Coventry Haven Women's Aid

17/06/2026

17/06/2026

Before the whistle blows, know where support is.

Coventry Haven Women’s Aid provides specialist domestic abuse support for women and children across Coventry, including refuge accommodation, helpline support, outreach, advocacy, children and family support, home safety support, group work and practical help.

If you are frightened at home, walking on eggshells, being controlled, threatened, monitored, isolated or hurt, support is available.

The World Cup can bring people together, but for some families, major football tournaments can also mean increased tension, fear and abuse at home.

Football is not the cause.
Alcohol is not the cause.
Abuse is a choice.

Stress, alcohol, gambling, entitlement, jealousy or anger can be used as excuses by people already using abusive behaviour, but none of them justify abuse.

This World Cup, the message across Coventry is clear:
Enjoy the match, but there is no excuse for abuse.

Coventry Haven Women’s Aid is working with Coventry City Council, Respect and Relationships Coventry & Warwickshire to share clear information about support available locally.

If you are being subjected to domestic abuse, contact Coventry Haven.

If you are worried about your own behaviour, Make a Change can help you take responsibility and change.

Coventry Haven Safe To Talk Helpline: 0800 111 4998 / 02476 444 077
Make A Change: 02476 225863
[email protected]

Respect Phoneline: 0808 802 4040

17/06/2026

www.coventryhaven.co.uk
08001114998 or 02476444077

Sadly, we don’t mean the football. We mean what happens after. The domestic abuse that increases when England play. Join the team tackling this today - www.womensaid.org.uk/football-campaign

14/06/2026

12/06/2026

Coventry Haven Women’s Aid supports women and children in Coventry who are being subjected to domestic abuse through refuge, helpline, outreach and specialist support services.

Football does not cause domestic abuse. Abuse is a choice. But during major tournaments, services often see increased reports of domestic abuse.

If you are affected by Domestic Abuse and need support:

0800 111 4998 / 02476 444 077

Worried about your own behaviour towards a partner or ex-partner?
Make a Change Coventry
02476 225863
[email protected]

10/06/2026

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At Coventry Haven Women’s Aid, we are far more than just our confidential refuge accommodation.

Alongside our safe refuge spaces for women and children subjected to domestic abuse, we provide a wide range of specialist community-based services across Coventry to ensure support is accessible, inclusive and responsive to all individual needs.

Our support includes:
• Community outreach
• Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVAs)
• Court support
• Children & family support
• GP-based IRIS support
• Sanctuary/home safety support
• Helpline support
• Group programmes
• Harmful practices & FGM support
• Training and awareness raising

We know abuse affects those from all communities and backgrounds, which is why we work to make support as accessible as possible, including support in multiple languages and culturally informed services.

No-one should face domestic abuse alone. Support is available 💜

: 08001114998 / 02476444077

www.coventryhaven.co.uk

10/06/2026

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