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I Choose Freedom @ichoosefreedom.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Come and join our lovely team in Surrey 💜 We are recruiting for an Operations Administrator, and for this role we will be interviewing as soon as we have suitable applicants. Please email Sam@ichoosefreedom.co.uk for more information.

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I Choose Freedom @ichoosefreedom.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Proud to be finalists today at the Third Sector Awards for Best Charity Film (medium charity) for End the Horror, and Rising CEO for our wonderful Chief Executive Emma Bray. Along with our Chair Hilary Edwards and Communications Director Teresa Parker we had a great afternoon celebrating 🎉

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I Choose Freedom @ichoosefreedom.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Thank you so much to Love Grace who have donated these lovely handbags to women living in our refuges in memory of Grace Millane 👜 💕

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I Choose Freedom @ichoosefreedom.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

And that’s a wrap on ICF Summer Activities 2026! What a fun time we have had with our families ☀️

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I Choose Freedom @ichoosefreedom.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

A lovely evening in London celebrating our wonderful Chief Executive Emma Bray (nee Armstrong) being shortlisted for the Rising Chief Executive Award at the Third Sector Awards, and our awareness film End the Horror being shortlisted for Best Medium Charity Film 💫

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I Choose Freedom @ichoosefreedom.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

We are recruiting for a part-time Therapeutic Co-ordinator role. Come and join our lovely team in Surrey 💜 Email sam@ichoosefreedom.co.uk for more information. The closing date is the 27th July (or sooner) and the first stage online interview is 29th July (or sooner).

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I Choose Freedom @ichoosefreedom.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

We all know how it felt watching England lose. But imagine how it felt if you are living with someone you are afraid of. Expected violence can rise 38% when England don't win. We are here at www.ichoosefreedom.co.uk and the national helpline is 0808 2000 247. In an emergency, always call 999.

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I Choose Freedom @ichoosefreedom.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

An absolutely fantastic end to the week as we win a Gold Award at the prestigious Creative Circle Awards for sound design on our Halloween campaign to raise awareness of domestic abuse, End the Horror.

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I Choose Freedom @ichoosefreedom.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

We would like to say a big thank you to Sally Stimpson as she steps down as Chair of our Board of Trustees.

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I Choose Freedom @ichoosefreedom.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

We are recruiting for an Operations Administrator - come and join our lovely team, and make a difference to the lives of survivors of domestic abuse 💜

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I Choose Freedom @ichoosefreedom.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Our refuges provide a safe place to heal for survivors of domestic abuse. Here, Zoe explains what to expect 💜 youtu.be/qr107oc38eI?...

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A Safe Place To Heal for survivors

YouTube video by I Choose Freedom Charity

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I Choose Freedom @ichoosefreedom.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

We are so proud of our wonderful team members Jo, Kate, Tereza and Candice who represented I Choose Freedom today at a Buckingham Palace garden party for frontline workers. They spent time speaking to Her Majesty Queen Camilla about the important work of the charity.

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I Choose Freedom @ichoosefreedom.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Today we are celebrating our wonderful supporter Victoria Dorman, who ran the London Landmarks Half-Marathon for us and raised an amazing £1,060 in sponsorship 🏅

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I Choose Freedom @ichoosefreedom.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

We are looking for a full-time Domestic Abuse Refuge Advocate to join our fantastic team. Help us to make a difference to the lives of survivors of domestic abuse. If you are interested in the role, please email Sam@ichoosefreedom.co.uk

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I Choose Freedom @ichoosefreedom.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

We held our children's Easter party this afternoon 🐣🐰 We are incredibly grateful for the support from the organisations that made this possible - thank you!

