About us

The Derbyshire Domestic Abuse Helpline

The Derbyshire Domestic Abuse Helpline, facilitated by The Elm Foundation, is a safe, welcoming, supportive place for any man, woman or child affected by domestic abuse.
A friendly, informal, peaceful haven in which you can talk freely and make sense of your thoughts. A hub that can provide the advice, support and tools you may need to change your situation; where you will feel empowered to take back control of your life.

The Elm Foundation

The Elm Foundation is a charity providing support to individuals affected by domestic abuse, regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, disability, gender identity, or immigration status. They offer a range of services including refuge accommodation, community and outreach support, and specific services for children and young people.

The Foundation operates in Chesterfield, North East Derbyshire, Bolsover, and parts of Amber Valley, and is part of the Women’s Aid national network. Their services are trauma-informed and tailored to individual needs, focusing on helping both survivors and perpetrators of domestic abuse.

Hear from those we've helped

Thankyou for everything…

Thankyou for everything I couldn’t have done it alone.”

By Heather

It gives you hope and direction in your life again…

This is such an amazing service, families would truly be lost without it. It gives you hope and direction in your life again – thankyou.”

By Julie

Thank you so much for helping me…

Thank you so much for helping me. You are amazing people.”

By Pria

The team have helped me so much…

The team have helped me so much, while I still have a lot of healing to do my life has started again, the support workers were incredible.”

By Geoff

I can’t thank my support worker enough…

I can’t thank my support worker enough she is amazing at her job.”

By Anna

I didn’t think I would be safe…

I didn’t think I would be safe, I thought this was it, I thought it would never end. I am safe now and can see a future.”

By Sarah