Empowering Women. Changing Lives.
Providing holistic, trauma-informed support for women and families in Hull Meet Our Services See Our ImpactEmpowering Women. Changing Lives.
Providing holistic, trauma-informed support for women and families in Hull Meet Our Services See Our ImpactSupporting Women Since 2000
Purple House—officially known as Winner, the Preston Road Women’s Centre—is a women-led organisation supporting women and children affected by domestic abuse.
From our purple building on Preston Road in Hull, we offer wraparound services that promote safety, recovery and independence. We believe every woman deserves a life free from fear, and we’re here to walk alongside her at every step.
We are proud to provide support through:
Domestic Abuse Support
Practical and emotional help from trained IDVAs and ISVAs
Safe Housing
Supported accommodation and crisis homes across Hull
Affordable Legal Advice
Non-profit family law from our in-house legal teamNon-profit family law from our in-house legal team
Nursery Provision
On-site childcare for children aged 0–5
Training & Courses
Accredited, confidence-building education
Youth Support
Girlz Only youth club for young women aged 10–18
Volunteering Opportunities
Flexible, meaningful roles for local women
All services are designed with women’s voices, lived experiences and ambitions at the centre. Our approach is feminist, trauma-informed, and rooted in the belief that empowerment changes lives.
Our Journey
1999
Local women form a grassroots network on the Preston Road Estate
2002
Hull City Council gifts the purple building, and Purple House is born
2004–2019
Expansion into legal services, housing, training, and youth support
Today:
Purple House supports thousands of women and families each year with life-changing services
Rooted In Feminist Values
We believe that domestic abuse is a systemic issue tied to gender inequality and social injustice. Our work is based on feminist principles of empowerment, solidarity and equity.
We do not believe in temporary solutions. We invest in long-term support, skills, and self-belief. We listen without judgment, and we walk beside women as they take their next steps.
A Safe And Welcoming Space
Our centre is designed to be a calm, inclusive environment for women accessing support. Facilities include:
- Private rooms for confidential advice or therapy
- Training and education rooms
- Outdoor and indoor nursery space
- Our charity shop next door
- Accessible entrances and on-site parking
Led By Women, Working Together
Our dedicated team includes domestic abuse specialists, legal professionals, youth workers, nursery practitioners, and volunteers.
We work in partnership with a wide range of local and national organisations including: ● Humberside Police
- Hull City Council
- Social services
- Local schools and health teams
- Women’s sector agencies across the UK
Recognised For Our Impact
Purple House has received recognition for its innovation, collaboration and long-standing commitment to women’s empowerment.