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I Choose Freedom @ichoosefreedom.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Our Referral Line is here to make direct referrals into refuge 📞 Please call us between 8.30am-4.30pm, Monday-Friday, if we can help you or someone you are calling on behalf of. #DomesticAbuse

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I Choose Freedom @ichoosefreedom.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

We are looking for a new Children's Advocate for our East Surrey refuge - email zoe.s@ichoosefreedom.co.uk for more information. Help us to make a difference to the lives of child survivors of domestic abuse 💜

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I Choose Freedom @ichoosefreedom.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

This Mother's Day weekend, we want to recognise that many of the women staying with us in refuge are mothers, and we want to show today with our short film how we welcome children into refuge. Thinking of all the mums who are survivors this Mother's Day 🌺 m.youtube.com/watch?v=t1FN...

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A Safe Place To Heal - children

YouTube video by I Choose Freedom Charity

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I Choose Freedom @ichoosefreedom.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Thank you to Minister Jess Phillips and to the Femicide Census for giving us all an important moment to reflect on the women killed by male suspects over the past year. Seven minutes to read them all.

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I Choose Freedom @ichoosefreedom.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

A massive thank you to Bryden Johnson for nominating us as their Charity of the Year for the fourth year running 🏆

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I Choose Freedom @ichoosefreedom.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

This weekend for #InternationalWomensDay we are proud to launch our film "A Safe Place to Heal" which shows what it is like to be in our refuges.

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I Choose Freedom @ichoosefreedom.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

This Friday for International Women's Day, our staff team will be walking in the footsteps of survivors, collectively walking over 120 miles - the same distance survivors travelled to reach our refuges.

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I Choose Freedom @ichoosefreedom.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Our Referral Line is here to make direct referrals into refuge 📞 Please call us between 8.30am-4.30pm, Monday-Friday, if we can help you or someone you are calling on behalf of. #DomesticAbuse

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I Choose Freedom @ichoosefreedom.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Join us and run for I Choose Freedom at Run Gatwick in May! Help us to raise vital funds to support our mission in providing safety, a path to freedom and all the support survivors need to rebuild their lives free from abuse.

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I Choose Freedom @ichoosefreedom.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Some words from us at I Choose Freedom to anyone who needs to hear this today on Valentine's day. Real love will not hurt you.❤️ We are here for survivors today and everyday. Real love can be learning to love yourself again. And realise how incredible you are, and always have been 💜❤️

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I Choose Freedom @ichoosefreedom.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Some wonderful news - our CEO Emma is expecting a baby and is planning to take maternity leave from June 2026. We are now seeking an experienced interim CEO who brings proven expertise in property maintenance and compliance to lead the charity in her absence.

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I Choose Freedom @ichoosefreedom.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

We wanted to end this week with these powerful words from a survivor living in one of our refuges, about what I Choose Freedom means to her 💜

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I Choose Freedom @ichoosefreedom.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

We are excited to announce two fundraising events at Reigate Town Hall that will raise vital funds for I Choose Freedom 💜

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I Choose Freedom @ichoosefreedom.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

So, how are the New Year resolutions going? If you want to keep moving this January but would like some extra motivation, why not join an event or challenge in support of us at I Choose Freedom and help survivors of domestic abuse at the same time.

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I Choose Freedom @ichoosefreedom.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Come and join our brilliant team in East Surrey! We are looking for a new Children's Advocate - applications close at 5pm on Wednesday 28th January and first stage interviews are from Friday 30th January. Email sam@ichoosefreedom.co.uk

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I Choose Freedom @ichoosefreedom.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Get involved and support I Choose Freedom in 2026 — join the ICF team at Run Gatwick, Ride Reigate or Run Reigate Canicross & Trail!

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I Choose Freedom @ichoosefreedom.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

How lucky are we to have a visit from Santa for the children staying with us in refuge 🎅🎄❤️

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I Choose Freedom @ichoosefreedom.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Wishing everyone celebrating the happiest Christmas 🎄 and thank you everyone for your fantastic support for I Choose Freedom in 2025, we appreciate it so much 💫🤍

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I Choose Freedom @ichoosefreedom.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Wishing everyone celebrating the happiest Christmas 🎄 and thank you everyone for your fantastic support for I Choose Freedom in 2025, we appreciate it so much 💫🤍

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I Choose Freedom @ichoosefreedom.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Random acts of kindness go such a long way ✨️ - our supporter Lily Funnell made brackets for each of the women in our refuge with messages that focused on uplifting survivors at what be a really difficult time of year.

