Savera UK

What Savera UK does

Savera UK is a UK-registered charity (Charity Reg No 1145564, Company No 7564891) founded in 2010 and headquartered at 151 Dale Street, Liverpool. Its mission is to end 'honour'-based abuse (HBA) and harmful practices including forced marriage, female genital mutilation (FGM), conversion practices, virginity testing, breast ironing and spiritual abuse. The organisation serves three principal constituencies: survivors and those at risk, frontline professionals (social workers, police, healthcare, educators, journalists), and the wider public through community engagement.

Core products comprise a national helpline (0800 107 0726), a 1-to-1 Direct Intervention Service covering safeguarding, advocacy and risk assessment, fee-based or grant-funded Training and Education programmes for professionals, the HBA Media Guidelines and Quality Standards resource library, and Savera UK Youth. Underlying technology is modest: an informational website (saverauk.co.uk), an online Learning Hub (saverauklearninghub.co.uk), online self-referral and professional-referral forms, and digital channels across X, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube. There is no public API or developer platform.

The business model is a non-profit, grant- and donation-funded model. Revenue streams comprise charitable grants from foundations and government bodies (National Lottery Community Fund, Lloyds Bank Foundation, Big Lottery/VAWG, Henry Smith Charity, Garfield Weston, Smallwood Trust, Community Fund, Police and Crime Commissioners), individual donations, and grant- or subsidised professional training. Direct services to survivors are provided free of charge.

Name

Savera UK

Legal name

Savera UK

Website

https://saverauk.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Savera UK is a Liverpool-based registered charity, founded in 2010, that works to end 'honour'-based abuse and related harmful practices through a national helpline, 1-to-1 direct intervention services, professional training, and media guidelines, serving survivors, frontline professionals and affected communities across England and Wales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domestic Abuse Charity Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Protection, Child Protection & Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Response (BPAGAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cash & Voucher Assistance (CVA) and Emergency Livelihood Support (BPAGAAAJ), Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD)

Keywords

• Honour-based abuse support
• Harmful practices prevention
• Survivor safeguarding services
• Professional training programmes
• Community awareness campaigns

Headquarters

HQ city

Liverpool

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel

Revenue model

1. Charitable Grants and Funding: Savera UK operates as a registered charity funded primarily through grants from foundations and government bodies. Major funders include The National Lottery Community Fund, Lloyds Bank Foundation for England & Wales, Big Lottery (Violence Against Women and Girls Initiative), The Henry Smith Charity, Garfield Weston Foundation, Smallwood Trust, PCC Cheshire, Community Fund, and Emily Spurrell (Police and Crime Commissioner).
2. Donations: Individual donations from public supporters, including one-time and recurring contributions. The organization runs fundraising campaigns and events to generate voluntary contributions.
3. Training and Education Services: Fee-based training programs for professionals and organizations seeking to build capacity in identifying and responding to HBA and harmful practices. Part of National Lottery-funded Training and Education Project.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Savera UK is a registered charity providing a 1-1 Direct Intervention Service and a National Helpline (0800 107 0726) to survivors and those at risk of honour-based abuse and harmful practices, delivering safeguarding, advocacy, risk assessments and empowerment programmes. Alongside direct client services, the charity runs Training and Education programmes for professionals, produces HBA Media Guidelines, and operates awareness campaigns such as the March to End HBA and the Culture is Beautiful festival.

Product overview

Savera UK is a charity organization (not a technology product company) offering a portfolio of direct intervention services and educational resources focused on ending honour-based abuse (HBA) and harmful practices. The core offerings include a 1-1 Direct Intervention Service providing safeguarding and advocacy for survivors, a National Helpline for immediate support, HBA Media Guidelines for responsible reporting, Training and Education programmes, and Youth engagement through Savera UK Youth. The organization also produces awareness campaigns including the Culture is Beautiful event and community exhibitions, and collaborates on research tools such as the Domestic Abuse Reporting Toolkit with academic partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Savera UK Youth: A platform providing younger generations the opportunity to take the lead in campaigning and educating their peers about HBA and harmful practices.

