We are delighted to share Leeds Women’s Aid’s 2024 impact report! 📈👏
The report includes key information, statistics, case studies and quotes to demonstrate the life changing impact of work.
Read it on our website: leedswomensaid.co.uk/leeds-womens...
#ImpactReport
A huge thank you and congratulations to all our supporters who ran the #Leeds10k on Sunday, raising over £1,400 for Leeds Women’s Aid! 🏃
Pictured is Bec with her superstar dog Buck, and our very own ambassador Sarah Butters and her husband Daniel- still smiling until the end! 👏
Leeds Women's Aid supports @womensaid.bsky.social's statement on the Government's plans to release recalled prisoners early, and we will be closely monitoring how the scheme unfolds. ⬇️
www.womensaid.org.uk/womens-aid-r...
📢JOIN OUR TEAM!
We are recruiting for a passionate and empathetic Access and Assessment Team (AAT) Support Worker to join our team.
To learn more about the role and how to apply visit: leedswomensaid.co.uk/access-and-a...
#LeedsWomensAid #Recruitment #CharityJobs #Leeds
We were thrilled to be at the new George Asda store opening in Leeds this weekend with Mel B!
We want to thank them for their incredibly generous donation to Leeds Women's Aid, as well as donating items for women & families in refuge!💜
#LeedsWomensAid #ThankYou
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We are blown away by our amazing supporters who took part in the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon and Half Marathon yesterday, raising a combined total of £7,151! 😯👏
We loved spotting the purple tshirts in the midst of runners and cheering them on as they flew past us! Huge thank you and well done! 💜
2 DAYS TO GO! 💜🏃👟
Our Fundraising Officer Harriet shares a special message on our Instagram page for all our amazing supporters taking part in the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon and Leeds Half Marathon on Sunday!
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#TeamLWA #RobBurrowLeedsMarathon
“Our message is that violence against women and girls is not by the bogeyman, the scary stranger that nobody knows about. It’s by men that are in our community, that are known and loved and trusted. And it's endemic."
Read more from our Chief Exec, Nik Peasgood⤵
www.leeds-live.co.uk/news/leeds-n...
Chief Executive of Leeds Women's Aid, Nik Peasgood, shares statement on the Otley Run attack in Headingley over the weekend.
#LeedsWomensAid #Leeds #Headingley #OtleyRun
A Will is an important document for any adult to have. By taking part in Make a Will Month, you can write a simple Will for just £100 - which will be donated to Leeds Women's Aid.
Learn more: leedswomensaid.co.uk/make-a-will-...
#MakeAWillMonth #MAWM25
#DidYouKnow #Solicitors #Leeds
According to research from the Money and Pensions Service, 56% of UK adults aged 18 and over don't have a Will. 🔍
Remember, to take part and benefit from our partnership with Avery Walters and Oakwood Solicitors, you have until the end of the month to make your appointment. ⏰
It's #NationalStalkingAwarenessWeek. 📣
Leeds Women's Aid provides specialist services for victim-survivors of stalking & harassment, and many of our clients have experienced stalking in some form.
Call us on 0113 246 0401 for support or advice, or visit our
website: www.leedswomensaid.co.uk
Meet Laura, our fabulous fundraiser who's taking on the
@runforall.bsky.social Rob Burrow Leeds Half Marathon in support of Leeds Women’s Aid, and has nearly reached her incredible £500 target! 👏🏃♀️
Hear about Laura's training and how to support her in our blog: leedswomensaid.co.uk/teamlwa-runn...
There are just two weeks left of #MakeAWillMonth! ⏰
This April, you can make donation to LWA in return for a Will Writing service.
Don’t miss out on this valuable chance to secure your loved ones futures whist helping fund our vital services.
Sign up: leedswomensaid.co.uk/make-a-will-...
LWA are recruiting a Family Court Pathfinder IDVA as part of the new West Yorkshire Pathfinder Programme (WYPP).
