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A leading UK charity committed to ending gender based violence and abuse.

We strive to improve services for survivors through our learning, resources, consultancy and end Violence Against Women and Girls through our policy, research and prevention work.

  • Our aims

    To further such charitable purposes for the benefit of women and family in particular but not exclusively by:

    1. Empowering single mother and women on: Domestic violence, abuse relationships, problems or worries regarding children, housing, welfare and financial management

    2. Relieving the hardship, stress and depression suffered by most disadvantaged women.

  • What The Ginagi Foundation does?

    - General charitable purposes

    - Education/Training

    - The advancement of Health or saving lives

    - The prevention or relief of poverty

  • Who benefit from The Ginagi Foundation does?

    - Children and young people

    - Single mother or father, and Parent such as married couples

    - People of a particular ethnic or racial origin sometimes with English as second speaking language

  • How The Ginagi Foundation operates?

    - Provides services

    - Provides advocacy, Advice, information and support



  • I am in immediate danger

    What to do:

    Call 999 to contact the police:

    • Available any time
    • Always free to call

    Who does this information apply to?

    Absolutely everyone. You can call the police on 999 if your own personal safety is threatened, if someone you know is at risk of immediate harm, or in an emergency.

    What to expect when you call?

    When you call the police because you are in danger from domestic abuse, their first priority should be the safety and well-being of you and your children. The police should help and support you by:

    • Supporting you to help protect you and your children
    • Trying to reduce the risk of further violence
    • Finding out what has happened and starting an investigation
    • Offering you initial support and safety planning
    • Directing you to organisations that can offer you further help and support


  • I am not in danger, but need of help and advice

    If you are a woman experiencing domestic abuse

    Call the local 24-hour helpline on 0808 800 0340 run by Juno Women’s Aid.

    • For all women aged 18 or over in Nottingham(shire)
    • Available any time
    • Free from landlines and most mobiles
    • Instant language interpretation available
    • Talk confidentially about your situation
    • Talk about any form of abuse: emotional, physical, sexual or financial
    • Find out what your options are and get practical support
    • You can get help with planning to leave or finding emergency accommodation

    If you are a child or young person experiencing domestic abuse

    Call Childline on 0800 1111 or talk to them online.

    • For everyone up to the age of 19
    • Available any time and always free
    • Childline can tell you about places near where you live where you can get help
    • Childline won’t tell anyone you’ve called them unless you are in danger

    If you are a man experiencing domestic abuse

    Call Equation’s domestic abuse service for men on 0115 960 5556

    • For men aged 18 or over living in Nottinghamshire County
    • For men aged 16 or over living in Nottingham City
    • Available Monday – Friday 9.30am-4.30pm
    • 24-hour confidential answerphone service
    • Talk confidentially about your situation
    • Find out what your options are
    • Receive guidance and support or call the Men’s Advice Line on 0808 801 0327
    • For all men experiencing domestic abuse
    • Available Monday – Friday from 9am-5pm
    • Free from landlines and most mobiles
    • Talk confidentially about your situation
    • Find out what your options are

    If you are worried about forced marriage

    Call the Forced Marriage Unit on 0207 008 0151

    If you are worried about Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

    Call the NSPCC on 0800 028 3550

    If you are hurting your partner or being abusive

    Call Respect on 0808 802 4040



  • I just want someone to talk to

    If you are a woman in London aged 18 or over

    Call the local 24-hour helpline on 0808 800 0340 You will receive friendly, confidential support.

    If you are a child or young person up to the age of 19

    Call Childline on 0800 1111 or talk to them online for a free chat. Nothing is too big or small and Childline won’t tell anyone you have called.

    If you are a man in London (16+) or (18+)

    Call Ginagi Foundation’s service for men on 07516225047 You can talk through your situation in confidence.

    If you are a man living outside London

    Call the Men’s Advice Line on 0808 801 0327 You can talk things over in confidence.

    If you want to talk with someone about FemaleGenital Mutilation (FGM)

    Call the NSPCC on 0800 028 3550 for support.

    If you want to talk to someone about forced marriage

    Contact the Forced Marriage Unit on 0207 008 0151 for support.

    If you are worried about your behaviour towards your partner

    Call Respect on 0808 802 4040. You can talk things through in confidence.