Our Impact
We support and empower women and children to rebuild their lives and live free from abuse and fear.
Read about the life changing impact of our work and hear stories of our clients below.
2,700 people accessed support following referrals to our services.
100% of women felt believed and supported by LWA, and would recommend us if a loved one needed help.
181 women and children were supported in refuge accommodation.
99% said they are better able to recognise abusive behaviour following our support.
Client Quotes
Case Studies
Anna – I don’t know what I would’ve done without you
Anna has been referred to our services many times and has experienced DV&A from several partners. Most recently she has experienced physical, sexual, emotional, financial abuse, stalking and harassment and extensive coercive and controlling behaviour. Anna also...
Aisha – He told me he would kill me if I tried to leave
Aisha had been experiencing emotional and physical abuse from her husband for many years. After one particular incident, she reported him to the police and gave permission for her contact details to be passed to Leeds Women’s Aid. When we contacted Aisha, she was...
Marianne – I couldn’t even go to the hairdressers without him
Marianne had been in a relationship with Ryan for over 10 years and it was when Marianne became pregnant that the abuse started. Ryan wouldn’t let her have any money and constantly wanted to know where she was. He would grab Marianne and physically assault her; she...
Sophia – I was so scared and I didn’t think anyone could help me
Sofiya contacted our Helpline, as she had been experiencing abuse from her husband since coming to the UK several years ago. Due to her immigration status, Sofiya relied on her marriage to remain in the UK and continue working. Their home was in her husband’s name, so...