Black Country Women’s Aid News

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

Launch of The Cedar Centre, Walsall

BCWA

Posted: 8th August 2016

We were delighted to hold the official launch of The Cedar Centre, Walsall’s new centre supporting victims of domestic abuse, on 28th July 2016. The Centre houses our newly-commissioned Walsall Domestic Violence & Abuse IDVA Support Service. This service will…

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New Mosaics at our Cedar Centre Sandwell

BCWA

Posted: 1st August 2016

Two new mosaics made by adults with learning disabilities are now the centrepiece of our Head Office in West Bromwich. Mayor of Sandwell, Councillor Julie Webb, unveiled the mosaics during a special visit on Monday 18 July. The mosaics were…

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BCWA is Black Country Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year

BCWA

Posted: 20th November 2015

We are very proud to announce that Sandwell Women’s Aid has won the Black Country Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Year Award. These prestigious awards acknowledge and celebrate the best of local businesses. Our staff team attended the…

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Sandwell Women’s Aid mourns the loss of Margaret O’Neill

BCWA

Posted: 9th October 2015

Sandwell Women’s Aid said a tearful farewell to our founder member and Chairperson Margaret O’Neill on a beautiful autumnal day on 24th September. Tributes were paid to Margaret, who passed away following a sudden illness, at the humanist service at…

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West Midlands Domestic Abuse Standards launch at our headquarters

BCWA

Posted: 25th September 2015

West Midlands Regional Domestic Abuse Standards Launch at Sandwell Women’s Aid 48 cases of domestic violence crime every day in the West Midlands as new standards are signed-up to for a co-ordinated response. Groups from across the public and voluntary…

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New projects bring domestic abuse support to Sandwell health services

Projects

Posted: 26th June 2015

Domestic Abuse and Health We are pleased to announce two new partnership projects bringing domestic abuse awareness and support to Sandwell health services. There are an estimated 10,000 victims of domestic abuse across Sandwell. Many of them will access health…

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