1984 – Our first refuge is opened…

In April 1984 NVCFR was able to open a refuge for three families on the Wellingborough Road in a house that had been purchased for renovation at our request by Leamington Spa Housing Association.  The good news was that the rent we had to pay was £15 per week; the bad news was that no funds were available for renovation, or to deal with the dry rot.

It was also in 1984 that our 24 hour helpline was developed to offer support 24/7 for our women in refuge as well as to women who were escaping domestic abuse from across the country.