In Scotland a confidential helpline for victims and survivors of economic abuse has been launched by Financially Included, an organisation that supports women to recover from a controlling and often hidden form of gender-based violence. The project is supported by funding from the Scottish Government.

The confidential and free Purple Phone Helpline number is 0343 841 0132.

It is currently open Monday 16:30–19:30, Wednesday 10:00–13:00 and Thursday 13:30–16:30. Translators are available on request.

Housing Secretary in the Scottish Government Màiri McAllan said:

“Financially Included’s pioneering Purple Phone Helpline will be an invaluable source of advice to women across Scotland who need help to escape or recover from economic abuse.

“Tackling violence against women and girls in all its forms is one of our key priorities, with investment of £21.6 million this year through the Delivering Equally Safe fund, to support specialist services like Financially Included, making a real difference to women’s lives.”

The helpline provides advice, emotional support and financial guidance to women experiencing economic abuse.