Voluntary groups and social enterprises welcome massive boost as up to three million women and girls across UK experience rape, stalking or domestic violence each year Vulnerable women who are victims of domestic abuse, sexual exploitation or suffer with mental health problems could be given additional support after a near A 50 million lottery pledge. One in four women will experience domestic violence during their lifetime and up to 3 million women and girls across the UK experience rape, domestic violence , stalking or other violence each year.