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I Choose Freedom @ichoosefreedom.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

This week our brilliant supporter Keisha Buchanan visited one of our refuges to bring some Christmas cheer and spirit to women and children at what can be a very difficult time of year.

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I Choose Freedom @ichoosefreedom.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

We did it! Together we’ve raised an incredible £13,296 through our Big Give campaign. 🎉🎉 Thank you so much to every person who has donated, shared and helped the spread the word to make this possible.

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Killed Women @killedwomennw.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

The VAWG Curriculum Day 13 Emma Bray, Chief Executive of Surrey-based domestic abuse charity I Choose Freedom, explains the reality of the funding situation for the refuge services the charity runs. www.ichoosefreedom.co.uk

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I Choose Freedom @ichoosefreedom.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Join our team in East Surrey! We are looking for a new Children's Advocate - applications close on the Thursday 11th December and interviews are from Monday 15th December. Email sam@ichoosefreedom.co.uk

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I Choose Freedom @ichoosefreedom.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Thank you to everyone who has supported our Big Give campaign – we’re over halfway there! We’re truly grateful to every person who has donated, shared and spread the word. Thanks to you, we’ve raised an incredible £6,370 in just three days. And it’s not over yet.

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A Warm Welcome to Refuge – Big Give

Our Welcome Packs & initial Advocacy provide a warm welcome for families who have fled situations of domestic abuse. This not only meets an immediate practical need, it ensures survivors receive suppo...

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I Choose Freedom @ichoosefreedom.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

The #BigGive is up and running! Donate to us today and your donation is doubled - for one week only, until 9th December.

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I Choose Freedom @ichoosefreedom.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Last night as part of our #16DaysOfActivism activity, we were proud to be on the pitch at Fulham FC for the Manchester City game talking about the lifesaving work we do. Thanks to everyone at the club for your incredible support 💜⚽️

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I Choose Freedom @ichoosefreedom.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Today is the first day of the Big Give where donations are DOUBLED for a week - we are aiming to raise £12,500 to fund 50 welcome packs and 50 introductory meetings with a domestic abuse advocate.

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I Choose Freedom @ichoosefreedom.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Tomorrow we start the Big Give, where donations are doubled! We are aiming to raise £12,500 to fund 50 welcome packs and 50 introductory meetings with a domestic abuse refuge advocate. We appreciate everyone who donates to help survivors, look out for the link tomorrow!

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I Choose Freedom @ichoosefreedom.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

The difference time spent outdoors can make to your mental health 🍂 We recently visited a local provision that offers outside play opportunities for our families and gardening space for our single survivors and mums whose children are in education.

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I Choose Freedom @ichoosefreedom.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

A practical ask this #16DaysofActivism - we are looking for size 8 maternity clothes for a survivor living in one of our refuges. If you or someone you know can help and live in or not far from Surrey, please send us a message Thank you 💜

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I Choose Freedom @ichoosefreedom.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we want to let you know how you can help survivors of domestic abuse. Here is our brilliant CEO Emma, who recorded this from one of our refuges.

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I Choose Freedom @ichoosefreedom.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Thank you Fulham FC ⚽️ for a fantastic evening raising vital funds and awareness for I Choose Freedom at the Fulham Female of the Year Awards and Fundraiser 🏆

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I Choose Freedom @ichoosefreedom.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

An honour for our team to meet Her Majesty Queen Camilla this morning, to talk about our lifesaving work with survivors, and to thank her for her incredible commitment to the issue of domestic abuse.

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I Choose Freedom @ichoosefreedom.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Today we are thrilled to announce we will be part of the Big Give Christmas Challenge 2025! During this time - 2nd December until the 9th December - donations to I Choose Freedom will be DOUBLED.

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