OUR STORY

The Esther Project was established in 2011 & officially registered as a CIC in 2013, with the purpose of supporting local women facing challenges related to homelessness.

The goal was to create a safe haven where women could seek refuge, recovery & rehabilitation.

Between 2011-2013, our founder, Lianne Kirkman, was also involved in setting up a project called "Helping Hands" while working as a community support worker for a church in Leamington Spa.

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In April 2023, 'Esther House' was established under the Helping Hands banner as a pilot project, providing a safe haven for women in need of support & accommodation. In Feb 2024, Lianne made the decision to focus full time on The Esther Project to build on the work to create gender-specific, trauma informed spaces, allowing individuals to have a safe place to recover and heal.​

The future vision for The Esther Project includes expanding on gender-specific accommodation & support to reach more individuals in need. Additionally, plans are in motion to establish Esther Retreat Farm, a rural property where women with more complex needs can retreat to heal & find peace in a serene environment conducive to their recovery journey.

The Esther Projects commitment is to provide tailored support and resources to empower women on their path to healing & transformation.