Ryan FowlerHourglass (Safer Ageing), the UK’s only charity dedicated to ending the abuse, harm and exploitation of older people, has joined the Employers’ Initiative on Domestic Abuse (EIDA), a leading national network of employers committed to tackling domestic abuse in the workplace.
By becoming a member, Hourglass is pledging to promote safer, more supportive working environments both within its own organisation and across the wider employment landscape. The charity’s involvement brings a much-needed focus to the abuse of older people, including those who remain in or return to work later in life.
Veronica Gray, deputy CEO of Hourglass, said: “We’re delighted to join the Employers’ Initiative on Domestic Abuse. As the UK’s leading charity for older victim-survivors, this partnership allows us to support our own people while also raising awareness across the EIDA network about the specific needs of older employees affected by domestic abuse. Abuse doesn’t stop at retirement age – and neither should support.”
Hourglass operates a 24/7 helpline and provides frontline support and advocacy across the UK, helping to ensure that the voices of older victim-survivors are not overlooked in national safeguarding conversations.
Susan Bright, CEO of EIDA, welcomed the charity’s membership. “We’re thrilled to welcome Hourglass to our growing network. Their focus on older victim-survivors will enrich the way employers think about domestic abuse across all life stages. Together, by sharing knowledge, best practice and lived experience, we can help ensure every UK employer takes action.”
