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Health Talk have created a new resource for women affected by domestic violence and abuse, and for those who support them. On healthtalk.org you can see and listen to women talk about their experiences of domestic violence and abuse, the impact it has had on them and their families, what life is like after leaving […]

Dear Supporter, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you a Merry Christmas and to thank you for your support during 2016. It has been another busy year for us where we have supported over 1000 women and 1000 children across our community based and refuge services. We are now an active partner […]

Women’s Aid Leicestershire LTD  is excited to announce that they have formed a consortium with Living Without Abuse and FreeVA to deliver services across Leicester City, Leicestershire and Rutland.  The new consortium is called United Against Violence and Abuse (UAVA) and services commenced on the 1st December 2015.  Further details regarding the services will be available on […]

We are delighted the widely-acclaimed, championship section brass band The Hathern Band will be performing a special fundraising concert for us on Saturday 3rd October at 7pm for 7.30pm at the Trinity Methodist Church, Harborough Road, Oadby. Performing an eclectic mix of classical, popular and big band favourites this is sure to be a thoroughly entertaining […]

This article in Upworthy gives 14 tweets in response to the often posed question ‘why didn’t you leave’, often asked of individuals experiencing an abusive relationship.  

We are delighted to have been chosen as the Dolly Rockits’ Charity of the Year for 2015. Their first game of the season was on Saturday 31 January, and it was a fun and frantic afternoon.  Have a look at some photos from the afternoon on our facebook page here More info about the fabulous Dolly Rockits here

July 2015: We’ve had lots of really helpful and generous donations of different items over the past few months and we now no longer have space for any more clothes or toys. The best way to help us is by donating money to help us keep our life-saving services going. Please click here to see the […]