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About Petronela’s Hope Charity
Petronela’s Hope is a UK registered charity (Charity No. 1207298) dedicated to supporting women, men, and families affected by domestic abuse, trauma, and difficult life situations.
The charity provides emotional support, mentoring, advocacy, and guidance to help individuals rebuild their lives in safety, dignity, and confidence.
Petronela’s Hope offers a structured support pathway for survivors of domestic abuse, including one-to-one mentoring, trauma-informed emotional support, and referrals to specialist services such as therapy, legal advice, housing support, and safeguarding services.
We currently provide support through our Advice Centre in Medway, as well as through outreach and online support across the UK.
Our Domestic Abuse Mentoring Programme is designed to help survivors understand abuse, rebuild confidence, develop independence, and move towards long-term stability.
We believe that with the right support, every person can rebuild their life after abuse.
Petronela’s Hope is supported by volunteers, professionals, and partners who share our core values:
Faith, Love, Respect, Loyalty, and Faithfulness.
Awards & Recognition
Petronela’s Hope and its founder Petronela Zilik have received several awards and recognitions for community work, domestic abuse support, and charity activities across the UK.
Our Funders & Partners
Domestic Abuse Support & Healing Programmes – Petronela’s Hope
We believe that healing is possible, and through art, music, and dance, you can reclaim your voice and find peace.
Charity Activities
Our charity (1207298) is dedicated to supporting clients affected by domestic violence through a comprehensive range of services. These services are free for individuals receiving Universal Credit or those with a low income. We offer the following:
Advice Centre – Domestic Abuse Support
Basic Necessities
Police Assistance
Legal Assistance
Long-term Support for Single Parents
Continuous Support
Home Furnishing Support
Educational Support
Counselling & Mentoring Programme
Interpreter Services
Housing Assistance
Advocacy & Risk Assessment
Benefits Applications
Therapy Sessions
Support for Homeless & Low-Income Families
Our mission is to support victims of domestic violence by providing emotional, legal and practical help, helping them rebuild safe and independent lives.
Domestic Abuse
Domestic abuse is a serious and widespread problem that affects millions of people every year. According to the latest statistics, the police registered 1,453,867 incidents and crimes related to domestic abuse in the year ending March 2023. Sadly, women are the majority of the victims, accounting for 86% of the cases. The consequences of domestic abuse are devastating, leaving deep scars that require extensive support to heal. In the Medway towns, many vulnerable people face hopelessness and despair and may resort to homelessness, substance abuse, or even violence as a way of coping.
Petronela's hope was set up as part of a healing process. Yes, we understand we can't stop domestic abuse; however, we strongly believe that we can open new doors and opportunities for victims to take back their lives, gain confidence, and boost their self-esteem through art, music, and dance. In 2024, we aim to reach out to victims within the Medway towns by offering them a safe place to get away from the abuse. Over the last couple of years, the people at Petronela's Hope have helped hundreds of families, both in Medway and across Europe.
Founder
Since 2021, Petronela has been organising charity events and community projects to support victims of domestic abuse, single mothers, and vulnerable families. Her work gradually grew into a larger support network, which led to the official founding of the charity.
In 2024, she founded Petronela’s Hope, which now provides support services including domestic abuse mentoring, advocacy, therapy support, advice services, and community programmes for survivors, children, and families.
Under her leadership, Petronela’s Hope supports people across England, including Eastern European and migrant communities, who often face additional barriers such as language difficulties, isolation, and lack of access to support when experiencing domestic abuse or crisis situations.
Petronela has studied domestic abuse advocacy and psychology, and in 2025 she graduated with an HND Diploma in Business at London Churchill College. She is currently studying Family Law to strengthen her knowledge and better support victims of domestic abuse through legal and advocacy work.
Petronela is also the author of Choose to Never Give Up 1 and Choose to Never Give Up 2, books based on her personal journey as a survivor of domestic abuse. All proceeds from the books support the work of Petronela’s Hope charity.
She continues to speak publicly about recovery, resilience, and hope, and is committed to giving a voice to those who were silenced by abuse.
Petronela Zilik
Founder & Director - Petronela’s Hope
Registered Charity No. 1207298
Author & Speaker
www.petronelazilik.com
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Your generosity helps survivors of domestic abuse find hope, healing, and a brighter future. Whether you choose to give a one-time donation or become a monthly donor, your support transforms lives. Your contribution enables us to:
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