Cuan Saor Women

What Cuan Saor Women does

Cuan Saor Women's Refuge is a registered Irish non-profit charitable organization established in 1994 and headquartered at 7 Parnell Street, Raheen, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. It provides crisis intervention, short-term refuge accommodation, and ongoing support services to women and children experiencing domestic violence across the South Tipperary region. Its service portfolio includes four self-contained furnished refuge apartments operating at full capacity, a 24-hour freephone helpline (1800 576757) available 365 days a year, one-to-one support and information sessions, outreach appointments in designated South Tipperary towns, accredited trauma counselling, court accompaniment, specialized childcare with art and play therapy, aftercare, and a schools programme on healthy relationships. Specialized content is also produced for under-served subpopulations including Traveller women, LGBT individuals, elderly persons, and people with disabilities.

The organization operates on a non-commercial, free-at-point-of-use model with no proprietary technology stack. All services are confidential and delivered by a small team of six staff, supplemented by referral partners. Revenue is derived from two streams: statutory funding from Tusla (Child and Family Agency), the Irish government body responsible for child and family welfare, and public donations, with the organization stating that at least €1.80 of every €2 donated reaches the help fund.

Cuan Saor is embedded in the regional social services ecosystem, holding reciprocal referral relationships with Tusla, An Garda Síochána, the HSE, the Department of Social Protection, Focus Ireland, and Tipperary Rape Crisis & Counselling Services. It is also a member of SAFE Ireland, the national representative body for 40 frontline domestic violence services. The go-to-market approach is community-led, relying on awareness campaigns (16 Days of Action, White Ribbon), schools workshops, radio and print media engagement, community event presence, and a newsletter to reach beneficiaries and donors across South Tipperary.

Name

Cuan Saor Women

Legal name

Cuan Saor Women's Refuge

Website

https://cuansaor.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cuan Saor Women's Refuge is an Irish non-profit founded in 1994 that provides free, confidential refuge accommodation, a 24/7 helpline, counselling, court accompaniment, and outreach services to women and children experiencing domestic violence across South Tipperary, funded by Tusla and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domestic Violence Support Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Safeguarding) (BPADAHAF)

Keywords

• Domestic violence support
• Refuge accommodation
• Crisis helpline services
• Trauma counselling
• Court accompaniment support

Headquarters

HQ city

Clonmel

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: The organization accepts donations from the public to fund services for women and children. The website states at least €1.80 of each €2 donated reaches the help fund.
2. Government Funding: Funded by Tusla (Child and Family Agency), the government body responsible for child and family welfare in Ireland.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cuan Saor Women's Refuge is a non-profit domestic violence support organisation providing free and confidential services to women and children in South Tipperary, Ireland. Its core offerings include short-term crisis refuge accommodation in self-contained furnished apartments, a 24/7 freephone helpline, one-to-one support and information services, outreach appointments across South Tipperary, court accompaniment, accredited counselling, specialised childcare with art and play therapy, and aftercare services. All services are free, confidential, and accessible around the clock.

