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A summer to remember: joy, connection and creativity in refuge

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Posted: 12th September 2025

Over the recent holiday period, our refuge hosted a wide variety of enriching and engaging activities for children and families. These sessions were designed to support wellbeing, encourage creativity, and strengthen family bonds through fun, therapeutic, and recreational experiences. Creating…

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Celebrating Helen Leatherland on her 80th birthday

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Posted: 3rd September 2025

Today, we are celebrating a truly extraordinary member of the Black Country Women’s Aid family. Helen Leatherland, our oldest volunteer, turns 80. While her age is impressive, it’s her unwavering dedication, energy and compassion that make her truly remarkable. A…

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Refuge seaside trip 2025 – A day they’ll never forget

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Posted: 11th August 2025

It’s not just a day at the beach… It’s a day they’ll never forget. Thanks to your incredible support, we were able to gather everything needed for a perfect seaside escape – buckets, spades, snacks, swimming costumes, coach fare, and…

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BCWA achieves WAFE National Quality Standards

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Posted: 13th June 2025

We are proud to share that BCWA has successfully passed the Women’s Aid Federation of England (WAFE) National Quality Standards. This achievement is a testament to our unwavering commitment to providing high-quality, safe, and empowering support for victims of domestic…

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Black Country Women’s Aid voted 2025 West Midlands Metro Charity of the Year

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Posted: 24th February 2025

We are thrilled to announce that West Midlands Metro has selected Black Country Women’s Aid as their Charity of the Year for 2025! This decision follows a robust internal selection process where colleagues nominated and voted for a cause close to…

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BCWA’s Sold-Out International Women’s Day Event with Waldrons and Amy Lou Smith

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Posted: 14th February 2025

Black Country Women’s Aid’s popular International Women’s Day fundraiser returns this year with the generous support of Waldrons Solicitors.   The event, taking place at Churchill’s in Wednesbury on Saturday, 8th March, has already sold out. This is a brilliant…

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Black Country Women’s Aid wins prestigious chamber of commerce award

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Posted: 9th December 2024

Black Country Women’s Aid (BCWA) has been named the not for profit organisation of the year at the Black Country Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2024. The hotly-contested award recognises BCWA as an outstanding non-profit organisation that demonstrates exceptional impact,…

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Generous donation from Waldrons helps BCWA reach £10,000 fundraising milestone

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Posted: 5th December 2024

Black Country Women’s Aid (BCWA) will receive £10,000 from the Big Give’s Women and Girls match fund after local solicitor’s Waldrons generously donated £5,000.   When BCWA asked Waldrons for their support to help reach their Big Give target, the…

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BCWA launches new ‘Be You’ service

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Posted: 29th November 2024

BCWA has launched a new youth justice support service with a special event this November.   ‘Be You’ is helping Sandwell girls who are at risk of coming to the attention of, or have been involved with, the Youth Justice…

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Celebrating Diwali 2024 at Black Country Women’s Aid refuge

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Posted: 8th November 2024

Last week, we had a wonderful time celebrating Diwali with our clients in refuge. The room was beautifully decorated by our dedicated staff, who also put together a fabulous selection of Indian snacks. The celebration was filled with joy as…

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