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Leeds Women's Aid
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Outstanding support services for women and children affected by Domestic Violence & Abuse.

24/7 Domestic Abuse Helpline - 0113 246 0401

https://leedswomensaid.co.uk/
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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
July 11, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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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! 👏
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June 18, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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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. ⬇️

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Women’s Aid responds to Government plans to release recalled prisoners early - Women’s Aid
Women’s Aid responds to Government plans to release recalled prisoners early Isabelle Younane, Head of External Affairs at Women’s Aid said:  “Since the introduction of the Early Release Scheme (SDS40...
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May 19, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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📢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 are hiring, Access and Assessment Team (AAT) Support Worker (*Female). We are looking for an Access and Assessment Team Support Worker to join our team. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality trauma informed support to victim-survivors of domestic abuse, risk assessing and developing support & safety plans. Salary £15,468 (£25,780 FTE) PART-time (21 hours, MON-FRI) CLOSING DATE Monday 2ND JUNE
May 16, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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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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Mel B opens Asda's first 'George' concept store
Mel B opens Asda's first 'George' concept store
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May 13, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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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! 💜
May 12, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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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
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May 9, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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“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⤵
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'Otley Run shooter Owen Lawrence was so brazen - why didn't anyone call it out'
Owen Lawrence posted misogynistic views repeatedly before the 'Otley Run massacre'
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May 7, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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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
“Leeds Women’s Aid is deeply shocked and saddened by the brutal attack in Headingley on Saturday. The targeting of innocent young women enjoying a day out on one of the country’s most popular pub crawl routes is truly horrific, and the incident has understandably caused shock and fear across our community. There has been widespread and damaging social media posts speculating about the suspect, who is currently under investigation by counter-terrorism police. We will be following developments in the case closely. The rise in violence against women and girls, often fuelled by online extremism, is deeply concerning. We call on social media platforms to take meaningful action to tackle harmful content and work collaboratively to prevent tragedies like this from happening. We also encourage individuals and organisations to call out this behaviour and work together to end violence against women and girls. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families during their recovery.” -Nik Peasgood, Chief Executive of Leeds Women’s Aid
April 28, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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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. ⏰
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April 24, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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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
April 23, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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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...
April 16, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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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-...
Mother and daughter smiling looking at a phone. Make A Will Month. Every family deserves freedom and independence.
April 15, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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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...
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April 11, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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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-...
Child on parent's shoulders in grassy field. Make A Will Month. The difference your donation could make this Make A Will Month. £100 for a simple Will could provide safety and legal information sessions for ten young women. £200 for a simple mirror will could fund eight safe & secure journeys for victim-survivors to attend court hearings.
April 11, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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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:
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Leeds MP Katie White Becomes Ambassador of Leeds Women’s Aid - Leeds Womens Aid
MP for Leeds North West, Katie White OBE, joins forces with Leeds Women’s Aid. As an ambassador, Katie will be an advocate for victim-survivors of abuse and help to raise awareness of issues facing wo...
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April 8, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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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
Cartoon rabbit and easter eggs. We are in need of Easter Egg donations for children in refuge!
April 4, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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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...
April 2, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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📢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
Rob Burrow Marathon 2025! Your chance to run for #TeamLWA! Special offer! Two women running by the sea.
March 27, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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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
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March 25, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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It's Holi!🎨

Happy Holi to all those celebrating the festival of colour💜
Holi 2025: India comes alive with the festival of colours
The festival, celebrated in India and abroad, commemorates the victory of good over evil.
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March 14, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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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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March 12, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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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-...
March 10, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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@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.
Speak Up. Stand Together. Stay Safe. On a night out I left my drink unattended and later blacked out. My friend said I was just drunk, but I know my limit, I wish I reported it to help me reclaim a sense of freedom and safety. My feelings matter! Yours do too. An alarming 85% of women aged 18 to 24 and 64% of women of all ages reported that they had experienced unwanted sexual attention in public places. This is unacceptable. Speak up and report it. #ITDOESMATTER
March 7, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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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
March 7, 2025 at 1:13 PM