with staff to discuss our work and joined us in a garden party at the refuge where they spent a lot of time talking […]

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Joolz and Rory pay us a visit

Awareness raising, Fundraising, General

We were delighted to welcome two of our patrons, actor Rory Cowan and writer and artist, Joolz Denby, to York refuge yesterday. Both have been involved in fundraising to pay for urgent repairs to our garden in time for summer. Joolz and Rory joined the refuge residents in a tea party and spent time talking to the […]

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Welcome to our new patron, Joanne Harris (MBE)

Fundraising, General

We’re delighted to announce that Joanne Harris (MBE) has joined the board of patrons at IDAS. Joanne is an author, best known for her award-winning novel Chocolat (1999), which was made into an Oscar-nominated film starring Juliette Binoche and Johnny Depp. Her books are now published in over 50 countries and have won a number of British and international […]

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IDAS Director Sarah Hill on BBC Look North

Awareness raising

Following the recent awful events in West Yorkshire where there have been several murders of both women and children through domestic abuse, IDAS Director, Sarah Hill was invited on to BBC Look North to speak. She urged anyone living with abuse or fear to contact us for free, confidential support. Domestic abuse can happen to […]

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Pull on your trainers for Team IDAS

Fundraising

We have got some great Challenge Events coming up during 2016, so why not join Team IDAS; get fit, have fun and raise money for a brilliant cause. Every penny raised will provide vital funds for our children and young people’s service and will make a real difference to children across North Yorkshire who are […]

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Volunteer for IDAS

Volunteer for IDAS and you can really make a difference.

Work for us

Working for IDAS can be challenging, but very rewarding.

Fundraise

Have fun, save lives.

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Donations provide a vital source of income for our organisation.

Police and Crime Commissioner North Yorkshire, North Yorkshire County Council, City of York Council, Leading Light Accreditation by Safe Lives