Vida Sheffield: A Legacy of Support, Strength and Hope

For over 30 years, Vida Sheffield was an independent women’s voluntary sector organisation specialising in trauma-focused and gender sensitive therapy service for women and girls whose mental health was affected by previous experiences of abuse and trauma.

Vida means ‘life’ in Spanish – a positive assertion of working with thousands of survivors of abuse over those years!

After 30 years of supporting women across Sheffield, the Trustees have taken the decision for Vida Sheffield to close its doors on 31st August 2026 because of the challenging fundraising environment.

The original press release is here:
Vida Closure Press Release 2026

As we bring this final chapter of Vida Sheffield to a close, we simply want to say thank you.

It has been our privilege to support women across Sheffield who have experienced domestic and sexual abuse. We have witnessed extraordinary courage, resilience and strength, and we are deeply grateful to every woman who placed her trust in us.

Thank you to our dedicated staff, therapists, volunteers and trustees, whose compassion, professionalism and commitment have shaped Vida into the organisation it has been.

Thank you to our funders, partner organisations and supporters, whose belief in our work made it possible for specialist trauma-informed support to reach so many women over the past three decades.

Although Vida Sheffield is closing, we hope the impact of our work will continue to be felt through the lives that have been touched, the relationships that have been built, and the many people and organisations who will continue to champion recovery, safety and hope.