People with no recourse to public funds (NRPF) who experience domestic abuse may be able to access advice, financial assistance and accommodation through specialist support services.
The Flexible Fund provides one-off payments to help survivors of domestic abuse, including people with NRPF. The fund consists of:
Applications cannot be made directly by survivors and must be submitted through an eligible specialist domestic abuse service.
For information about eligibility, referrals and how to apply, see the Women's Aid website.
The Support for Migrant Victims Scheme (SMV) may be able to provide support to survivors of domestic abuse and other forms of gender-related abuse who are destitute and have NRPF.
The scheme prioritises survivors who do not have another route to financial support such as the Migrant Victims of Domestic Abuse Concession (MVDAC). It would not normally be available where support can be provided by the Home Office or local authority, such as asylum support or support provided by children’s social care.
In some exceptional circumstances, temporary support may be available while a person accesses another source of support.
Support may include:
Referrals must be made by a local authority, voluntary and community sector organisation, or statutory agency.
For more information about eligibility and referrals, see the Southall Black Sisters website.
The following organisations provide information, advice and support to people experiencing domestic abuse:
Women's Aid provides a directory of local domestic abuse services.
Further information on support services is available in the government guidance domestic abuse: how to get help.
Page updated: 11 August 2026
