Domestic abuse and violence

Many people live in fear in their own homes. Survivors of domestic violence often have to leave their homes as a result of the abuse or the threat of repeat incidents.

Run in partnership with Chorley Council, the sanctuary scheme aims to offer another option for those who would otherwise have to move house and leave everything behaving at a time when they need their support networks the most.

This is done by providing additional security to their property.

To be eligible to apply to the scheme you must:

• live within the South Ribble or Chorley area
• be a survivor of domestic violence
• have a right to occupy the property for example have (or live with a family member who has) a tenancy in their name or own the property
• wish to remain in that property
• the perpetrator must no longer reside at or be given access to the property.

For more information you should email housing@southribble.gov.uk.

Please note, the scheme is not an emergency service and the police should be contacted if you are in immediate danger on 999.