Black Country Women’s Aid News

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

Adventure therapy for children and young people

Fundraising

Posted: 27th September 2021

Earlier this year, we put out a call to help us fundraise for nature therapy sessions for children and young people accessing our service. We wanted to take them on an outward-bound adventure as part of our trauma informed interventions,…

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New funding for male survivors of rape and sexual abuse

Services

Posted: 17th September 2021

We are pleased to announce that we have been awarded funding from the Ministry of Justice’s Male Rape Support Fund to provide additional support to men and boys who have experienced rape and sexual abuse. This funding will enable us…

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Launch of our safe-house for survivors of modern slavery

BCWA

Posted: 8th September 2021

Today Black Country Women’s Aid (BCWA) launched a brand new space for women who have escaped modern slavery in the UK. The specialist refuge features 12 safe, welcoming flats and a new reception centre for women rescued from modern slavery….

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Go Purple 2021: Help make a house a home

Fundraising

Posted: 20th August 2021

Held in October for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Go Purple is an appeal where we encourage all members of the community to get involved. Whether you do a sponsored walk, a purple clothes day at work, bake and sell cupcakes,…

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BCWA awarded specialist funding for to support young, disabled and male victims

BCWA

Posted: 5th August 2021

We are pleased to announce that Black Country Women’s Aid has been granted funding from the Office of the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner to offer specialist support for young victims, disabled victims, and male victims of domestic abuse…

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#VolunteersWeek – A Volunteer’s Poem

Volunteering

Posted: 28th May 2021

Reflections of a survivor who went onto volunteer at BCWA and support clients doing the Freedom Program;   As I sit in this room listening to women share their fears, telling their stories with many shed tears. I sit in…

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Celebrating IWD: Big 50p Challenge

Fundraising

Posted: 8th March 2021

  We need your help. The donations we receive are essential to the support we provide women, men and children affected by domestic abuse, sexual violence and modern slavery. Whether you donate 50p, £5, £50 or more, every penny makes…

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The great outdoors is calling!

Fundraising

Posted: 1st February 2021

Children and young people survivors need help too. BCWA is currently fund raising to send children and young people in our service on an outward-bound adventure as part of our trauma informed interventions, helping to address and overcome their experiences…

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#itsnotok – supporting survivors of rape and sexual violence

BCWA

Posted: 26th January 2021

The Black Country Rape & Sexual Violence Service is here to help Black Country Women’s Aid supports over 9000 adults and children a year, who are affected by the trauma of violence, rape, and exploitation. As an Independent Sexual Violence…

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BCWA achieves Women’s Aid National Quality Standard

BCWA

Posted: 14th December 2020

We are very pleased to announce that BCWA has been awarded the Women’s Aid National Quality Standard, demonstrating the high standard of our support for survivors of domestic abuse and their children. The Women’s Aid National Quality Standards are a…

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