Thursday 3rd October is National Poetry Day, a mass celebration of poetry first created in 1994 to to 'prove that poetry has a place in everyone's life'. Writing poetry can be a creative and therapeutic way to process experiences and emotions which can otherwise be...
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Anti Trafficking and Modern Slavery Statement
Leeds Women’s Aid (LWA) is committed to its workforce and clients and will make every effort to ensure that everyone at LWA is safe, supported and equipped to undertake their roles and that workplace practices support the wellbeing of employees, volunteers and clients...
Reflecting on South Asian Heritage Month – Free to Be Me
As we reflect on South Asian Heritage Month this August, we at Leeds Women’s Aid want to recognise the South Asian communities that are a core part of our city and central to our client and employee base. South Asian Heritage Month was a chance to celebrate South...
Leeds Women’s Aid Welcomes New Trustee Vanessa Rolfe
This month, former Detective Superintendent and Strategic Lead for Violence Against Women & Girls at West Yorkshire Police, Vanessa Rolfe joins the Leeds Women’s Aid Board as Safeguarding Lead Trustee. Vanessa retired last month after 30 years as a Police...
#OurOwnSafeSpace – Our Summer Campaign to Raise Funds for Our New Children & Young People’s Hub
At Leeds Women’s Aid we have launched our summer campaign on social media, #OurOwnSafeSpace, which encourages individuals and families to create and share safe spaces to highlight how for families experiencing domestic abuse, nowhere feels safe. Through this...
Chief Executive of Leeds Women’s Aid Awarded West Yorkshire Police Commendation
Leeds Women’s Aid works with police to improve responses for victim-survivors of domestic abuse. This Spring, Nik Peasgood was presented with the Assistant Chief Constable commendation this month for her efforts in tackling violence against women and girls. Nik...