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Posted: 14th July 2026
When we think about periods of extreme heat, what receives far less attention than hydration, hose pipe bans and school closures, is the devastating impact that prolonged periods of hot weather can have behind closed doors. Domestic abuse is never…
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Posted: 11th June 2026
During her time in office, Miss Watson’s focus will be on supporting women and girls; championing safety, opportunity and dignity through a whole-community approach and inviting men and boys to be active allies. The High Sheriff will work across civic,…
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Posted: 27th February 2026
BCWA would love your help to celebrate this special anniversary. We are asking people who know BCWA to share their stories. You could be someone who got help from us, worked with us, gave money, volunteered, or supported us in…
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Posted: 7th April 2025
Jo, a Lymphoedema clinical nurse specialist, was nominated by colleagues, patients, friends and family for her unwavering care for people living with long-term health conditions. One nominator described her as “one of heaven’s angels sent to change our lives. She’s…
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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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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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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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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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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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Posted: 8th November 2024
Black Country Women’s Aid (BCWA) was honoured to have two inspirational colleagues shortlisted for this year’s high-profile Anti-Slavery Day Awards, which took place in London on Tuesday, 15th October. Louise Brown and Rose Makilagi were nominated in different categories of…
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