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About DAfree

Awareness is the first step toward change.

DAfree CIC is a Community Interest Company dedicated to raising awareness, preventing domestic abuse and creating lasting social impact. No one should ever feel alone in their journey to safety and freedom.

Who we are

Breaking the silence.

Domestic abuse is a global issue that thrives in silence. At DAfree, we break that silence by amplifying voices, challenging harmful norms, and creating spaces where professionals, allies and advocates can learn, connect and take meaningful action.

As a CIC, we are legally committed to reinvesting all profits into community initiatives, outreach and education. This ensures that every step we take together drives real, positive change.

Together, we can raise awareness, inspire action, and break the cycle of abuse.

Our mission

Safer, healthier, more respectful relationships for future generations.

Through education, advocacy and collaboration.

From unawarer to becoming awarer.


We are dedicated to raising awareness about domestic abuse and fostering healthy relationships. Our mission is to empower professionals to recognise and break the cycle of abuse. We believe that naming abuse and setting clear boundaries are essential steps to transformation.

Through education, community and advocacy, we amplify voices, challenge harmful norms, and build a world where freedom, safety and respect are the standard in every relationship, irrespective of sex, ethnicity, culture or religion.

Every life matters.

DAfree lead

Grounded in research.

With more than 25 years of professional experience, DAfree is grounded in extensive research and senior-level consultancy in the fields of coercive control and domestic abuse. The organisation draws on in-depth studies that examine abusive behaviours within families, intimate relationships and post-separation contexts.

This work highlights not only the complexity of domestic abuse but also the urgent need for continued research, systemic change, and broader public awareness that extends beyond legal frameworks alone.

DAfree brings together individuals from diverse socio-cultural backgrounds, combining creative vision with a clear social purpose. Through education, advocacy and community engagement, it promotes a deeper understanding of unacceptable conduct in domestic environments, to support healthier family relationships for future generations.

What DAfree provides

Awareness, in practice.

01

Educational materials

Clear, research-led resources on domestic abuse awareness, from coercive control to digital abuse.

02

Workshops and events

Survivor-led workshops and events, plus CPD accredited training for professionals.

03

Awareness campaigns

Campaigns that raise awareness and promote prevention, in the UK and abroad.

04

Storytelling

Creative platforms where survivors, supporters and frontline workers can share and be heard.

05

A community

A free, private space on Skool where members learn, share and grow together.

06

Signposting

DAfree is not a domestic abuse service, so we point people to trusted organisations that can help.

Our vision

A world built on equality, respect and freedom from fear.

Regardless of sex, ethnicity, culture or religion.

DAFREE CIC is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company registered in England & Wales, company number 16652804, incorporated in August 2025 and based in London. CICs are regulated under UK law: see the government's guidance on Community Interest Companies.

Become a DAfree member

Awareness leads to freedom.

The DAfree community is a welcoming, private space where we take meaningful action together. It is free to join, and every step on the 9 level DAfree Journey unlocks new resources.

Join the DAfree community

Your donations fund our mission to spread awareness and break the cycle of stigma and abuse.