Fleebags
Launching December 2026.
Practical support when it’s needed most.
Fleebags are discreet, waterproof bags designed to support individuals who may be preparing to leave an abusive relationship.
Created to hold essential items and provide access to practical support, Fleebags help remove some of the immediate barriers people can face when planning their next steps.
Through trusted community partners and local stockists, our aim is to make practical support available when it is needed most.
You’re Not Alone
Fleebags were created to provide practical support for individuals who may be thinking about leaving, preparing to leave, or simply exploring their options. Sometimes the first step isn’t leaving.
Sometimes it’s understanding that support is available when you’re ready.
2.3 Years
Many people experiencing high-risk domestic abuse live with it for an average of 2.3 years before seeking formal support. Leaving isn’t always straightforward, and reaching out for help can take time.
7 Times
On average, people attempt to leave or return to an abusive relationship seven times before leaving permanently. This can be due to trauma bonding, fear, financial pressures, family circumstances or
concerns for personal safety.
Support Is Available
If you’re struggling, feeling trapped or unsure what to do next, you are not alone. Everyone’s situation is different, and there is no right or wrong timeline when it comes to seeking support or making changes.
Leaving Isn’t Always Simple
Leaving an abusive relationship is often one of the most difficult decisions a person can face.
Many people ask themselves why they stay, why they return, or why it feels so hard to leave. The reality is that domestic abuse is complex, and fear, trauma bonding, financial pressures and concerns for personal safety can all make the situation feel overwhelming. You are not alone, and support is available when the time is right for you.
You may not have access to essential items
You may be worried about money or financial independence
You may have concerns about your safety or the safety of others
You may feel uncertain about what to do next
Providing practical support
Fleebags are designed to provide immediate, discreet support to individuals who are:
Planning to leave
Unable to leave but need guidance
Safety support
Signposting and your legal rights
They offer practical help at a time when it is needed most.
What Each Bag Provides
Every Fleebag has been carefully designed to provide practical support when it is needed most.
Each Fleebag includes:
A mobile phone
A travel card
A voucher for food or clothing
All items are provided without expiry, allowing them to be used when the time is right for the individual. All access to Fleebags is confidential.
Making A Critical Difference
Having access to essential items will offer an individual the chance to leave safety access the support they deserve.
Fleebags are designed to remove some of the immediate barriers individuals face, providing practical, accessible support.
Support Beyond The Bag
Fleebags are part of a wider support approach.
We also provide:
- Guidance on planning to leave safely via the awareness program
- Access to collection points through trusted partners
- Signposting to other support services
- Information on Claires Law and your legal rights
Available Across The Black Country Region
The Fleebags initiative has been rolled out across the Black Country , working with trusted partners and organisations to ensure support is available when it is needed.
Collection points are kept discreet to protect the safety and privacy of individuals accessing support.
To access a Fleebag or find your nearest location:
Contact us directly
Speak to a trusted support organisation
Request support through our network
If your organisation would like to become a registered collection point or support this initiative, we welcome partnerships across the region.
Discreet, Accessible Support
Fleebags are designed to be small, discreet and easy to access when the time is right.
Whether someone is exploring their options, preparing to leave or taking their first steps towards safety, access to practical support can make a meaningful difference. Support that fits around real-life situations, not the other way around.
Who This Is For
This support is for:
Individuals thinking about leaving
Those planning to leave
Those preparing for a safer future
