Jump Up – A Safe Space for Women and Children
From pain to power — one jump at a time.
• Around 950,000 children witness domestic abuse
• 1 in 4 women (aged 16–59) experience domestic abuse in their lifetime
• Up to half of women in abusive relationships experience sexual violence from their partner
About Us
At Jump Up, we understand. Many of us have been exactly where you are now — feeling frightened, isolated, or unsure where to turn. We know the pain, the confusion, and the fear that can come from living with or leaving domestic abuse.
That’s why we’ve created a warm, welcoming drop-in centre, open Monday to Friday, 10am–2pm, where you can come for a chat, a cup of tea, and the chance to breathe. No judgement, no pressure — just understanding, compassion, and the support you deserve.
Our friendly team is here to listen and help you find a way forward. Whether you need emotional support, practical advice, or guidance from one of our experienced experts, we’ll walk beside you every step of the way. We can talk through options around housing, safety, legal support, and rebuilding confidence — or we can simply sit, listen, and help you feel heard.
You don’t need an appointment. Just pop in, take a seat, and let us bring the biscuits.
Because you don’t have to go through this alone.
Jump Up – helping women and children find safety, strength, and freedom.
Founder – Lisa Holley Palmer
My Story – Why I Created Jump Up
There was a time when I lost everything — my home, my safety, my confidence.
I left a violent relationship, fought through the courts, and tried to rebuild my life with my young son. For a while, I thought I’d found love again — someone who understood struggle and loss. But behind the charm was addiction, chaos, and violence.
I watched everything I’d worked for fall apart.
There were moments I didn’t think I could go on.
I felt broken, ashamed, and alone.
But I kept fighting — for my son, for myself, and for the life we both deserved.
Through that journey, I discovered how hard it is to find real, human support — somewhere safe to talk, cry, ask questions, and rebuild from the ground up. That’s why I created Jump Up: a place for women and children to feel safe, seen, and supported.
This isn’t a charity built from theory — it’s built from lived experience.
From someone who knows what it’s like to lose everything, and what it takes to rise again.
Because no woman should have to face that journey alone.
Jump Up – where healing begins, one cup of tea at a time.
