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Emergency Numbers: 999 (Dial 55 while on the line if you cannot speak), ESDAS: 01737 771 350
Domestic abuse can happen to anyone, regardless of culture, religion, ethnicity, or background and you have the right to live free from violence and control. Your safety, dignity, and voice matter.
We understand that survivors from global majority and minoritised backgrounds may face unique challenges in seeking help. These can include:
At ESDAS, we will always respect your culture, beliefs, and values and we will stand beside you in your right to make choices about your own life. We can:
Your safety and freedom are your right no matter your immigration status, language, or community expectations.
Our partner agency Your Sanctuary has a specialist IDVA offering support for people experiencing domestic abuse from diverse communities. Contact details are below.
At ESDAS, we are committed to language that is inclusive, accurate, and empowering. Many organisations are moving away from terms like “ethnic minority” or “BAME” because these terms can feel outdated, limiting, or even harmful.
We use the term “global majority” to recognise the diverse communities we support, people who are often racialised as “ethnic minorities” in specific contexts such as the UK. This term challenges the assumption that whiteness is the default and reflects the reality that people of colour make up the majority of the world’s population.
Using “global majority” helps us communicate more accurately, respectfully, and in a way that acknowledges global power dynamics while empowering the communities we serve.
We understand that reaching out for help can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re unsure about your situation, ready to take action, or somewhere in between, ESDAS is here to listen, believe, and support you.
Our service is free, confidential, non-judgmental, and independent, available to anyone affected by domestic abuse who lives or works in Reigate & Banstead, Tandridge, or Mole Valley. If you live outside of these areas. Refuge is a nationwide charity that will be able to provide support wherever you live.
Surrey helpline: 01483 776822
Helpline: 01483 776822
The specialist organisations listed below offer educational materials and emotional and practical support.
Helpline: 08453 131 868 / 020 7692 3697 (Monday to Friday, 10.00am to 6.00pm)
A charity who seek to end racism and discrimination against Gypsies, Travellers and Roma.
Helpline: 01273 234 777
Helpline: 0808 801 0500 (9.30am – 9.30pm – Monday to Thursday)
Karma Nirvana is a UK registered Charity that provides confidential support to victims and survivors of Forced Marriage and Honour Based Abuse.
Helpline: 0800 5999 247
The Kiran Project was set up in 1990 to meet the needs of women from the Indian sub-continent & the wider Asian community experiencing domestic violence.
Helpline: 020 8558 1986
Helpline: 020 8571 0800
Chameli is a Women’s Organisation founded to help vulnerable Bangladeshi women (not exclusively), who are victims of domestic violence and abuse.
Helpline for Domestic Violence: 0808 2000 247
IKWRO confidentially helps Middle Eastern women and girls (Iranian, Kurdish, Arab, Afghan and Turkish) with issues including domestic violence, “honour” based violence, forced marriage, female genital mutilation, separation and divorce, child custody, housing and benefits.
Helpline 1: 07846 310157 for Farsi, Dari, Turkish (24 hrs)
Helpline 2: 07846 275246 for Kurdish or Arabic (24 hrs)
Surrey Minority Ethnic Forum (SMEF) supports and represents the needs and aspirations of a growing 23.4% ethnic minority population in Surrey. We provide support for over 60 grassroot community groups, build relationships between faith groups, and run projects to help ethnic minority groups across the county.
