Help Us Build Real Women’s Refuges – No Time Limits. No Red Tape. Just Real Help.
At Dope Soul Village, we’ve never been about surface-level solutions or sticking plasters. We’re about real change, and right now, we’re joining forces with the incredible Shelly, founder of Led by Dreams, to make that change happen — one safe space at a time.
We’re not building temporary shelters.
We’re building homes.
For women. For their children. For their pets.
With no time limits and tangible support — because survival should never come with a deadline.
This is more than a project — it’s a mission rooted in lived experience. Both Shelly and I (Sam, founder of Dope Soul Village) know first-hand how broken the system is. And we’re doing something about it.
But to get this off the ground, we need you.
This is your chance to be part of a UK-wide movement that will change lives.
🎯 Here’s How You Can Help Right Now
1. Donate to Our GoFundMe
Every pound helps us fund renovations, security, furnishings, and keep the lights on. No amount is too small.
👉Click her to DONATE
2. Buy Merch
Our feminist tees, hoodies and mugs don’t just look good — they do good. Profits go directly into this mission.
👉 Shop the collection
3. Volunteer Your Skills
We urgently need experienced volunteers who can give their time and expertise in:
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Social Media / Content Creation
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Content Creators (commission-based merch sellers welcome!)
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PR & Marketing
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Website Design
If you’ve got the skills and the passion, we’d love to hear from you.
🛠️ We’re Also In Need Of Supplies:
To turn these buildings into homes, we need donations of:
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Paint & decorating supplies
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Plants & landscaping materials
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Building materials
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Flooring / carpets
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Security systems
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Furniture (beds, sofas, tables, wardrobes, etc.)
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Bedding (duvets, pillows, blankets, etc.)
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Clothes for women and children
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Toys (all ages welcome)
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Pet supplies (because women should never have to choose between safety and their animals)
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School and education supplies
If you run a business and would like to be added to our supplier list for any of the above, please get in touch.
🏡 Landlords & Property Owners – We Need You Too
Are you a landlord who:
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Has a large multi-room property you’d be willing to lease for use as a women’s refuge?
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Has a standard family home you’d consider renting to one of our families starting over?
We are also looking for partners who can offer:
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Education and training services
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Driving lessons
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Accredited qualifications and skills training
Please email us at help@dopesoulvillage.com to be added to our Safe Housing and Services Network.
📣 This Is a Community Mission – And It's Growing
We plan to open multiple women’s refuges across the UK by the end of 2026.
This is just the beginning. And we can’t do it without a village.
If you believe every woman deserves a safe home, a fresh start, and real support - now is the time to act.
Whether you can donate, share, shop, or offer your skills - it all matters.
Let’s build something that lasts.
Let’s rebuild lives.
Let’s show women they’ve not been forgotten.
With love and purpose,
Sam (Dope Soul Village) & Shelly (Led by Dreams)