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Posted: 12th March 2026
Black Country Women’s Aid is proud to announce Karen Dowman as 2026 Inspirational Woman of the Year. Sara Ward, CEO of Black Country Women’s Aid, said: This award recognises local women who embody courage, kindness and a commitment to lifting…
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Posted: 2nd March 2026
Both the law firm and charity celebrate 40 years of serving the community in 2026. BCWA is thrilled to receive £4,000 from Gangar and Company Solicitors, or forty times £100, to mark this milestone. The generous donation will help families…
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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: 21st January 2026
Waldrons Solicitors will be supporting an important West Midlands Business Festival workshop exploring why domestic abuse must be recognised and addressed as a workplace issue. The free event, Why Domestic Abuse is a Workplace Issue, will take place on Wednesday…
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Posted: 25th November 2025
The launch today (Tuesday 25 November) marks the start of the internationally-recognised 16 Days of Action. The campaign begins with White Ribbon Day (25 November), where male leaders across Sandwell pledge their support and with Sandwell Council House in Oldbury…
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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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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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