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Positive Communities Project

Positive Communities Project

Positive Communities comprises of 12 voluntary organisations working at grassroots level in Leicester to support some of the most vulnerable people in the city. Read more

Published: 10th February, 2022

Author: Rebecca Benton

Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworkers

Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworkers

Advice and advocacy, available to women and men experiencing stalking and harassment. Read more

Published: 12th March, 2019

Updated: 16th April, 2021

Author: Sian Brennan

Independent Domestic Violence Advisors

Independent Domestic Violence Advisors

Crisis intervention, advice and advocacy, available to women and men assessed as high risk victims of domestic abuse. Read more

Published: 29th April, 2018

Updated: 14th June, 2018

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Refuge accommodation

Refuge accommodation

Safe, temporary accommodation for women and their children fleeing domestic violence. Read more

Published: 27th April, 2018

Updated: 14th June, 2018

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Housing Link Worker

Housing Link Worker

In partnership with Oadby & Wigston's Housing Department, the Housing Link Worker offers families facing homelessness, as a result of domestic abuse, the opportunity to explore safe options with regards to their housing needs. Read more

Published: 24th April, 2018

Updated: 14th June, 2018

Author: Jane Brennan

JADA+

JADA+

Journey Away From Domestic Abuse + is a service that offers advice, assistance, emotional and practical support. As well as this, JADA+ offers information for children/young people and the non-abusing parent. Read more

Published: 27th September, 2017

Updated: 3rd March, 2022

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  • Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) with MARAC responsibility

    Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) with MARAC responsibility

    Our Specialist Services Team provide specialist practical and emotional support to individuals experiencing or at risk of domestic abuse. If you who have professional knowledge and experience of working with domestic abuse and violence issues and are highly self-motivated, we would love to hear from you.

  • Chief Executive, Women’s Aid Leicestershire Ltd

    Chief Executive, Women’s Aid Leicestershire Ltd

    If you are a dynamic leader with experience of managing financial, policy and HR functions and proven skills in fundraising, tendering and networking, who is passionately committed to prevent violence and abuse as well as providing services to meet the needs of survivors, then we want to hear from you.

  • Book launch for 'The Vacant Space - The Journal of an Ageing Feminist'

    Book launch for 'The Vacant Space - The Journal of an Ageing Feminist'

    On 17th March we had the pleasure of hosting the book launch for 'The Vacant Space - The Journal of an Ageing Feminist' by Mel Read MEP

  • The Vacant Space

    The Vacant Space

    Purchase a copy of 'The Vacant Space' by Mel Read - a wonderful, unconventional diary full of raw honesty, humour and growing old!

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  • Volunteer roles

    We need dedicated and passionate volunteers to help us provide invaluable support to all victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence.  Our volunteers come from a variety of backgrounds - some are retired, others not in work or working part or full-time. We have many opportunities to suit various skills, such as volunteering on the helpline, organising social or well-being groups with our resid

  • Get help now

    In an emergency situation, always call 999. In none emergency situations, you can access support services by calling 0808 80 200 28.

  • Who we are

    Who we are

    Women’s Aid Leicestershire Limited are a local organisation delivering support services to survivors of domestic abuse and violence.

  • Refuge accommodation

    Refuge accommodation

    Safe, temporary accommodation for women and their children fleeing domestic violence.

  • Donate now

    Donate now

    As a charity we rely on donations to continue our work supporting victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence. Until we can all live safe and secure lives in our own homes and be free from the threat of domestic abuse and sexual violence, we will continue our life saving work.

  • Anyone can experience domestic abuse

    Anyone can experience domestic abuse

  • Core services

    Please download our leaflets to see the services that we offer.

  • ADAM Project

    ADAM Project

    The ADAM Project offers free, confidential support to men aged 16 years and over living in Leicester, Leicestershire or Rutland who are experiencing, or at risk of, domestic abuse.

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    To make a referral download the referral form

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Women's Aid Leicestershire Limited is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales under number 7171654 and registered as a Charity number 1136419

Registered office: PO Box 26, Leicester, LE1 1AA