Leeds Women’s Aid announces that domestic abuse specialist and educator, Sarah Butters, is joining the team as charity ambassador.
Sarah is a national domestic abuse trainer and delivers domestic abuse training sessions to criminal justice professionals across the UK. She is also a domestic abuse educator, working in schools, universities and community groups to raise awareness about coercive and controlling behaviour. Sarah is Chair of the North and West Yorkshire Magistrates’ Association and sits on the West Yorkshire Bench. Nationally she is a Trustee of the Magistrates Association and sits on their Adult Crime Committee as the National Domestic Abuse Link.
Sarah Butters
Nik Peasgood, CEO of Leeds Women’s Aid said: “We are delighted to welcome Sarah Butters as charity ambassador. Sarah’s wealth of expertise and passion for supporting vulnerable families makes her a natural fit for Leeds Women’s Aid. Sarah’s experience working within the criminal justice system means she understands the unique barriers our clients face, and we’re looking forward to sharing knowledge and developing Leeds Women’s Aid’s training offering together.”
Sarah Butters, said: “To be part of a team delivering compassion alongside practical support to women and children in Leeds is a real privilege. I hope to use my background in communications, domestic abuse training and criminal justice to help the wonderful work Leeds Women’s Aid do, day in day out. I’ve been blown away by the positive energy in this organisation. It’s infectious and I can’t wait to get involved”
Sarah has jump-started her ambassadorship by promoting Leeds Women’s Aid’s Make a Will Month campaign, to help raise vital funds and empower women to embrace financial planning. You can watch Sarah’s promotional video on our Instagram page.