Over Christmas 2024 we were proud to work with Essex and Herts based charity Safer Places, supporting local women, men and their children to re-build a safe home after domestic abuse.

Over 4,900 domestic abuse phone calls to the police, within a single year, have been made within our areas of Epping Forest and Harlow. This equates to around 94 calls a week. (Data from the police service and Safer Places).

Knowing how important a safe home is, Hammond & Smith were a designated drop off location for new homeware items, helping local women, men and their children re-build a safe home after domestic abuse.

We were overwhelmed by the generosity of items and monetary donations for the charity which will greatly help local families on their journey to recovery.