Banks + Legal + Other Organizations

Barclays

Service Details:

Safe Spaces:Barclays has partnered with the charity Hestia to provide Safe Spaces in their branches. This initiative allows victims to access support and advice discreetly while visiting a branch.
Financial Independence:Barclays provides guidance to help victims regain control of their finances, including setting up independent bank accounts and managing debts effectively.

Lloyds Banking Group

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Specialist Support Team:Lloyds has a dedicated team trained to assist victims of domestic abuse. They offer confidential advice and help in managing joint accounts or setting up new accounts independent of the abuser.
Collaboration with Charities:Lloyds collaborates with domestic abuse charities to ensure their staff is trained to recognize signs of abuse and provide appropriate support.

NatWest

Service Details:

Financial Abuse Code of Practice:NatWest has adopted a comprehensive code of practice to support victims of financial abuse. This includes measures to safeguard customers experiencing domestic abuse.
Emergency Funds:The bank can provide emergency funds and alternative contact methods for victims to ensure their safety and financial security.

HSBC

Service Details:

Survivors’ Support:HSBC offers tailored support for survivors of domestic violence through financial independence plans and guidance on financial matters post-escape.

Awareness Campaigns: HSBC actively participates in campaigns to raise awareness about domestic violence and the financial control aspect often involved.

Nationwide Building Society

Service Details:

Partnership with Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA):Nationwide collaborates with SEA to enhance their staff training, ensuring they are equipped to support victims effectively.
Dedicated Helpline:Nationwide provides a dedicated helpline for victims of domestic abuse, offering confidential advice and support.

UK banks play an essential role in supporting victims of domestic violence by providing crucial financial services and support. Through partnerships with charities, specialized training, and tailored financial products, these institutions are helping victims regain control of their lives and achieve financial independence. If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, reaching out to one of these banks could be a vital step towards safety and independence.

Banks’ Links:

Barclays: Help with Financial abuse | Barclays

Money Helper: Money troubles | MoneyHelper

Lloyds Banking Group: Financial abuse support | Support & wellbeing | Lloyds Bank

Natwest: Financial abuse | Help and Support | NatWest

HSBC: Financial Abuse | Domestic Abuse – HSBC UK

Nationwide Building Society: Domestic, financial and economic abuse | Nationwide

Metro Bank: Financial and Economic Abuse | Support for customers | Metro Bank

Clydesdale Bank: Separating your finances – Surviving Economic Abuse

The Co-operative Bank: Financial Abuse and Economic Abuse | The Co-operative Bank

The Starling Bank: Economic and domestic abuse support – Starling Bank

Monzo Bank: Monzo Help – Talking to us about domestic and financial abuse

Santander Bank: Domestic, economic and financial abuse | Santander UK

Atom Bank: Money worries | Help and support | Atom bank

Leeds Building Society: Financial abuse | Leeds Building Society

Southall Black Sisters: Financial Assistance – Southall Black Sisters

The Royal bank of Scotland: Financial abuse | Royal Bank of Scotland

TSB bank: Supporting you if you’re experiencing domestic or financial abuse | Help and Support | TSB Bank

Ulster Bank: Financial abuse | Help & Support | Ulster Bank

Virgin Money: Financial abuse | Virgin Money UK

Marks & Spencer Bank: Financial And Domestic Abuse | How We Can Support You | M&S Bank

Other organisations that can help with finances matters:

Money Helper: Free and impartial help with money, backed by the government | MoneyHelper

NRPF Network: Support for victims of domestic abuse | NRPF

Refugee: Help with money – National Domestic Abuse Helpline

Neighbourhood Watch: https://www.ourwatch.org.uk/crime-prevention/crime-types/domestic-abuse/recovering-financial-abuse

Fashion & Textile Children’s Trust: Grants for Families being rehoused after domestic abuse | Fashion & Textile Children’s Trust

Advance: Home – Advance Charity

Financial Ombudsman: Economic and domestic abuse: Financial Ombudsman Service – Financial Ombudsman service

Child Poverty Action Group: Financial help for families fleeing domestic abuse | CPAG

Serco People Fund: Further help | Serco People Fund

Surviving Economic Abuse: Surviving Economic Abuse: Transforming responses to economic abuse

Royal College of Nursing: Charitable funding and other sources of help | Financial Wellbeing | Member Support Services | Royal College of Nursing

Men’s Advice Line: Financial and economic abuse – Men’s Advice Line

Organisations to add to the ones for General Support:

ManKind Initiatives: How we can help – Mankind

Ashiana Network: Home – Ashiana Network

Women’s Resources Centre: Help, support & services | Women’s Resource Centre

National Centre for Domestic Violence: Pro Bono – NCDV

Domestic Abuse Response Alliance: Our team — DARA | Domestic Abuse Response Alliance

Rights of Women: Home | Rights of Women

Catch 22: Victim services | Catch22

Law Firms to add:

A&O Shearman: Pro bono – A&O Shearman

Charles Russell Speechlys: Pro Bono | Charles Russell Speechlys

Dentons: Dentons – Pro Bono in the United Kingdom, Middle East and Ireland

Hogan Lovells: Hogan Lovells joins the Domestic Abuse Response Alliance (DARA)

Francis Hanna Solicitors: Pro Bono Work | social justice | Francis Hanna & Co Solicitors