About us
Equation is a specialist domestic abuse charity across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. We support male and LGBTQ+ survivors, help people change unhealthy behaviours, educate children and young people about healthy relationships, and train professionals to recognise abuse. We work with communities to build relationships free from abuse, control and fear.
Our mission
Our goal is a society where relationships are equal and healthy, and everyone is free from domestic abuse, sexual violence and gender inequality. We believe this is achievable. Domestic abuse is not inevitable — it’s rooted in inequality, and it can be prevented through education, support and holding people who cause harm to account.
- Supporting survivors
- Prevention and Intervention
- Holding perpetrators to account
- Training Professionals
Why our work matters
Domestic abuse can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, or background. Men and LGBTQ+ people can face significant barriers to recognising abuse, seeking support, and being believed when they do. Domestic abuse has a devastating impact on individuals, children, families, and communities. Lasting change is only possible when prevention, survivor support, and perpetrator accountability work together. That’s why Equation is dedicated to ensuring everyone affected by domestic abuse can access the support they need to live safely and thrive.
- Everyone deserves to live free from abuse and fear.
- Specialist, inclusive services help people feel heard and understood.
- Early support improves safety, wellbeing, and recovery.
- Awareness challenges stigma and harmful stereotypes.
- Prevention education in schools helps build healthy, respectful relationships.
- Training professionals improves awareness, responses, and outcomes for survivors.
- Perpetrator accountability is essential in challenging harmful behaviours, promoting lasting change, and preventing future abuse.
What we do
We support survivors of domestic abuse to access safety and specialist help. We deliver healthy relationship education in schools, run behaviour change programmes for people who cause harm, and train professionals across Nottinghamshire to respond well — so survivors get the right support, every time.
Supporting Survivors
Helping Male and LGBTQ+ people affected by abuse access safety, information and specialist support.
Educating Young People
Teaching children and young people about healthy relationships, to prevent abuse before it starts. Through our Great, Equate and Targeted Projects.
Changing Behaviour
Working safely with people who use abusive behaviour, to reduce harm and increase survivor safety. Through our Your Choice Project.
Training Professionals
Equipping professionals to recognise abuse and respond effectively.
Raising Awareness
Campaigning to challenge attitudes towards domestic abuse, sexual violence and gender inequality, and to signpost survivors to safety.
Supporting survivors
Anyone can be affected by domestic abuse, whatever their gender, age or background. Equation supports Men and LGBTQ+ people, because everyone deserves to feel safe. If you’re worried about yourself or someone else, we’re here to help — whenever you’re ready to talk.
We’re here Monday to Friday, 9.30 am to 4.30 pm, excluding bank holidays (7.30 pm on Wednesdays) – 24/7 confidential voicemail available outside these times.
- Help for Men
0800 995 6999 - Help for LGBTQ+ people
03300 880787 - Help for Women (Juno Women’s Aid)
0808 800 0340 - Help for Children (Childline)
0800 1111
Educating the next generation
We run curriculum-aligned programmes in primary and secondary schools across Nottinghamshire, teaching children and young people about healthy relationships and domestic abuse. We also deliver targeted support for young people at greater risk, building confidence and self-esteem so they can make positive choices in their own relationships.
- The GREAT Project
For primary schools - Equate
For secondary schools - Choices and Know More
Targeted support for young people at risk
Helping professionals respond to domestic abuse
We train and support professionals across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire — including police, health workers, social workers and teachers — to recognise domestic abuse and respond effectively. We share best practice guidance and resources nationally, helping frontline workers everywhere feel confident supporting survivors and responding safely to people who cause harm.
Meet our leadership team
Equation is led by an experienced chief executive and senior team, overseen by a board of trustees who bring expertise from across finance, leadership, and the domestic abuse sector. Together, they make sure every decision — from strategy to safeguarding — keeps survivors’ safety at the centre of our work.
Anthea Tainton
Chief Executive Officer
Greg Gillespie
Co-Chair Trustee Board