HARV is a non-profit, independent charitable organisation that aims to respond to the issues and needs of victims and survivors of domestic violence and abuse by providing quality and empowering services.

HARV also advocates for legislative and societal protection of survivors and raises public consciousness through education and information.

HARV exists primarily to provide women and children who are experiencing or have experienced domestic violence, with a range of quality services which enable them to make informed decisions about their future.

HARV has worked across Hyndburn and Ribble Valley since 1998.

In 2021 HARV

• received 5415 telephone calls to its Domestic Abuse helpline.
• worked directly with 672 female and 41 male victims of domestic violence.
• supported 756 children and young people indirectly by supporting their mothers.
• supported 363 children and young people directly through specialist children’s and young peoples services.
• provided 349 school students education or awareness raising classes in schools via specialist HARV staff.
• provided a direct  safeguarding  service  to 98 children and young people.
• provided play schemes for 23 children under the age of 11.
• provided weekly positive activities to 111 young people between the ages of 12 and 18.
• saw an increase of 26% in the number of new referrals.
• provided specialised Domestic Violence Awareness training to over 75 professionals.
• HARV have very specialised services that identify, support and protect children and young people.
• provided 113 adults with therapeutic support
• accommodated 13 families safe house accommodation
• supported 115 families into refuge accommodation
• supported 46 people to gain qualifications and basic skills