You carry a world in you that doesn’t exist yet.
What Comes Next is for women rebuilding after domestic abuse — not the crisis, but what comes after. The part where you start to wonder who you are now, and what you're allowed to want. Here you'll find a community of women who get it, because they've been there too. And when you're ready to take a step forward - however small - our grants are here to help you on that journey.
A bit about me
I'm Jess, and I started What Comes Next because I noticed a gap. There's crisis support for women during the critical period of leaving abuse — but navigating the months and years that follow requires support too.
For me, the other side of an abusive relationship included me founding a successful mental health non-profit — Run Talk Run — and running marathons around the world, none of which I could have imagined at my lowest point.
A few years ago, I got WHAT COMES NEXT tattooed on my arm as a reminder of that. I want every woman who lands here to feel that same quiet confidence in what's ahead. I can't wait to see what the world inside her turns out to be.
What are we here to do?
Right Now
Building community & support
We provide a safe, carefully held online community for women who have experienced domestic abuse. It's a space to connect with others who truly understand, share honestly, and begin to explore what the next chapter of life might look like - at your own pace, with no pressure.
What’s Coming
Funding fresh starts
We're working toward providing women with the tangible tools they need for their next chapter - whether that's a pair of running shoes, access to therapy, a place on a writing course, or whatever helps them rediscover who they are. Every woman should have the resources to decide what comes next.
Get Involved
Your story matters: We want to hear from women who've survived domestic abuse and found their way forward - whether you rediscovered a love of watercolours, launched a business, or found yourself through something entirely different.
Become a partner: We're looking for organisations to help create pathways for women rebuilding their lives - race organisers who can donate places, online therapy, course providers, business mentors, creative studios. If you can help open doors, we want to work with you.
Let’s Stay in Touch
Interested in learning more or partnering on a project? Send us an email using this form and we can discuss how we can create lasting change for women together.
