Frequently Asked questions

DAFREE CIC is a Community Interest Company dedicated to raising awareness about Domestic Abuse, supporting survivors, and educating communities through creative, inclusive, and trauma-informed initiatives. We operate locally and globally, offering resources, campaigns, events, and community-led storytelling to foster healing and prevention.

DAfree is a Community Interest Company (CIC), a type of non-profit social enterprise in the UK. This means we reinvest profits back into our mission and prioritise community benefit over private gain. We are not a registered charity but operate with a strong social purpose.

Becoming a member is simple: click JOIN DAFREE COMMUNITY  and you’ll be taken to our DAfree Skool community. There, you can create your free account and instantly connect with others who are learning, sharing, and growing together. 

New members receive a complimentary lifetime membership. From September 2025, or shortly thereafter, membership will begin at $8/month, with higher tiers available to access more features and support our mission. Rewards and collectables are exclusive to paid members and integral to their progression through the nine levels of awareness.

Join today to secure your complimentary membership and gain free access to our 9-level courses within our community. 

The DAfree Journey is a 9-level path of awareness where every step unlocks exclusive rewards, from your digital membership card to the final platinum necklace. You level up by engaging with the community, learning, and sharing. Some rewards can also be purchased separately, but they may be costly, making the journey the most meaningful way to earn them. Membership is free for life if you join now, while soon it will move to $8/month or $80/year. Making today the best opportunity to grow, raise awareness, and be rewarded.

Anyone who has experienced or witnessed domestic abuse, directly or indirectly, can share a story. We especially welcome voices from survivors, supporters, advocates, and frontline workers across different cultures and backgrounds. Every life matters. By sharing your story and raising awareness, you’ll be eligible for a free lifetime membership in DAfree community.

Yes. All stories are treated with strict confidentiality. You can remain anonymous, use a fictional name, or approve edits to remove any identifying details. We may also change names, locations, or imagery to ensure your safety and privacy. Nothing will be published without your consent and approval. 

Feel free to reach out to us via email at voice@dafree.org, or utilise our secure contact form available on the website. Consider whether you want to share your story publicly or keep it private, and decide if you prefer to do so under your own name or anonymously. Publishing your story is not a requirement for joining the DAfree Community.  We’re grateful to hear your voice!

We do not offer payment for personal story submissions, as we are a non-profit organisation. By sharing your story and raising awareness, you’ll be eligible for a free lifetime membership in DAfree community. Additionally, we are always open to paid or voluntary creative collaborations, facilitation, or advocacy work, especially from those with lived experience. Please reach out if you're interested in working with us.

DAfree provides:

• Educational materials on domestic abuse and trauma
• Survivor-led workshops, support spaces, and events
• Campaigns to raise awareness and reduce stigma
• Creative platforms for storytelling, engaging and healing

While we do not offer crisis services, we can help signpost you to local or international support organisations. 

Please reach out if you're interested in working with us.

If you are in immediate danger, please contact emergency services in your country right away (for example, dial 911 in the United States, 999 in the UK, 112 in Europe, or your local emergency number). DAfree is not an emergency service. We are a community for awareness, support, and education.

If you are safe but need help, please get in touch with us and we will signpost you to trusted hotlines and organisations that can offer the right help.

You are not alone, professional support is available, and our community is here to stand beside you.

There are many ways to support our mission:

• Share your story
• Volunteer your time or skills
• Collaborate as a partner organisation
• Fundraise or donate
• Spread awareness through social media

Please get in touch to learn more at help@dafree.org or our contact form.

All profits and donations are reinvested into our community programmes, events, outreach, and content creation. We are committed to transparency and social accountability. 

As a Community Interest Company (CIC), DAfree is regulated under UK law.