'I'll be campaigning outside the Houses of Parliament' - Preston's Ranvir Singh backs Refuge's latest campaign
Preston born TV journalist and Good Morning Britain presenter Ranvir Singh has announced she is supporting a new domestic abuse campaign.
Ahead of International Women’s Day this weekend, Refuge, a charIty providing specialist support for victims of domestic viOlence, has launched its new campaign ‘Home is Where the Hurt is’, highlighting the hidden reality of domestic abuse that happens behind closed doors.
As part of the campaign, Refuge has released a film called ‘Home is Where the Hurt is’ and next week will stage a high-profile activation outside Parliament, calling on the Government to address the annual funding gap in safe accommodation, which puts lives at risk.
Former Kirkham Grammar pupil Ranvir, who is also a Refuge Ambassador, has announced she is supporting the campaign and will be attending the Parliament activation.
The charity noted that Lancashire Police recorded 39,580 domestic abuse-related incidents and crimes in the year ending March 2025, highlighting the scale of the issue in the county.
What has Ranvir said about the campaign?
Refuge Ambassador Ranvir Singh said: “As a Refuge ambassador, I’m incredibly proud to support the charity’s new Home is Where the Hurt is campaign.
"For too many women, the place that should feel safest – their own home – is where they are most at risk. That’s a reality we can’t ignore. This campaign is about opening people’s eyes to what domestic abuse really looks like, including the more subtle forms of control that can so often go unnoticed.
"I’ll be joining Refuge outside the Houses of Parliament next week as we take Home is Where the Hurt is to the biggest ‘house’ in the country. It’ll be a powerful and visible moment, calling on the Government to bridge the annual funding gap in safe accommodation and refuge services. Every survivor seeking to leave an abusive situation must have somewhere safe to go.”
What happens in the campaign video?
A seemingly picture-perfect house tour takes a disturbing twist in the powerful new film released this week by domestic abuse charity Refuge.
Launched ahead of International Women’s Day, the film exposes a devastating truth: for many women, the most dangerous place is their own home.
Actor Fizz Waller plays upbeat estate agent ‘Kate’, guiding viewers through a bright three-bedroom family property.
At first glance, it appears to be the kind of polished property-influencer content you might see on Instagram but subtle warning signs quickly emerge.
Admiring the kitchen, Kate says: “These beautiful units are actually soft-close and lockable – perfect storage space for your partner to confiscate things that matter to you, like your phone. Even your medication.”
As the tour continues, comments about a smart thermostat that can be controlled remotely, a missing en-suite door and a deep bath “perfect for a long soak” begin to take on a darker meaning – exposing coercive control, technology-facilitated abuse and physical violence.
The film ends with Kate speaking into the camera, her tone shifting as it cuts away to the bathroom mirror, where steam from running taps reveals the number for the National Domestic Abuse Helpline.
The film was directed by Bonnie MacRae, who assembled a majority-female crew to shoot and edit the film, and produced by Spindle.
Why have the charity released this video?
The release is part of Refuge’s International Women’s Day campaign, Home is Where the Hurt is –developed in collaboration with global creative consultancy Revolt – which aims to raise awareness of the dangers women face behind closed doors.
In England and Wales, one in four women will experience domestic abuse in their lifetime, and 75 women were killed by a current or former partner or family member in the year ending March 2025.
Esther*, a survivor whose ex-husband attacked her in the bath while she was pregnant, leaving her fearful she might drown, said: “The scene in the bathroom is particularly harrowing – but these are the realities women are living with right now. I hope the film reaches those who need it most and helps them realise they are not alone and that support is available.”
Refuge ambassador Cherie Blair added: “For so many women, abuse happens in the very place that’s meant to feel safest. If this film helps even one woman recognise the signs and seek support, it willhave made a difference.”
If you or someone close to you has felt unsafe at home because of a current or former partner or family member, Refuge is here for you.
Every day the charity supports women and their children escaping abuse, and Refuge’s specialist services save lives.
To help more women find Refuge, text REFUGE to 70560 to donate £10.