About Dawn’s New Horizon

Dawn’s New Horizon Charity Number: 1196950

Founded by Lorraine Curston and supported by a Board of Trustees and Partners, Dawn’s New Horizon (DNH) is a non-profit making domestic abuse support organisation, providing help and support services to men and women in the Broadland District area of Norwich, over the phone or face to face.

DNH helps people who have experienced domestic or sexual abuse, providing them with information and support so they can take back control of their lives. All services are 100% confidential. 

BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Lorraine Curston (CEO)
In the course of rebuilding her life after years of abuse by her ex-husband, Lorraine noticed a real lack of local help and support for those experiencing domestic abuse that was funded and could be accessed easily. Lorraine wanted to change this and decided to start her own domestic violence support group. Lorraine is the driving force of the organisation and responsible for all of the services delivered by DNH.

Richard Garnett (Chair)
As DNH has grown, the greater demands on services have also created greater demands on funding and governance to support the services. With a background in senior management and consultancy, Richard is leading on the governance and the transition to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), which is the newest structure for charities under the UK’s Charities Commission.

Michelle Garrod (Treasurer)
As with governance, the greater demands on services and funding has required additional demands on the financial control of the organisation. As a qualified accountant, previously working within the charity sector, current business owner and long-time supporter of DNH, Michelle provides the leadership and financial assurance for funders and the long-term financial resilience of DNH.

Our services are FUNDED BY DONATIONS and include:

• ACT Therapy, counselling & coaching
• Haircuts and make-overs
• Household items to start up home
• Accompanying to hospital, police, doctors, solicitors
• Safety planning advice
• Help with rehabilitation
• Help completing forms
• Signposting to other agencies
• Providing a listening ear.

Dawn’s New Horizon Shop
Lorraine opened the Dawn’s New Horizon (DNH) Shop on Cannerby Lane, Sprowston in 2012 to raise awareness of domestic violence and to support those affected by it in the Broadland district of Norwich. As DNH grew and began offering new services, it was decided that new larger premises were needed and, in September 2023, DNH re-located to a new hub a short distance away on Corbet Avenue. The new hub includes a shop that is an Aladdin’s Cave of treasures including books, clothing, jigsaws and children’s toys, household items and small items of furniture, as well as a private office / consulting room.

DNH and partners offer a range of well-being services including an advice and information service about domestic abuse support on a drop-in basis, as well as ACT Therapy, counselling and coaching by appointment. Haircuts, clothing and household items to set up home are also available for those in need.

There is always someone available to talk to in the shop. As well as supporting those experiencing domestic abuse, the DNH Shop has become a hub for the local Sprowston community with customers of all ages regularly popping in to buy items, or just for a chat.

Opening Hours
09:00 – 16:00 Monday
09:00 – 16:00 Tuesday
09:00 – 16:00 Wednesday
09:00 – 16:00 Thursday
09:00 – 16:00 Friday
10:00 – 16:00 Saturday

ACT Therapy & Coaching

DNH in partnership with Pause Reflect Grow offers ACT Therapy and coaching for those who have moved on from domestic abuse on a practical level, but are finding it difficult to move on with their thoughts and feelings. This support takes the form of either 6 x one to one sessions or a series of group workshops and is funded by Dawn’s New Horizon. Please contact us if this is something you feel would benefit you.

Pause Reflect Grow offers bespoke private ACT Therapy and Coaching, including recovery from the lasting effects of domestic abuse, maintaining sobriety, and coping with anxiety and depression. For more information about these and other bespoke private therapy and coaching services, please click here.

Dawn’s New Horizon Partners
Aspire Hair Salon providing haircuts
Pause Reflect Grow providing coaching and counselling
Reedsafe providing electrical P.A.T. testing

Dawn’s New Horizon Supporters
Persimmon Homes Anglia Community Champions – April 2021 Award
M Crane Security providing CCTV for the DNH shop
C Signs & Graphics providing signs for the DNH shop and van
Tesco Harford Bridge Superstore, Norwich

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