CALMSS Children’s Trust is a UK-based charity dedicated to supporting children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse. We provide specialist, trauma-informed therapeutic care to help them feel safe, process what they’ve been through, and begin to heal.

We offer a range of direct support, including:

• Play therapy, creative therapy, and counselling

• Emotional and psychological recovery programmes

• Educational support and advocacy

• Safe, child-led spaces to rebuild trust, confidence and resilience

Our services are available to children aged 0–18, whether they’re currently living in refuge accommodation or have recently left it with their non-abusive parent or carer.

Why Are We Doing This?

Because 1 in 5 children in the UK has lived through domestic abuse, and too many are left to carry that trauma alone.

Children who grow up in violent homes often struggle with anxiety, depression, self-harm, school disruption, and relationship difficulties. If left unsupported, this trauma can shape their entire future.

At CALMSS, we believe every child deserves to feel safe, seen, and supported. That’s why our work focuses entirely on child-centred, therapeutic care, so that young people don’t just survive abuse, but are given the tools to heal and thrive.

We’re here to rewrite the story for children affected by domestic violence, and to walk beside them, every step of the way

CALMSS Children’s Trust supports children and young people aged 0–18 who have experienced domestic abuse and are in need of emotional, psychological or educational support.

We work with:

🧸 Children currently living in refuge accommodation

Alongside their non-abusive parent or carer, these children often arrive feeling frightened, confused, or withdrawn. We offer a gentle, child-led space to help them begin to feel safe again.

🏠 Children who have recently left refuge settings

Transitioning into a new home or school after abuse can be overwhelming. CALMSS Children's trust, provides continued emotional and practical support during this fragile period.

🤝 Children referred by professionals or families

If a child is living at home but is struggling with trauma symptoms due to past domestic abuse, we may be able to offer therapy or group work, depending on funding and availability.

We work with children affected by:

• Physical, emotional, or sexual abuse in the home

• Coercive control, gaslighting or witnessing harm to a parent

• Displacement from their home due to safety concerns

We do not require a formal domestic abuse diagnosis or social care plan to offer support. If a parent, carer or professional believes a child has been impacted by domestic abuse, we’ll listen and explore how we can help.

How Can You Help

Every child deserves safety, healing, and hope. At CALMSS Children’s Trust, we’re building a future where children affected by domestic abuse don’t just survive, but thrive.

Whether you're a parent, professional, donor or simply someone who cares, your support can change a child’s life.

🔹 Make a Donation

Your gift will directly fund play therapy, trauma counselling, education support and safe emotional spaces for children in need.
👉 https://gofund.me/61c92a34 

🔹 Fundraise With Us

Host a coffee morning, run a charity race, set up a birthday fundraiser, or get creative. Every pound raised helps us reach one more child.
📧  https://gofund.me/61c92a34 

🔹 Partner With Us

If you’re a business, school, or organisation looking to make a real difference, we’d love to collaborate.
We’re currently seeking partnerships for:

• Corporate giving

• Charity of the Year

• Awareness campaigns

• Employee volunteering

🔹 Spread the Word

Follow us on social media, share our message, and raise awareness. Even one post can lead to a child getting the help they need.

🌱 Coming Soon…

In the months ahead, we’ll be sharing:

• Volunteering opportunities

• Giving campaigns

• Sponsored events

• Our donor newsletter

Until then, your encouragement, belief, and advocacy means the world. Together, we’re building a community that refuses to let children fall through the cracks.