Leeds Women’s Aid (LWA) is proud to be certified as Great Place to Work® as of June 2026, with an amazing 94% of employees stating that they enjoy working here. Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership...
This World Cup, Leeds Women’s Aid are proud to be partnering with charity I choose Freedom and supported by our local team Leeds United and Mel B for an important campaign, 'The Unspoken Stat', drawing attention to domestic abuse. [video width="1254" height="1254"...
Leeds Women’s Aid’s Chief Executive shares response to the first teen domestic abuse related suicide recorded in England and Wales: “Leeds Women’s Aid is deeply saddened that the first teenage suicide linked to domestic abuse has been recorded in England and Wales...
Every day Leeds Women’s Aid receives calls for support from women and families across Leeds. Behind every call is a story. Now, you have the chance to be part of those stories. Following the success of last year’s Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon, where our supporters raised...
Facing the world as a neurodivergent individual comes with its own challenges, but the increased risk of domestic abuse is rarely spoken about. Yet, neurodivergent adults are two to three times more likely to experience domestic abuse compared to non-neurodivergent...
International Women’s Day on the 8th March is a global day of celebration, recognising the achievements, resilience, and voices of women locally and globally, while also shining a light on the inequalities that remain. At Leeds Women’s Aid, we believe that every woman...
This Sexual Violence and Abuse Awareness Week, a new stalking support service, Safer Steps, has been announced in West Yorkshire to support children and adults to stay safe from stalking. Safer Steps will be delivered by the new West Yorkshire Stalking Support Hub...
Last week, the UK government launched consultation on banning social media for under 16s in the UK as a part of a series of measures which it says are intended to "protect young people's wellbeing." Nik Peasgood, CEO of Leeds Women’s Aid, responds to the proposed...
Leeds Women’s Aid's Chief Executive shares statement in response to the UK Government’s VAWG Strategy announced yesterday: “The government yesterday today announced its Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy as part of its ambitious plans to halve violence against...
Leeds Women’s Aid has launched a recipe book, Holding Warmth, created by women who have fled domestic abuse. Holding Warmth is a collection of recipes and stories contributed by women staying in the charity’s refuge accommodation, demonstrating how food can bring...
