Supporting survivor mothers of domestic abuse and child removal
The UK’s first online therapeutic support for mothers who have endured domestic abuse and child removal at any point in their lives.
About us
Project Lighthouse became a registered charity in 2023. We have successfully helped a pilot group of vulnerable mothers with specialist online therapy, and are fundraising to continue this vital work. We are working to extend our therapeutic offer to more survivors of domestic abuse and child removal, and to develop a new website.
Our Board of Trustees brings a wealth of success, skills, knowledge and expertise from the charity, domestic abuse, and financial sectors, as well as law, media and the arts. This means that our practice is evidence-based, and the support we provide is survivor-centred.
What we do
We support and empower women.
We offer free, long term online therapy for mothers across the UK.
We understand trauma from domestic abuse and child removal has a life-long impact.
We aim for Safety, Connection, Calmer spaces and space to Pause.
Why are we needed
Women are disproportionately affected by child removal due to domestic abuse
Project Lighthouse recognises that mothers need specialised support for life-long trauma caused by domestic abuse and child removal and aims to fill the gap in existing support available in the UK.
Approximately 83,840 children in England were ‘looked after’ in March 2023, as highlighted in a recent briefing by Agenda Alliance England. Women are disproportionately affected by this; mothers are six times more likely than fathers to have children removed from their care because they are more likely to be the primary carer.
Domestic Abuse is a key driver for increased risk to children – and therefore the likelihood of their removal into care. Domestic abuse disproportionately impacts women; 2.1 million women experienced domestic abuse compared with 751,000 male victims in the year ending March 2023.
How to receive our support
Our spaces are currently full but we are happy to receive expressions of interest.
Please do get in touch: [email protected]
What Project Lighthouse mothers say
Your work is truly life-changing, and I’m grateful to have you in my corner.
The group that I attend feels like an extended family now. It has been so helpful to deal with my pain, when you hear of others who are going through a similar experience.
Project Lighthouse is phenomenal, innovative, and an inspiring resource for women like me.
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We need your help
Project Lighthouse is growing and expanding but we require funding to continue developing our model of therapeutic support and to create a new website.
Donate today to help us support vulnerable mothers.
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