I Choose Freedom
@ichoosefreedom.bsky.social
Providing refuge and a path to freedom for Survivors fleeing Domestic Abuse.
💜Enquiries (donations, volunteering etc) - info@ichoosefreedom.co.uk 💜
www.linktr.ee/Ichoosefreedom
💜Enquiries (donations, volunteering etc) - info@ichoosefreedom.co.uk 💜
www.linktr.ee/Ichoosefreedom
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Hello Blue Sky! Let's introduce ourselves:
At I Choose Freedom, our aim is to empower those who’ve experienced domestic abuse, to provide refuge, and to put an end to domestic abuse.
At I Choose Freedom, our aim is to empower those who’ve experienced domestic abuse, to provide refuge, and to put an end to domestic abuse.
An honour for our team to meet Her Majesty Queen Camilla this morning, to talk about our lifesaving work with survivors, and to thank her for her incredible commitment to the issue of domestic abuse.
November 19, 2025 at 5:04 PM
An honour for our team to meet Her Majesty Queen Camilla this morning, to talk about our lifesaving work with survivors, and to thank her for her incredible commitment to the issue of domestic abuse.
Today we are thrilled to announce we will be part of the Big Give Christmas Challenge 2025! During this time - 2nd December until the 9th December - donations to I Choose Freedom will be DOUBLED.
November 11, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Today we are thrilled to announce we will be part of the Big Give Christmas Challenge 2025! During this time - 2nd December until the 9th December - donations to I Choose Freedom will be DOUBLED.
As we reach the end of #BlackHistoryMonth we share these words from Maya Angelou 💜
#StandingFirmInPowerAndPride
#StandingFirmInPowerAndPride
October 30, 2025 at 10:25 AM
As we reach the end of #BlackHistoryMonth we share these words from Maya Angelou 💜
#StandingFirmInPowerAndPride
#StandingFirmInPowerAndPride
At I Choose Freedom, we know there is nothing Halloween can bring that is more frightening than the reality of living with domestic abuse.
Out in cinemas soon. Thank you to everyone who gave their time to make this campaign possible.
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youtu.be/RGmYu7RGDzU?...
youtu.be/RGmYu7RGDzU?...
Out in cinemas soon. Thank you to everyone who gave their time to make this campaign possible.
🎃
youtu.be/RGmYu7RGDzU?...
youtu.be/RGmYu7RGDzU?...
End the Horror.
YouTube video by I Choose Freedom Charity
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October 27, 2025 at 12:58 PM
At I Choose Freedom, we know there is nothing Halloween can bring that is more frightening than the reality of living with domestic abuse.
Out in cinemas soon. Thank you to everyone who gave their time to make this campaign possible.
🎃
youtu.be/RGmYu7RGDzU?...
youtu.be/RGmYu7RGDzU?...
Out in cinemas soon. Thank you to everyone who gave their time to make this campaign possible.
🎃
youtu.be/RGmYu7RGDzU?...
youtu.be/RGmYu7RGDzU?...
Tickets for our fundraising night are now on sale! 🎉🎉
🤩 Fulham FC Female of the Year Awards & Fundraiser 🤩
An evening of celebration, community, and fundraising in support of I Choose Freedom.
📆 Tuesday 18th November
⏱ 6pm - late
📍 Water's Edge, Fulham Pier, London SW6 6HH
🤩 Fulham FC Female of the Year Awards & Fundraiser 🤩
An evening of celebration, community, and fundraising in support of I Choose Freedom.
📆 Tuesday 18th November
⏱ 6pm - late
📍 Water's Edge, Fulham Pier, London SW6 6HH
October 17, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Tickets for our fundraising night are now on sale! 🎉🎉
🤩 Fulham FC Female of the Year Awards & Fundraiser 🤩
An evening of celebration, community, and fundraising in support of I Choose Freedom.
📆 Tuesday 18th November
⏱ 6pm - late
📍 Water's Edge, Fulham Pier, London SW6 6HH
🤩 Fulham FC Female of the Year Awards & Fundraiser 🤩
An evening of celebration, community, and fundraising in support of I Choose Freedom.
📆 Tuesday 18th November
⏱ 6pm - late
📍 Water's Edge, Fulham Pier, London SW6 6HH
We start this week in #BlackHistoryMonth with some inspirational words from Toni Morrison:
"Your real job is that if you are free, you need to free somebody else. If you have some power, then your job is to empower somebody else."
#StandingFirmInPowerAndPride
"Your real job is that if you are free, you need to free somebody else. If you have some power, then your job is to empower somebody else."
