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...

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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📢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 corporate.asda.com/newsroom/202...

Mel B opens Asda's first 'George' concept store

Mel B opens Asda's first 'George' concept store

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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! instagram.com/p/DJbTeQsMrc6/ #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...

'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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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

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...

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...

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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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

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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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. (1/2)

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

It's #InternationalWomensDay tomorrow! This year’s theme is #AccelerateAction, drawing attention to the urgency of making faster, more effective strides towards gender equality. 💪🥳 We want to say a big thank you to…

International Women’s Day is around the corner! (8th March) 💜💪 Read our blog to find out about fundraising events happening this week and learn what Leeds Women’s Aid does to #AccelerateAction for women and girls. leedswomensaid.co.uk/internationa... #IWD2024 #InternationalWomensDay

International Women's Day 2025 - Accelerate Action - Leeds Womens Aid

International Women’s Day happens every year on the 8th March to celebrate women’s success, challenge discrimination and share knowledge to move towards gender equality. This year’s theme is #Accelera...

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What's on this International Women's Day?🔍💜🥳 We've put together a list of exciting events happening in Leeds for International Women's Day, where you can enjoy yourself whilst supporting a great cause, as each event is raising vital funds for Leeds Women's Aid!

Read the blog to learn about the vibrant LGBT+ history of Leeds and how our partner service, Leeds Domestic Violence Service, supports victim-survivors of domestic abuse: ldvs.uk/lgbt-history... #LGBTHistoryMonth #LDVS #Leeds

LGBT History Month - The Local LGBT History of Leeds - LDVS

As LGBT History month draws to a close, at Leeds Domestic Violence Service (LDVS) we are reflecting on and celebrating the rich LGBT+ history of Leeds and the communities that have shaped it and campa...

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A huge thank you to the Emma White Jewellery Studio who kindly invited women from our refuge to attend a ring making class this week! 💍🔨✨ This was such a unique and special experience for our residents, and they will treasure the gorgeous rings they made! 💜 www.instagram.com/the.jeweller...