We provide transformative support and counselling to men, women, children and young people from our centre in Hertford, and train and support our partners to do the same.
Through the course of the year we also provide client-led groups including art therapy, jewellery making, bread making, cookery skills and a quilt making club.
Jodie Hamby, a former client and now employee at Future Living Hertford shares her story of what inspires her to work for us and how she hopes her voice can help other survivors of domestic abuse. Jodie was received an award this year (pictured above) from Hertfordshire Constabulary for her involvement in the Domestic Abuse…
10th September marks World Suicide Prevention Day, a day aimed at raising awareness about suicide and how it can be prevented. Suicide is often caused when someone feels there is no way out, their life may feel all too consuming or they may be struggling to cope in general. For a victim of domestic…
It’s been a quieter time for Future Living over the past month. As our summer programmes drew to a close, the team took a much needed break to recoup after a very busy period. We have returned ready and raring to go, full of excitement for what lies ahead over the coming months. We…
With our current Wise Guys Programme coming to an end in July, we wanted to hear from one of the participants on the programme about his experience and how he feels Wise Guys has helped him. Across the UK 712,000 men aged 16 years and over experienced domestic abuse in the last year (ONS 2024)…
As a charity, we are privileged to work with some very inspirational individuals, none more so than our clients. The support we provide can be life changing, but Future Living is only a very small seed in the clients journey of growth, strength and hope for a better future. The first step When clients…
Every year, we hold an AGM which offers a chance to bring all the wonderful people who make Future Living Hertford what it is together. Although we are a small operational team, there are many people behind the scenes who work hard to keep Future Living running smoothly. These people include our board of…
At Future Living, we listen carefully to the voices of those most affected by domestic abuse – including the youngest among us. That’s why the recent report from the Domestic Abuse Commissioner, Dame Nicole Jacobs, deeply resonated with our team. The report shines a stark light on a critical issue: an estimated 800,000 children in…
Taking on a marathon is a mighty challenge. It’s not just a physical challenge, it’s also a mental one, which requires a great deal of strength and determination. Having a motivation to take on a challenge makes all the difference. When Richard heard that Future Living Hertford had marathon places up for grabs, he…
The Domestic Abuse Lived Experience Police training has been off to a great start this year. As a charity, we actively encourage client involvement within our programmes and services. This training simply could not take place without our amazing clients as the sharing of their stories and experiences of domestic abuse and police involvement give…
At Future Living Hertford, we are dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic abuse and empowering people within our local community. But we couldn’t do this vital work without you. While we receive some funding for key projects, we rely on fundraising, corporate partnerships, and donations to reach more people in need. There are so many…
March 8th marks International Women’s Day (IWD), a time to celebrate the resilience, achievements, and power of women worldwide. At Future Living Hertford, we see first-hand the strength of women. Especially survivors of domestic abuse—who overcome unimaginable challenges and rebuild their lives with courage and determination. Women who have experienced domestic abuse often face years…
When I first started at Future Living Hertford, initially as a volunteer, I had no previous experience of domestic abuse on a personal or educational level. It’s one of those things, like anything where you think it hasn’t happened to me so I don’t need to know about it. Although I am someone who is…
