Introduction
Sikh Women’s Aid is the UK’s only specialist ‘by and for’ charity supporting Sikh Panjabi women and children affected by domestic, sexual and spiritual abuse.
As part of our ongoing work, we are conducting our 2026 national survey to better understand the lived and professional experiences of the Sikh Panjabi community and to help shape future support services, policy and awareness.
As part of our ongoing work, we are conducting our 2026 national survey to better understand the lived and professional experiences of the Sikh Panjabi community and to help shape future support services, policy and awareness.
You do not need to have experienced abuse to take part. The survey takes approximately 15 minutes to complete and all responses are anonymous.
This year’s survey explores abuse and harm within families and intimate relationships, including:
• Domestic abuse
• Child to parent abuse
• Financial abuse
• Perpetrators of harm
• Reporting abuse and access to support
• Child to parent abuse
• Financial abuse
• Perpetrators of harm
• Reporting abuse and access to support
If any of the questions raise concerns or cause distress, support is available:
- Sikh Women’s Aid – 0333 090 1220
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0808 200 0247
All calls are treated in the strictest confidence.
The survey closes at midnight on Friday 25th August 2026. Findings will be launched at the Sikh Women’s Aid Conference in November 2026 and published on our website.