OPOKA CIO – a UK based Charity supporting Polish women and children affected by domestic violence.

Registered Charity Number: 1195206

Company Number: CE026183

Our Mission – Support That Changes Lives

OPOKA CIO provides:

• Helpline

• Practical, emotional, and psychological support

• Legal assistance and advocacy

• Safe shelter for families

• Psychoeducational programmes and crisis interventions

• Representation and support in navigating UK systems

OPOKA CIO – Values That Define Us:

1. Safety – Creating violence-free spaces for women and children

2. Empathy & Understanding – Support rooted in lived experience

3. Dignity – Respect for every individual

4. Sisterhood – A community of women sharing strength and hope

5. Autonomy – Empowering women to reclaim control over their lives

6. Education & Growth – Psychoeducation, training, mentoring

7. Professionalism – Ethical, knowledge-based practice

8. Hope – Belief in change and healing

Why OPOKA CIO Is Essential for Polish Women in the UK?

OPOKA CIO is a nationally recognised charity offering comprehensive support in Polish to families in crisis. Combining professionalism, ethics, and cultural understanding, OPOKA CIO has become a reference point in domestic violence prevention within the Polish diaspora.

1. Support in the native language

2. Cultural awareness

3. Combating isolation

4. Navigating UK systems

5. Safe space for mothers and children

6. Support from those who truly understand

Accreditations & Memberships:

OPOKA CIO operates under the highest quality standards, confirmed by:

• Women’s Aid Federation of England – National Quality Standard

• Helplines Partnership

• In progress: Leading Lights accreditation

• Memberships in prestigious organisations: WAFE, EVAW, ACEVO, NCVO, FLOWS, BACP and more