‘There comes a point where we need to stop just pulling people out of the river. We need to go upstream and find out why they’re falling in.’
– Desmond Tutu –
ENGAGE | EDUCATE | EMPOWER
Breaking the Cycle of Domestic Abuse through Awareness, Prevention & Early Intervention
1 in 4 women will experience domestic abuse at some point in their adult lifetime
(ONS, 2025)
1 in 6 men will experience domestic abuse at some point in their adult lifetime
(ONS, 2025)
1 in 5 children will experience domestic abuse at home as they are growing up
(ONS, 2025)
(CSEW, 2025)
(ONS, 2025)
(Home Office, 2019)
About us
Alpha Vesta CIC is an Essex-based Community Interest Company, founded in 2019 by Lucy Whittaker with a mission to ‘Break the Cycle of Domestic Abuse’ by focusing on awareness, prevention and early intervention.
We combine specialist expertise with practical workplace applications to ENGAGE, EDUCATE and EMPOWER members of the community, businesses and organisations to understand their valuable role in recognising and responding to domestic abuse at the earliest opportunity.
Our Services
Our Essex services are funded by the Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner and The National Lottery Community Fund, eliminating financial barriers in addressing this social and economic issue.
Engaging Communities
Our community awareness JD Initiative works at grassroots level, building awareness for individuals, businesses, organisations, community groups and services:
- 1hr Public Awareness Sessions
- Je Safe Space Accreditation
- J9 Plus Enhanced Training
Engaging Employers
We engage, educate and empower employers to strengthen their duty of care to employees by building awareness and developing an effective workplace response:
- Awareness and Training Packages
- Policy Development and Review
- Consultancy Services
- Workplace Resources
Engaging Survivors
Written alongside survivors of domestic abuse, our education and empowerment programme is designed to build confidence, self-esteem and Independence post-abuse:
- Learning Modules
- Peer Support Sessions
- Advocacy
Consultancy & Private Services UK Wide
In addition to our funded public training provision within Essex, we deliver bespoke, fee-based training and consultancy services to organisations across the UK. We pride ourselves on confidentiality and discretion when working with clients and bring an extensive experience of working with:
- Statutory agencies
- Public sector services
- Local authorities
- National and regional private employers
- Charities and third sector organisations
- Community networks and partnerships
We recognise that a “one size fits all” approach is ineffective when addressing Domestic Abuse within the workplace. The size, structure, sector, and risk profile of your organisation will determine the level of intervention, policy development and cultural change required. Our bespoke packages are therefore fully tailored to your operational environment, workforce demographics and strategic priorities.
