Little Sanctuary
Little Sanctuary is a trauma-informed, safe and protected space for women who are among the most marginalised in Plymouth.
Who needs Little Sanctuary?
The women we aim to support have experienced multiple and overlapping forms of harm, including childhood trauma, sexual violence, domestic abuse, repeated violent relationships, addiction, repeated child removals, homelessness, and offending. Many have been system-harmed and carry deep mistrust of services.
The Little Sanctuary team.
Our team brings significant experience alongside lived experience, enabling us to build trust, reduce barriers to engagement, and respond relationally rather than punitively.
The vision is to provide a warm, relational space where women can:
• Rest and feel safe
• Build trusting relationships
• Access practical and emotional support
• Heal from trauma at their own pace
• Take steps towards stability, recovery, and hope
Based on Mutley Plain
Green Space is based within the Green Space Community Hub on Mutley Plain. Unlike other women-only spaces in the city, Little Sanctuary will intentionally reach women who often do not engage with, or are excluded from, existing services due to so-called “challenging behaviours” and complex needs.