Speke Garston Domestic Violence Project was set up as a company in May 1998 and registered as a charity in September 1998.  The need for a domestic abuse organisation was identified by residents and agencies working in the area who recognised this crime as one of their main concerns in the community. In January 2011, the charity legally changed its name to South Liverpool Domestic Abuse Services (SLDAS) and widened its area of work across South Liverpool and the wider South- Central areas of Liverpool. Since this time, SLDAS have supported around 10,000 women through our services and over 300 women through our accredited volunteer training programme. SLDAS provides services and activities for women and young people who have experienced domestic abuse, as well as volunteering opportunities for women concerned about the issues of violence against women and girls. We seek to raise awareness in communities, the voluntary sector, with statutory providers and amongst professionals, about the nature and impact of domestic abuse.