Black Country Women’s Aid News

Find out about our latest projects and events, and new developments.

Black Country Women’s Aid is Waldrons Solicitors Charity of the Year

In the press

Posted: 27th February 2024

Black Country Women’s Aid (BCWA) is proud to have been chosen as Waldrons Solicitors Charity of the Year. The partnership is being formally launched at BCWA’s International Women’s Day event on Friday 8th March. Guests from Waldrons’ will join BCWA…

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Give a Gift that Lasts this Christmas

Fundraising

Posted: 10th November 2023

We can’t take back what has happened to the children that we see. However, animal, art or outdoor wellness therapy can help children deal with trauma and build new, joyful memories that last a lifetime. 1 in 20 children will…

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Black Country Women’s Aid shortlisted for two prestigious chamber of commerce business awards

In the press

Posted: 7th November 2023

Black Country Women’s Aid (BCWA) is in the running to win two categories, Employer and Employee of the Year, at the Black Country Chamber of Commerce Business Awards, taking place at Wolverhampton Racecourse on 9th November. Why is BCWA needed?…

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Black Country Women’s Aid awarded National Lottery funding for innovative family therapy programme

BCWA

Posted: 17th October 2023

Black Country Women’s Aid (BCWA) has been awarded almost £500,000 in National Lottery funding to expand an innovative family therapy programme for mothers and children affected by domestic abuse.   The charity will use the money to support families in…

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‘Brave soles’ put their best foot forwards for Black Country Women’s Aid’s Firewalk

Events

Posted: 13th October 2023

  Black Country Women’s Aid (BCWA)’s fantastic Firewalk fundraiser returns to the Dudley Arms, Himley, on 1st November, raising essential funds for domestic abuse and modern slavery victims.    BCWA employees, staff from event sponsors HSBC and Pavers, and supporters…

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Black Country Women’s Aid Firewalk 2023!

Events

Posted: 14th September 2023

Exciting News! We’re back with a BANG for our second annual firewalk fundraiser! Last year’s event was a blazing success, and we’re ready to turn up the heat once again! Join us on the 1st of November as we walk…

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Empowering Young Leaders: HSBC Collaborates with Black Country Women’s Aid

Projects

Posted: 24th August 2023

In a collaboration aimed at enriching the next generation of leaders, HSBC recently joined hands with Black Country Women’s Aid (BCWA) to impart valuable knowledge and insights through their Young Leaders Program. This initiative, which took place on a bright…

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B&Q fund new shower room at BCWA modern slavery safe house

BCWA

Posted: 17th July 2023

A Black Country Women’s Aid safe house for victims of modern slavery now has an updated and refreshed shower room thanks to a generous grant from the B&Q Foundation. What is modern slavery? Modern slavery transcends age, gender and ethnicities, and…

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BCWA achieves LimeCulture Quality Standards

BCWA

Posted: 28th April 2023

We are very pleased to announce that BCWA has been awarded accreditation through the LimeCulture Independent Accreditation Programme for the Quality Standards for: ISVA services for adults affected by sexual abuse and violence CHISVA services for young people affected by…

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5 things everyone should know about stalking during Stalking Awareness Week 2023

BCWA

Posted: 26th April 2023

It’s Stalking Awareness Week between the 24th and 28th April: a national campaign raising awareness about stalking and the dire effects it can have on victims. Stalking is when someone carries out a pattern of repeated and persistent unwanted behaviour…

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