Swindon Women's Aid/SDASS has a new name - Society Without Abuse - with a vision to see an end to Domestic Abuse mailchi.mp/b31df3ea8247/news…

We recently submitted to renew the contract with Swindon Borough Council to provide Domestic Abuse refuge and community services-a standard process we have done before-but this time, our submission was unsuccessful - full details in the press release swadomesticabuse.org/uncateg…

On Friday our Patron Sarah Troughton received the Pride of Wiltshire award For SDASS, she is an active supporter, sitting in the STFC stands with us on fundraising days, cutting ribbons, meeting volunteers in our shop and marking the Jubilee with staff+residents. Thank you Sarah.

#InspireInclusion on IWD. At work, in school, at home. Change happens when many people take a small step. The 2024 image is the ‘heart’ pose. Pics of Patron: Mrs Sarah Troughton, Chair: Mrs Nicky Alberry, and a staff team shot. Will you comment with a heart-pose photo? #IWD2024

HM Queen Camilla visited SDASS today marking the start of our 50th Anniversary year and officially unveiled the new name of the refuge building Jenni’s House chosen by current residents to honour the charity’s founder Jenni Manners.

Clare's Law gives you the right to ask the Police if someone has a history of violence/abuse. Wilts Police have identified some process issues and are reviewing all requests since 2015. Go here for more information: wiltshire.police.uk/ and search Urgent Review Clare's Law

DA victims now have easier access to Legal Aid. If you're on Universal Credit seeking a protective order, you won't be means tested and disputed/inaccessible assets aren't taken into account in a means test. For advice, call our 24/7 Helpline for a confidential chat 01793 610610

Technology can make life easier, but tech-abuse is growing - tracking devices/apps, smart home devices and social media. Tech-abuse is unacceptable. Read more in the newsletter on our website, or call us for a confidential chat about your concerns 24/7 Helpline on 01793 610610

At 8am, the amazing Claire from Blissful Swindon set off from Avebury to run 40 miles along the Ridgeway to raise funds for our charity. She’s already raised over £800 for us today and there's still time to add to her fundraising page. gofundme.com/f/swindon-women…

For anyone who has a hidden phone for whatever reason, remember it is this Sunday at 3pm that the emergency text system will be tested. Even if your phone is on silent, the alarm will sound. Click through on the link below for more detail. Stay safe. youtube.com/watch?v=I2MBcHwm…

Huge thanks to the National Lottery Community Fund for supporting us with a grant. These funds will be used to support victims of abuse move forward with their lives safely and also our prevention programme working to bring about the end of abuse. @TNLComFund

Yesterday in the House, Jess Phillips MP read out the names of women killed by men in the last year-108 of them Many were killed by their partner or ex. If you are suffering abuse, or know someone who is, call our 24/7 Helpline 01793 610610 @jessphillips bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-politic…

This is a powerful article by Daniel, whose mum took the decision to leave an abusive relationship when he was very young. We can support you to leave an abusive relationship, call us on 01793 610610, 24 hours a day. theguardian.com/lifeandstyle…

Disappointing news. womensaid.org.uk/home-office… Many victims of domestic abuse worry how to pay bills if they leave an abusive relationship. Money should not be the deciding factor. We work to support ALL victims to enable them to move forward to become Survivors.

Does your company have a Domestic Abuse policy? If not, perhaps they should? If one of your team is suffering, do you know how to help them? If you would like help developing a policy, email our Training Manager [email protected]

The White Ribbon campaign #16Days of awareness in the mission to end violence against women and girls ends today. Our staff have written their personal pledges on these ribbons-we're determined to bring change. What about you? Will you pledge to try make a difference every day?

Financial stability supports physical safety. Economic abuse can be one of the first signs of domestic abuse in a relationship. Without access to money or the things they need to leave, victims will stay with their abusers for longer and endure more harm #16days

2022 saw over 1000 Zurich employees vote for the local charities they'd like to support and SDASS were thrilled to be chosen. Thank you everyone @ZCTrust

Big thanks to the Firemen of Westlea station who have taken the White Ribbon pledge - I promise never to use, excuse or remain silent about men's violence against women". And check out the Movember moustaches too - nice one guys!!