Welwyn Hatfield Women’s Refuge and Support Services is an independent local agency providing services for women and children who have experienced domestic violence or abuse. They are an independent organisation run by women, for women and they are full members of the Women’s Aid Federation of England ( WAFE ).

 

The organisation was set up in 1990 when concerned members of Welwyn Hatfield Council invited women in the community to a public meeting to address the locally unmet needs of women living with domestic violence. Their aim is to provide safe accommodation and help and support in the community to women and children who have been physically, sexually or emotionally abused.