# I Choose Freedom Charity

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; Wales
- **Charity number:** 289508
- **Other names:** REIGATE AND BANSTEAD WOMEN&#x27;S AID
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Company number:** [01806055](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/01806055)
- **Registered:** June 1, 1984
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&amp;p_p_lifecycle=0&amp;p_p_state=maximized&amp;p_p_mode=view&amp;_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=289508


## Contact

- **Address:** C/O MULBERRY &amp; CO, EASTGATE HOUSE, DOGFLUD WAY, FARNHAM, SURREY
- **Postcode:** GU9 7UD
- **Phone:** 0303 330 0033
- **Email:** info@ichoosefreedom.co.uk
- **Website:** www.ichoosefreedom.co.uk/



## Activities

**Objects:** The object of the Company is to promote the welfare of those who experience or have experienced domestic abuse and their children (hereinafter referred as ‘clients’) by:3.1 providing access to temporary refuge in safe accommodation where clients can find protection from threatening behaviour, violence or abuse (psychological, physical, sexual, financial or emotional);3.2 providing skilled practical help, advice and emotional support to enable clients to return to independent living.  Such help may include support and advice to other family members or significant associates where this is thought to be material in promoting the future well-being of clients.  To offer resettlement service where applicable and services for children;3.3 influencing, contributing and encouraging the development of public policy and good practice relevant to domestic abuse, including fostering and promoting co-operation between other persons and bodies at local and national level, and participating in relevant activities; and3.4 educating the public in the causes and effects of domestic abuse.

**Activities:** I Choose Freedom is a charity that provides refuge and a path to freedom for survivors of domestic abuse. We have three refuges that house women and children. As part of our Refuge for All project, we also offer self-contained units to support any survivor.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** Accommodation/housing
- **Who:** Children/young People, Other Defined Groups



## Geography

- Surrey





## Trustees

| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| **Philipsia Greenway** | Chair | Sept. 6, 2024 |
| Carolyne Njoki KINYANJUI |  | July 26, 2021 |
| Charlene Booth |  | Dec. 10, 2022 |
| David Hallam |  | Sept. 6, 2024 |
| Hilary Ann Edwards |  | Sept. 21, 2021 |
| Jane Elizabeth Healey |  | Feb. 17, 2025 |
| Katy Curtis |  | Sept. 6, 2024 |
| Sally Jane Stimpson |  | March 19, 2019 |