We are delighted to be part of this groundbreaking scheme to improve court experience for victim-survivors of domestic abuse.
Learn more and apply: leedswomensaid.co.uk/family-court...
This donation can make a real difference to the women and families we support and will help us to continue to provide our vital services across Leeds.💜
#MakeAWillMonth #MAWM25 #LeedsWomensAid #Leeds #Donation
Your donation can have a big impact this Make a Will Month!
This month, Avery Walters Solicitors &
Oakwood Solicitors are waiving their fees for a basic Will writing service, for a suggested donation to Leeds Women's Aid.
To find out more or to register visit: leedswomensaid.co.uk/make-a-will-...
We are delighted to announce MP for Leeds North West, @katiewhitemp.bsky.social, as our new charity ambassador.
As ambassador, Katie will advocate for victim-survivors of abuse and help promote access to vital domestic violence and abuse services.
Learn more:
leedswomensaid.co.uk/leeds-mp-kat...
We are in need of Easter Eggs for our children in refuge!🍳
If you are able to donate, please drop any Easter Eggs at our Leeds Women's Aid Charity Shop by Monday 14th April.
*We kindly ask that any donations are nut-free.
#LeedsWomensAid #Easter #EasterEgg #Donation #Charity
We are delighted to welcome new Leeds Women’s Aid ambassador, Sarah Butters 👋
Sarah is a West Yorkshire Magistrate and domestic abuse educator, with a wealth of experience in criminal justice and domestic abuse training.
Read our blog to learn more: leedswomensaid.co.uk/leeds-womens...
📢SPECIAL OFFER📢
We have a limited number of FREE places available to take part in the Rob Burrow 2025 Leeds Marathon.
For more information on how to join #TeamLWA contact fundraising@leedswomensaid.org.uk
#RunForAll #LeedsMarathon2025 #MarathonPlaces #Fundraising #Leeds #Running
We spoke to Laura Stafford, Director at Avery Walters Solicitors, about what supporters can expect if they register to write a Will as part of our Make a Will Month Campaign ✍️💜
Watch the video on our Instagram: www.instagram.com/p/DHnon1zszsO/
Sign up: www.leedswomensaid.co.uk/make-a-will-month
Catch up via the links below. 📻📺
BBC Radio Leeds: The wider piece starts at 1h 10 mins, Nik comes on at 1hr 13 mins: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
BBC Look North: The wider piece starts at 8:13 mins, Janice comes on at 11:40 mins: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
We had a busy day of media coverage yesterday, with our Chief Executive, @nikpeasgood.bsky.social, being interviewed on the BBC Radio Leeds Breakfast Show and then Operations Director, Janice Fife, featuring on BBC Look North last night, on the importance of talking about domestic abuse.
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Make a Will Month is coming soon!✒
This April, we're launching our Make A Will Month campaign, working with local solicitors to offer Will writing places throughout the month in return for a suggested donation to Leeds Women's Aid. 💙
Find out more: leedswomensaid.co.uk/make-a-will-...
@westyorkspolice.bsky.social have launched their #ItDoesMatter campaign to raise awareness around non-contact sexual offences.
64% of all women reported that they had experienced unwanted sexual attention in public places. We want to empower victims to report these offences, because #ItDoesMatter.
M&S Pudsey are running an #InternationalWomensDay Bikeathon today! 🚵♀️💪
The team are aiming to cycle 200 miles to raise vital funds for Leeds Women's Aid - Percy Pig has even made a surprise appearance to support the team! 🐷
Learn more: westleedsdispatch.com/event/pudsey...
#IWD
The individuals, groups and businesses that are supporting Leeds Women's Aid around International Women's Day this year. From gigs and craft events to bikeathons, each activity raises vital funds and increases awareness of our services. 💜
#IWD2025
The amazing staff, volunteers and trustees of Leeds Women’s Aid for their dedication to accelerating action for women and families, supporting them to live free from abuse and fear. 💜
