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 💜
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💜Enquiries (donations, volunteering etc) - info@ichoosefreedom.co.uk 💜
www.linktr.ee/Ichoosefreedom
Tomorrow we start the Big Give, where donations are doubled!
We are aiming to raise £12,500 to fund 50 welcome packs and 50 introductory meetings with a domestic abuse refuge advocate.
We appreciate everyone who donates to help survivors, look out for the link tomorrow!
We are aiming to raise £12,500 to fund 50 welcome packs and 50 introductory meetings with a domestic abuse refuge advocate.
We appreciate everyone who donates to help survivors, look out for the link tomorrow!
December 1, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Tomorrow we start the Big Give, where donations are doubled!
We are aiming to raise £12,500 to fund 50 welcome packs and 50 introductory meetings with a domestic abuse refuge advocate.
We appreciate everyone who donates to help survivors, look out for the link tomorrow!
We are aiming to raise £12,500 to fund 50 welcome packs and 50 introductory meetings with a domestic abuse refuge advocate.
We appreciate everyone who donates to help survivors, look out for the link tomorrow!
It was so wonderful to be outside together enjoying a crisp Autumn day 💕
To support our work, look out for the Big Give next week, from 2nd Dec, where donations will be DOUBLED 💛
To support our work, look out for the Big Give next week, from 2nd Dec, where donations will be DOUBLED 💛
November 27, 2025 at 11:04 AM
It was so wonderful to be outside together enjoying a crisp Autumn day 💕
To support our work, look out for the Big Give next week, from 2nd Dec, where donations will be DOUBLED 💛
To support our work, look out for the Big Give next week, from 2nd Dec, where donations will be DOUBLED 💛
On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we want to let you know how you can help survivors of domestic abuse. Here is our brilliant CEO Emma, who recorded this from one of our refuges.
November 25, 2025 at 11:20 AM
On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we want to let you know how you can help survivors of domestic abuse. Here is our brilliant CEO Emma, who recorded this from one of our refuges.
Thank you Fulham FC ⚽️ for a fantastic evening raising vital funds and awareness for I Choose Freedom at the Fulham Female of the Year Awards and Fundraiser 🏆
November 21, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Thank you Fulham FC ⚽️ for a fantastic evening raising vital funds and awareness for I Choose Freedom at the Fulham Female of the Year Awards and Fundraiser 🏆
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.
Please save the date and support us during our Big Give week to double your donation to help survivors of domestic abuse when they first arrive into refuge, and help us reach our target. Thank you!
November 11, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Please save the date and support us during our Big Give week to double your donation to help survivors of domestic abuse when they first arrive into refuge, and help us reach our target. Thank you!
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
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 💜
We’re always looking for small groups of local volunteers who’d like to lend a hand in helping us refresh our refuges. Interested in getting involved? Drop us a line at fundraising@ichoosefreedom.co.uk— we’d love to hear from you!’
October 7, 2025 at 8:52 AM
We’re always looking for small groups of local volunteers who’d like to lend a hand in helping us refresh our refuges. Interested in getting involved? Drop us a line at fundraising@ichoosefreedom.co.uk— we’d love to hear from you!’
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 💜
We would like to say a massive thank you and congratulations to the founders, trustees and volunteers of Furnistore that make such a positive difference to our work 💜
September 18, 2025 at 2:23 PM
We would like to say a massive thank you and congratulations to the founders, trustees and volunteers of Furnistore that make such a positive difference to our work 💜
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 to our brilliant team for looking after our families this summer, and thank you to everyone who supports us and makes this possible.
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July 29, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Thank you to our brilliant team for looking after our families this summer, and thank you to everyone who supports us and makes this possible.
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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.