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Completion of sanctuary for domestic abuse survivors built with our readers’ donations will be ‘moment of pride for us all’, says developer

The latest series of Channel 4’s reality dating show Married at First Sight UK has sparked widespread criticism for normalising harmful behaviour. The charities Women’s Aid and Refuge have publicly condemned the show’s inclusion of a male participant with a history of domestic abuse accusations.

Under current laws, the victim and the perpetrator must be over 16 for it to be deemed a crime of domestic abuse

Camilla is seen visiting a refuge and meeting survivors as the documentary follows her on her mission to shine a spotlight on domestic abuse

Domestic abuse survivor Hannah says she felt ‘degraded’ and ‘violated’

The donation of £150,000 sees The Independent surpass halfway mark in funding for the second house in our campaign for domestic abuse victims 

Construction is well underway at site of first new home funded by our Brick by Brick appeal, as Refuge chair thanks readers for ‘building hope’

Ground has been broken, foundations have been laid, and walls are being built.

Safe houses offer essential shelter and security for those fleeing domestic abuse. However, many refuges have limited funding and space, and sometimes can’t accommodate survivors’ diverse needs—including large families and pets.