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We are thrilled to announce that Hull Sisters has been honoured with the prestigious BBC Humberside Make a Difference Community Group Award. This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to making a positive impact on our community. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who voted for us. Your support means…

Thank you to Channel 4 News for interviewing us on this vital topic, the effect of the cost of living crisis on black and minoritised women, and our efforts to support our vulnerable community during these difficult times. As the UK economy is crippled by inflation and soaring food and…

We’re proud to announce that we have been shortlisted as a finalist in the Community Group category in the BBC Radio Humberside’s Make A Difference Awards. It is awarded to a group of people who have helped to genuinely change the lives of others within the community.

Sonia Jalal, the founder of the non-profit organisation Hull Sisters, which had been supporting some asylum seekers, said she felt “very helpless”. Ms Jalal said: “We feel we should do more, but we don’t have any more resources. That is increasing stress and we are very, very upset with the…

Asylum seekers and refugees come to the UK because they are not safe in their countries. They have experienced violence, abuse, war and trauma. Their journeys have been tortuous, and they faced risk, discrimination, violence, abuse and hardship. Many die on their travels or do not reach safety as they…

We are pleased to share our 2021-22 Impact Report. Some quick facts from the report: 600+ women and children registered and supported 61% of our users describe themselves as victims of domestic violence 80% of our users face poverty and isolation Economic abuse is as high as 60% among our…

We joined almost 70 women’s organisations and individuals in a statement to the UK Government calling on them to scrap the Rights Removal Bill. This bill endangers women and girls. The Human Rights Act is an essential tool to protect women and girls facing all forms of gender-based violence. Read…

Hull community group says mums are struggling to afford baby milk formula as costs surge. Hull Sisters has made an “urgent” appeal for donations of baby milk formula as data shows that the price of the cheapest brand of infant formula has increased by 22%. This comes just a day…

Of the 600 women helped, most have fled horrors, including domestic violence, honour-based abuse, rape and female genital mutilation. ‘We have women too afraid to stand in foodbank queues in case it gets back to their husband’ When Sonia Jalal was told her charity for women blighted by abuse was…

As women’s incomes are squeezed, many are forced to stay in abusive situations, facing an unthinkable choice of harm or destitution. We joined 80 women’s organisations calling for the HM Treasury to ensure women have the support they need in the cost of living crisis. Read the statement here.