Abortion Support Network
The Abortion Support Network is a UK based charity which provides financial assistance, accommodation and consultation to women from the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man, Malta, Gibraltar and Poland who are seeking an abortion in Britain.
The charity was founded in 2009 by Mara Clarke. and continues the work of the London based 1980's Irish Women's Abortion Support Group.
In 2015 they received widespread attention in the UK due to the popular parenting site Mumsnet using their annual charity fundraising appeal to raise money for the ASN.
In 2017 as part of a coalition, ASN made a submission to the Citizens' Assembly. That same year, ASN fund-raised and provided over £73,000 worth of grants for all associated expenses of obtaining an abortion, including travel. The team of volunteers fielded 1,009 phone calls providing free advice.
By 2020, ASN has made over £300,000 in grants, and been contacted by 5000 people. In partnership with five organisations in four countries, ASN launched Abortion Without Borders to help people in Poland access abortions.
