IDAS

About IDAS

IDAS is the largest specialist charity in Yorkshire supporting people affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence.

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IDAS Big Yorkshire Tour raising vital funds for our lifesaving services

Fundraising

We are excited to launch our new fundraiser, the IDAS Big Yorkshire Tour! This July you can support our vital work and help raise money by joining us in our main fundraiser, The IDAS Big Yorkshire Tour.

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Coronavirus (Covid 19) – UPDATE

Coronavirus updates

We are determined to keep our refuges and helplines running in these immensely difficult times. As a result of the latest advice from government, many of our teams will need to work differently. We will be providing support in several ways, including: Online video support sessions WhatsApp messaging Telephone calls Online live chat on our […]

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Thank you to our amazing supporters!

Fundraising

We are thankful for our amazing fundraisers and donors who are taking on challenges to raise vital funds for people who are living in fear of a partner or family member during the lockdown. We have received a number of generous donations from individuals and businesses including £1000 pounds from Anna, Founder and Owner […]

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Extra Live Chat Services

Online Support

We’re extending our online Live Chat to help ensure that support is available, even if you are isolated with someone you are afraid of. Following a 30% increase in chats for March 2020 from the same month last year, we have decided to make our Live Chat service available for more hours throughout the day. […]

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Domestic Abuse and Family Courts Report Launched

Activism, Legal

IDAS Launch the Domestic Abuse & Family Court report to help ensure that victims, survivors and their children get the support they need in the family courts. It is estimated that Domestic Abuse is a factor in between 70-90% of cases going through the family courts. Survivors may go to court to ask for orders […]

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