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Safe, Supported Accommodation for Women Fleeing Domestic Violence

At Vicarage Housing CIC, we provide more than just a roof — we offer a path to stability, independence, and healing.

We specialise in high-quality, fully furnished supported accommodation for women fleeing domestic abuse, delivering wraparound support from crisis to independence.

Whether you’re referring yourself or supporting someone as a professional — we’re here to help.

 

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 Our Approach: Safety, Stability, Support

We understand that escaping domestic abuse is never easy. Our approach is built on compassion, confidentiality, and empowerment.

Every woman we support receives: - A safe and welcoming place to stay - A personalised support plan tailored to her needs and goals - Ongoing 1:1 sessions with trained staff - Help accessing essential services like housing, benefits, healthcare, and mental health support - Clear pathways to independence through our staged accommodation model

 

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 Our Accommodation

All our homes are: - Fully furnished to a high standard - Women-only and trauma-informed - Located in safe, accessible areas - Equipped with digital access and support tools

We offer both shared supported accommodation and self-contained units as residents progress.

 

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 Three-Stage Support Pathway

Stage 1: Supported Shared Accommodation
A safe space to stabilise. Residents receive daily or weekly support sessions, benefit and ID support, and an individual action plan.

Stage 2: Self-Contained Studio Accommodation
For residents ready for more independence. We provide part-time floating support, housing bidding assistance, employment support and financial coaching.

Stage 3: Independent Living
Final transition into independent housing (council, HA, or PRS), with optional resettlement support and exit planning.

 

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 Who We Work With

We support: - Single women aged 18+ who are fleeing domestic violence - Women with children who need safe, stable accommodation - Women at risk of homelessness due to abuse, exploitation, or complex needs - Women transitioning from other domestic violence services or temporary placements - Women in contact with agencies such as probation, social care, or mental health services

With your consent, we can work alongside other professionals already supporting you, to make sure everything is coordinated, safe, and focused on your long-term progress.

 

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 About Us

Safe Housing. Personalised Support. A Path to Independence.

Vicarage Housing CIC is a not-for-profit organisation providing high-quality, supported accommodation for women fleeing domestic violence across the West Midlands.

We believe that every woman deserves a safe space to recover, rebuild, and reclaim her independence — free from fear and full of potential. Our trauma-informed approach goes beyond simply providing a roof. We offer personalised, wraparound support designed to help each resident stabilise, grow in confidence, and move forward at her own pace.