#StandingFirmInPowerAndPride
October 13, 2025 at 10:14 AM
We start this week in #BlackHistoryMonth with some inspirational words from Toni Morrison:
"Your real job is that if you are free, you need to free somebody else. If you have some power, then your job is to empower somebody else."
#StandingFirmInPowerAndPride
"Your real job is that if you are free, you need to free somebody else. If you have some power, then your job is to empower somebody else."
#StandingFirmInPowerAndPride
This #WorldMentalHealth Day, we wanted to share some photos from our craft day. We know how important creative activities can be for mental health, for children and adults alike 💜
October 10, 2025 at 3:18 PM
This #WorldMentalHealth Day, we wanted to share some photos from our craft day. We know how important creative activities can be for mental health, for children and adults alike 💜
Thanks to the generous support from Smile Sleigh, we were able to brighten up the playroom in one of our refuges with a beautiful new mural!
Huge thanks also to the amazing volunteer team from Estee Lauder who brought the mural to life 💜
Huge thanks also to the amazing volunteer team from Estee Lauder who brought the mural to life 💜
October 7, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Thanks to the generous support from Smile Sleigh, we were able to brighten up the playroom in one of our refuges with a beautiful new mural!
Huge thanks also to the amazing volunteer team from Estee Lauder who brought the mural to life 💜
Huge thanks also to the amazing volunteer team from Estee Lauder who brought the mural to life 💜
This week for #BlackHistoryMonth, we are sharing the inspiring words of Angela Davis:
"I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept."
#StandingFirmInPowerAndPride
"I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept."
#StandingFirmInPowerAndPride
October 6, 2025 at 10:44 AM
This week for #BlackHistoryMonth, we are sharing the inspiring words of Angela Davis:
"I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept."
#StandingFirmInPowerAndPride
"I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept."
#StandingFirmInPowerAndPride
On the first day of #BlackHistoryMonth, we want to thank our Black colleagues and charity supporters for being part of I Choose Freedom.
October 1, 2025 at 9:08 AM
On the first day of #BlackHistoryMonth, we want to thank our Black colleagues and charity supporters for being part of I Choose Freedom.
The biggest I Choose Freedom thank you to everyone who was part of Run Reigate yesterday 🏃♀️☀️🏃♂️
From runners to volunteers you were all incredible, both on the day and behind the scenes beforehand 💫
From runners to volunteers you were all incredible, both on the day and behind the scenes beforehand 💫
September 22, 2025 at 5:14 PM
The biggest I Choose Freedom thank you to everyone who was part of Run Reigate yesterday 🏃♀️☀️🏃♂️
From runners to volunteers you were all incredible, both on the day and behind the scenes beforehand 💫
From runners to volunteers you were all incredible, both on the day and behind the scenes beforehand 💫
We are looking for a Domestic Abuse Refuge Advocate to join our wonderful team in East Surrey 👇
September 22, 2025 at 12:24 PM
We are looking for a Domestic Abuse Refuge Advocate to join our wonderful team in East Surrey 👇
We are here for ALL survivors of domestic abuse 💜
September 19, 2025 at 8:48 AM
We are here for ALL survivors of domestic abuse 💜
It was wonderful this week to celebrate 30 years of Furnistore, a local charity we have worked with over many years to help our survivors when they move locally to help furnish their properties. They have also helped furnish our actual refuge properties.
September 18, 2025 at 2:23 PM
It was wonderful this week to celebrate 30 years of Furnistore, a local charity we have worked with over many years to help our survivors when they move locally to help furnish their properties. They have also helped furnish our actual refuge properties.
We are delighted today to announce global economic abuse expert Dr Nicola Sharp-Jeffs OBE as our first charity Ambassador.
We could not be prouder to have Nicola as our Ambassador, and to be working with her to amplify our life-saving and life-changing work.
We could not be prouder to have Nicola as our Ambassador, and to be working with her to amplify our life-saving and life-changing work.
September 17, 2025 at 9:22 AM
We are delighted today to announce global economic abuse expert Dr Nicola Sharp-Jeffs OBE as our first charity Ambassador.
We could not be prouder to have Nicola as our Ambassador, and to be working with her to amplify our life-saving and life-changing work.
We could not be prouder to have Nicola as our Ambassador, and to be working with her to amplify our life-saving and life-changing work.
Would you like to run a challenge this month to raise funds for our lifesaving work?
We have some last minute places made available, please email Louise at louise@ichoosefreedom.co.uk if you'd be interested in a September challenge to support our work! You can run a 5k, 10k or a half-marathon.
We have some last minute places made available, please email Louise at louise@ichoosefreedom.co.uk if you'd be interested in a September challenge to support our work! You can run a 5k, 10k or a half-marathon.
September 1, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Would you like to run a challenge this month to raise funds for our lifesaving work?