Products and services

• 1-1 Direct Intervention Service Frontline service providing expertise in helping survivors and those at risk of honour-based abuse and harmful practices, including safeguarding, advocacy, risk assessments, and facilitating clients leaving abusive environments. Delivered face-to-face from the Liverpool office with occasional travel.
• National Helpline A national helpline service (0800 107 0726) providing advice and support for individuals at risk or experiencing honour-based abuse and harmful practices, operating weekdays 10am-4pm.
• Training and Education Programmes Training programmes equipping frontline professionals (social workers, police, healthcare workers, educators, journalists) with skills to identify and respond to honour-based abuse and harmful practices, delivered in-person and online.
• HBA Media Guidelines Comprehensive media guidelines for reporting on honour-based abuse and harmful practices, including guidance on language, terminology, interviewing survivors, and best practices for responsible reporting.
• Savera UK Youth A youth initiative providing a platform for younger generations to take the lead in campaigning and educating their peers about honour-based abuse and harmful practices.
• Domestic Abuse Reporting Toolkit A collaborative toolkit developed with the University of Sheffield to help journalism students, educators, journalists and editors report accurately and ethically on domestic abuse and honour-based abuse.
• Culture is Beautiful Campaign Annual campaign event featuring the March to End HBA and Festival of Culture at the Bombed Out Church, celebrating culture while separating it from abuse and raising awareness of honour-based abuse and harmful practices.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,000+ survivors helped since 2010
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Crime Desk (Daily Mail)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 June 2026Savera UK partnered with The Crime Desk at the Daily Mail to campaign against honour-based abuse and improve reporting on the issue. The campaign series examines HBA and honour killing cases, with Savera UK advising on language, terminology, and providing expert information on the characteristics of honour and their implications.
• University of SheffieldcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 April 2026Collaborated on the Domestic Abuse Reporting Toolkit, contributing expert content specifically focused on reporting on HBA and harmful practices including forced marriage, FGM, conversion therapy and spiritual abuse.
• University of LiverpoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership established in 2021 to build on data and develop research to improve understanding and responses to HBA. Multiple research papers published in the Journal of Investigative Psychology and Offender Profiling.
• Liverpool Arab Arts FestivalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural partnership bringing events celebrating Arab heritage, art, music and open conversations to Liverpool, amplifying voices of Arab heritage communities.
• Maria Fogg Family LawminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLongstanding partner supporting Savera UK's events and campaigns, including March to End HBA sponsor.
• MSB SolicitorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organisation supporting International Women's Day celebrations and ongoing collaboration.
• St Luke's Bombed Out ChurchminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner for Culture at the Bombed Out Church festival, hosting annual awareness-raising march and cultural celebration.
• Zonta LondonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLongstanding campaign partner since 2022, supporting the March to End HBA.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Iranian and Kurdish Women's Rights Organisation (IKWRO): IKWRO is a UK charity providing specialist advice and direct services to Middle Eastern, Kurdish, and Afghan women affected by honour-based abuse, forced marriage, FGM, and domestic abuse. It overlaps directly with Savera UK's cultural-specialist HBA mission and casework delivery model.
• Jewish Women's Aid: Jewish Women's Aid is a UK charity providing culturally sensitive support to Jewish women and children experiencing domestic abuse, including hidden abuse and forced marriage. It mirrors Savera UK's model of community-specific, faith/culture-sensitive direct intervention.
• Karma Nirvana: Karma Nirvana is a UK-registered charity that runs a national helpline and provides direct support to victims of honour-based abuse and forced marriage. It is the closest direct peer to Savera UK, operating in the same specialist HBA niche with similar helpline, advocacy, and training offerings.
• Southall Black Sisters: Southall Black Sisters is a London-based charity providing specialist support for Black and minority women facing domestic and sexual abuse, including honour-based abuse and forced marriage. It shares Savera UK's intersectional, culturally specific service model and advocacy focus.
• Muslim Women's Network UK: Muslim Women's Network UK is a national charity supporting Muslim women and girls facing abuse, including honour-based abuse, forced marriage, and FGM. It is a closely aligned peer addressing overlapping beneficiary communities with research, helpline, and policy advocacy activity.
• Sharan: Sharan is a UK charity dedicated to ending violence and abuse against women, with a particular focus on honour-based abuse, forced marriage, and domestic abuse within South Asian and other minority communities. It mirrors Savera UK's survivor-centred, culturally specific direct intervention approach.

Emerging players

• Advance Charity: Advance is a UK charity providing specialist support for women experiencing domestic abuse, including those facing honour-based abuse, and runs the Minerva service in London. It is comparable to Savera UK in offering specialist intervention and advocacy but operates primarily in a different regional footprint.

Others

• Forced Marriage Unit (FMU): The Forced Marriage Unit is a joint Home Office and Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office unit that provides direct support to victims of forced marriage and works on prevention. It is a government-led peer that operates in the same HBA/forced marriage space as Savera UK but as a public-sector statutory body rather than a charity.

Broad incumbents

• Refuge: Refuge is one of the UK's largest specialist domestic abuse charities, operating the National Domestic Abuse Helpline and a network of refuges. It is a broad incumbent that serves the same survivor population as Savera UK but at significantly greater scale and with a broader (non-cultural-specialist) remit.
• Women's Aid: Women's Aid is the national federation of domestic abuse services in England, supporting survivors and coordinating a network of local providers. It overlaps with Savera UK's mission on domestic abuse but operates as a broad umbrella rather than a HBA specialist.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/saverauk
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@saverauk6948
• Facebookfacebook.com/SaveraUK
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/savera-uk
• Instagraminstagram.com/saverauk

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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