BCWA
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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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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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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Posted: 16th July 2025
This Summer, 18 brave supporters and staff members took a leap of faith from 14,000 feet to raise funds for building 10 new refuge flats. We’ve absolutely smashed our £10K target, raising over £15,000 and counting! How to donate (if…
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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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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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