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UK Charities Hire Women Contractors for Safer Spaces

2/22/2026

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  • UK domestic abuse charities are hiring female contractors to create safer environments for survivors.
  • Lisa Cantwell-Hope of Refuge says male contractors can trigger distress, needing escorts.
  • There was a 73% rise in tradeswomen apprenticeships from 2019 to 2022.
  • Anna Moynihan, TaskHer co-founder, notes demand for female tradespeople among single women and the LGBT community.
  • Electrician Erin describes a rewarding Refuge collaboration and rising female representation in the trades.