We have some last minute places made available, please email Louise at louise@ichoosefreedom.co.uk if you'd be interested in a September challenge to support our work! You can run a 5k, 10k or a half-marathon.
We have some last minute places made available, please email Louise at louise@ichoosefreedom.co.uk if you'd be interested in a September challenge to support our work! You can run a 5k, 10k or a half-marathon.
Come and join our brilliant team! We are looking for a full time Domestic Abuse Refuge Advocate for our East Surrey Refuge.
The closing date is Wednesday 20th August and the first stage for the online interview is from Friday 22nd August (or sooner if possible).
The closing date is Wednesday 20th August and the first stage for the online interview is from Friday 22nd August (or sooner if possible).
August 14, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Come and join our brilliant team! We are looking for a full time Domestic Abuse Refuge Advocate for our East Surrey Refuge.
The closing date is Wednesday 20th August and the first stage for the online interview is from Friday 22nd August (or sooner if possible).
The closing date is Wednesday 20th August and the first stage for the online interview is from Friday 22nd August (or sooner if possible).
A huge thank you to Surrey Freemasons from all of us at I Choose Freedom! The Surrey Freemasons assembled a team of volunteers and supporters to repaint a wing at one of our communal refuges, as well as providing new curtains, noticeboards and fridges.
August 13, 2025 at 12:35 PM
A huge thank you to Surrey Freemasons from all of us at I Choose Freedom! The Surrey Freemasons assembled a team of volunteers and supporters to repaint a wing at one of our communal refuges, as well as providing new curtains, noticeboards and fridges.
Today we are delighted to announce the launch of our Referral Hotline for survivors of domestic abuse who need refuge spaces. The hotline is also available for professionals and family & friends.
August 12, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Today we are delighted to announce the launch of our Referral Hotline for survivors of domestic abuse who need refuge spaces. The hotline is also available for professionals and family & friends.
So proud of our volunteer Ruth Barker, who has been awarded the Individual Volunteer Award in the Reigate and Banstead Volunteer Awards 💫
August 11, 2025 at 10:09 AM
So proud of our volunteer Ruth Barker, who has been awarded the Individual Volunteer Award in the Reigate and Banstead Volunteer Awards 💫
Thank you so much to our long-term supporters at Bryden Johnson for a wonderful Charity Golf Day that raised important funds for I Choose Freedom 💫
It was a pleasure to attend the event and for our CEO Emma Armstrong to speak about our lifesaving work supporting survivors of domestic abuse.
It was a pleasure to attend the event and for our CEO Emma Armstrong to speak about our lifesaving work supporting survivors of domestic abuse.
July 17, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Thank you so much to our long-term supporters at Bryden Johnson for a wonderful Charity Golf Day that raised important funds for I Choose Freedom 💫
It was a pleasure to attend the event and for our CEO Emma Armstrong to speak about our lifesaving work supporting survivors of domestic abuse.
It was a pleasure to attend the event and for our CEO Emma Armstrong to speak about our lifesaving work supporting survivors of domestic abuse.
We are hiring a part-time Fundraising Adminstrator - please share 💜
July 10, 2025 at 6:51 PM
We are hiring a part-time Fundraising Adminstrator - please share 💜
With the sad announcement that the Women's Aid Live Chat service will be closing at the end of July, please be assured we are here to support survivors.
You can email us at info@ichoosefreedom.co.uk or you can call the National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247.
You can email us at info@ichoosefreedom.co.uk or you can call the National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247.
June 30, 2025 at 6:42 PM
With the sad announcement that the Women's Aid Live Chat service will be closing at the end of July, please be assured we are here to support survivors.
You can email us at info@ichoosefreedom.co.uk or you can call the National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247.
You can email us at info@ichoosefreedom.co.uk or you can call the National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247.
Our before and after pics! We are so happy to be able to open our updated playroom 🥳 🎉
We do this with massive thanks to Linda and Reg from the Reginald and Josephine Haley Charitable Trust, and to the late Mildred Jackson, who very kindly left a legacy gift to us.
We do this with massive thanks to Linda and Reg from the Reginald and Josephine Haley Charitable Trust, and to the late Mildred Jackson, who very kindly left a legacy gift to us.
June 12, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Our before and after pics! We are so happy to be able to open our updated playroom 🥳 🎉
We do this with massive thanks to Linda and Reg from the Reginald and Josephine Haley Charitable Trust, and to the late Mildred Jackson, who very kindly left a legacy gift to us.
We do this with massive thanks to Linda and Reg from the Reginald and Josephine Haley Charitable Trust, and to the late Mildred Jackson, who very kindly left a legacy gift to us.