From 8–15 October, every pound you donate to the SHE-roes Lounge & Peer Group through the Big Give campaign will be doubled, at no extra cost to you. That means your £10 becomes £20, £50 becomes £100 twice the impact, twice the hope.

Why We Need You

Survivors of childhood sexual abuse often carry invisible scars that shape every part of their lives - their confidence, relationships, and sense of self-worth. For many, the trauma is complex and long-lasting, and traditional services can’t always meet the need for ongoing emotional and social support.

That’s where the SHE-roes Lounge & Peer Group comes in.

We provide a safe, welcoming space where survivors can heal, grow, and rebuild their lives together.

But demand for our groups is rising fast, and we urgently need your help to reach everyone who needs support.

What the SHE-roes Lounge Does

Our weekly sessions offer a blend of self-development, creative expression, and community. Every session helps survivors reconnect — not just with others, but with themselves.

Why This Week Matters

The Big Give campaign runs for just one week – from 8 to 15 October. During this time, every donation will be matched pound-for-pound, meaning your gift goes twice as far in helping survivors heal.

Our £10,000 Big Give target will fund two years of life-changing support for women survivors. Here’s how we’ll use every pound:

• £7,000 – Facilitators and support staff
  To deliver self-development courses, creative sessions, and offer vital emotional support.
• £2,000 – Project management
  Covering monitoring, evaluation, administration, and financial management to keep the programme running smoothly.
• £1,000 – Overheads
  Including utilities, rent, internet, phone, and supplies — the essentials that keep the SHE-roes Lounge doors open and welcoming.

When you donate during the Big Give week (8–15 October), your contribution is matched pound-for-pound, meaning we can raise the full £10,000 to sustain and expand this crucial service.

Please donate here whilst the Big Give is underway from 8-15 October: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000004W8wDYAS  

Together, We Heal

Every woman deserves a chance to heal, grow, and thrive — free from shame and isolation.
By supporting the SHE-roes Lounge & Peer Group this October, you’re not just giving money — you’re giving hope, community, and the chance for survivors to reclaim their futures.

💜 Give between 8–15 October
💜 See your donation doubled
💜 Help survivors rebuild their lives

👉 Donate now to SHE-roes Lounge via the Big Give

Please Support Us

💙 To learn more about supporting S.H.E. UK, please visit: https://www.she-uk.org.uk/support-us/

honoured to have been selected as one of three local charities to receive funding from the 2025 Romo Community Fund. Thanks to a generous grant of £7,270, we will be able to enhance our specialist therapeutic services for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, sexual violence, and rape across Nottinghamshire.

The Romo Community Fund, established by local textile and wallcovering company Romo, supports charitable organisations making a real difference in the community. This year, six shortlisted charities were invited to present their work to a panel of Romo staff at their Sutton-in-Ashfield head office. The panel, supported by the Community Foundation for Nottinghamshire, chose to award the £18,000 fund to S.H.E. UK, Gardens of Giving and The Social Action Hub.

Lisa, a member of the S.H.E. UK team, had the opportunity to present our mission and services to the Romo panel. Her heartfelt account of the trauma our clients face and the healing journey we support moved the panel deeply, resulting in a unanimous decision to fund our charity. One panel member reflected, “It broke my heart to listen about surviving sexual abuse... Lisa from S.H.E. UK delivered such a powerful presentation that we all voted unanimously to grant the support to the charity.”

This funding will directly support the cost of a qualified therapist, allowing us to continue offering long-term, trauma-informed therapy to survivors who are often left without adequate support. Our services—ranging from telephone support, to our weekly peer group SHE-roes Lounge, to specialist one-on-one therapy—are designed to empower survivors to rebuild their lives with dignity, strength, and hope.

We are also excited about Romo’s commitment to supporting local charities beyond financial donations. Their offer to contribute through volunteering, mentoring, and skill-sharing is a fantastic example of how businesses can truly embed themselves in their community.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Romo and everyone involved in the Romo Community Fund. Their support will make a profound impact on the lives of survivors across our region.

S.H.E. UK has supported hundreds of survivors across Nottinghamshire and beyond, delivering long-term therapeutic support and advocacy. The appointments reflect the organisation’s growth and ongoing ambition to reach even more people in need.

To support the charity, please donate here: https://localgiving.org/charity/she-uk

We are delighted to share that we have been awarded £15,000 by the Garfield Weston Foundation to support our operating costs! This funding will help us continue delivering our essential services for survivors of childhood sexual abuse and sexual violence, ensuring they receive the care and support they need.

The Garfield Weston Foundation, established in 1958, is a family-founded grant-making organisation that provides funding to charities across the UK. Their generous support enables organisations like ours to sustain and grow critical services that make a real difference in people’s lives.

“We are incredibly grateful to the Garfield Weston Foundation for recognising the importance of our work,” said Chief Executive Officer for S.H.E. UK, Lisa Lenton. “This funding will help us continue to provide a safe, supportive space for survivors, allowing them to access the services they need to heal and rebuild their lives.”

As demand for our services continues to grow, funding like this is essential in ensuring we can reach and support as many people as possible.

How You Can Help
While this funding is a fantastic boost, we still rely on the generosity of donors to sustain and expand our work. If you’d like to support survivors and help us continue our vital services, please consider making a donation today. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference.

👉 PLEASE DONATE HERE 🙏

A huge thank you to the Garfield Weston Foundation for their belief in our mission, and to all of our supporters for standing with us.