Emergency Support

RMC work with a wide range of vulnerable groups, including survivors of domestic abuse, victims of modern slavery, and individuals experiencing homelessness. 

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86,344

domestic incidents were attended by West Midlands Police in 2023

up 7.4% from the previous year

Source: Birmingham Domestic Abuse Prevention Strategy 2024+ | Birmingham City Council

20%

of all police-recorded crime in the UK from 2022–23 was related to VAWG

Source: Tackling violence against women and girls  – NAO report

Approximately

32,000

survivors with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) are likley to report domestic abuse within the UK each year.

But many survivors feel unable to come forward

Source: Analysis by the LSE and the Oxford Migration Observatory. Quoted by Domestic Abuse Commissioner. Safety-before-status-The-Solutions.pdf

Who we support

We work with vulnerable groups such as survivors of domestic abuse, victims of modern slavery and those experiencing homelessness.

Our safeguarding team, led by a dedicated manager and Designated Safeguarding Leads, offers personalised, multi-agency support.

RMC collaborate closely with partners across health services, social care, and the voluntary sector to identify, assess, and respond to risks of harm or abuse. 

Current projects

Birmingham NRPF Women’s Support Network

We work to support female survivors of domestic violence and alleviate the pressures they face. The aim of the project is to streamline and strengthen support these women through coordinated,
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Our work

RMC stands in solidarity with survivors of VAWG crimes everywhere and are committed to ensuring no survivor is turned away when trying to access support.

From April 2024 – March 2025

RMC supported 233 people to apply for indefinite leave to remain, allowing them to rebuild their lives independently from their abusers.

Offered wrap-around support to all survivors including access to English classes, employment and education advice, helping them to live with dignity and excel in their local communities.

RMC supported 262 survivors to access essential funding, providing them with the resources to safely leave their abusers.

Supported 44 parents who have survived domestic abuse to access maternity support including Healthy Start vouchers.

“Over the years we have worked with a number of caseworkers at RMC. All have been very helpful, some have gone above and beyond in trying to put in strong cases for our clients, and all have answered our own queries in relation to immigration. Together we have seen lots of successful cases.”
Domestic Abuse Advice & Support Worker, Ashiana Community Project 
“RMC is a valued partner of BSWA, we work effectively and proactively in the partnership supporting women who are vulnerable, subjected to domestic abuse, have NRPF and are in need of critical, emergency support.”
Famida Khan, Service Manager, Birmingham & Solihull Women’s Aid 
“RMC has changed my life, I was so upset when I became homeless, but RMC gave me new life in the UK.”
RMC Emergency Support Beneficiary 
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Responding to Violence Against Women and Girls: A Health Perspective

With numbers rising when it comes to Violence against women and girls, it's vital action is taken.
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Bintas Story

Binta’s determination and the right support helped her begin building a stable future. Taking steps toward stability, education, and the long-term housing she needs to live independently.
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Hassan’s story

Thanks to expert support and determination, Hassan was granted Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK as a survivor of domestic abuse. He is now living independently, free from violence, and rebuilding his life with the security of immigration status. He is finally able to look ahead to a future filled with hope and dignity.
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Ola’s Story – A case of a survivor of trafficking seeking safety

A young woman, trafficked into the UK as a child by people she trusted, is now on the path to safety and independence thanks to trauma-informed, multi-agency support from RMC.
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New beginnings after near disaster – How emergency housing saved Ruslana and Illia

After a difficult start to life in the UK, Ruslana and her 16-year-old son Illia are now living in safety, having been given the tools and knowledge by RMC to live independent lives.
  • Type: Stories

Dancho’s Story – Proving your residency

With every right to settle in the UK, Dancho struggled to prove his residency and get back into the system due to finding himself homeless and unable to pass the Habitual Residency Test.
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