Product overview

Cuan Saor Women's Refuge is a domestic violence support organization offering a comprehensive suite of services for women and children experiencing domestic abuse. The core offering consists of refuge accommodation with crisis support, a 24-hour freephone helpline, one-to-one support and information services, outreach services across South Tipperary, court accompaniment, counselling, and specialized childcare services. These services are integrated to provide crisis intervention, safety planning, emotional support, and aftercare. The organization also provides educational resources on domestic violence orders, online safety, and safety planning. All services are provided free of charge and are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Refuge Accommodation Short-term crisis accommodation for women and children fleeing domestic violence, featuring self-contained fully furnished apartments with secure outdoor garden areas at Cuan Saor's Clonmel facility.
• 24 Hour Freephone Helpline Free phone helpline available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year (1800 576757), providing practical and emotional support to women experiencing domestic violence and access to all other services.
• Support and Information Service One-to-one sessions with trained workers to discuss situations and explore options, available to women in the refuge or using day services through drop-in or appointment.
• Outreach Support and Information Appointment-based outreach service available to women in designated towns and villages throughout South Tipperary who cannot access the Clonmel refuge.
• Court Accompaniment Service Support worker assistance with court forms, court attendance, understanding court decisions, and related custody, access, maintenance, separation or divorce matters across South Tipperary courts district.
• Counselling Service Appointment-based counselling provided by an accredited counsellor for women who have moved on from abusive relationships but still experience trauma.
• Childcare Services Childcare worker support providing a safe environment for children to explore feelings and understand the impact of domestic violence, including art therapy, play therapy, and age-appropriate programmes.
• Training and Awareness Raising Training available to community groups on request, awareness workshops, and a schools programme focusing on healthy versus unhealthy relationships.
• Aftercare Ongoing support services provided to women and children after they leave the refuge to support their transition to independent living.
• Child and Family Support Comprehensive support for children accompanying mothers, linking families with relevant services including social protection, Tusla, healthcare, and legal services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Four units of emergency accommodation at full capacity during 2017

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tusla (Child and Family Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1994Tusla is the government body responsible for child and family welfare in Ireland. They are a key referral source and funder for Cuan Saor services. Women accessing the refuge are linked with Tusla for child-related support services.
• SAFE IrelandcoreOthersSAFE Ireland is the national representative body for women's frontline domestic violence services in Ireland. Their 40 member organisations provide a range of services and supports. Cuan Saor operates as part of this network of domestic violence services.
• Department of Social ProtectionminorOthersGovernment department providing financial support and services to women and children in the refuge.
• Garda Síochána (Irish Police)minorOthersLaw enforcement partnership for safety planning and protection of domestic violence victims.
• HSE (Health Service Executive)minorOthersHealthcare services including mental health services and substance misuse services that refuge residents are linked with.
• Focus IrelandminorOthersHousing and homeless services that women leaving the refuge may be referred to for continued support.
• Tipperary Rape Crisis & Counselling ServicesminorOthersSpecialized sexual violence counselling and support services in the Tipperary area.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Tusla - Child and Family Agency: Irish statutory agency responsible for child and family welfare, including commissioning and funding frontline DV services like Cuan Saor. Relevant as the principal funder and referral partner shaping the operating environment.

Broad incumbents

• SAFE Ireland: National representative body coordinating 40 member frontline DV services across Ireland, of which Cuan Saor is a member. Provides national policy voice, training, and standards — making it a broader incumbent operating above the local-refuge level.

Direct peers

• Women's Aid (Ireland): National domestic violence support organization in Ireland operating a helpline, refuge referrals, and policy advocacy. Directly comparable to Cuan Saor as a frontline DV service provider, but operating at national rather than regional scale.
• ADAPT House (Limerick): Domestic violence refuge and support service in the Mid-West region offering refuge, outreach, court accompaniment, and children's services. Directly comparable in service mix and regional-refuge model to Cuan Saor.
• Dublin Rape Crisis Centre: Provides crisis counselling, helpline, and therapeutic services to sexual violence survivors in the greater Dublin area. Comparable to Cuan Saor's counselling and helpline functions, with stronger specialization in sexual violence.
• Aoibhneas Women's Refuge: Dublin-based refuge and support service for women and children experiencing domestic violence. Offers refuge, counselling, court support, and outreach — closely aligned with Cuan Saor's integrated service delivery model.
• Sonas Domestic Violence Charity: Operates refuge and community-based domestic violence services in the Dublin region with similar integrated support offerings including counselling and aftercare. Comparable as a regional DV refuge and support provider.
• Mayo Women's Support Services: Provides refuge, outreach, court accompaniment, and children's services for DV survivors in County Mayo. Comparable regional refuge operating model with similar limitations on capacity and geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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