FYLDE COAST WOMEN'S AID

To establish an "Survivor Panel" of former service users to assess the groups services and shape future services to ensure they're providing the best possible support.

The project will increase volunteering through the development of FCWA’s Volunteer Hub and will relieve chronic loneliness for survivors of domestic abuse through outreach support including a weekly peer support group in Blackpool. New Connections ....more

The project will increase volunteering through the development of FCWA’s Volunteer Hub and will relieve chronic loneliness for survivors of domestic abuse through outreach support including a weekly peer support group in Blackpool. New Connections provides a pathway for survivors of domestic abuse to recover from abuse with peer support and progress into volunteering.

Towards unrestricted core costs as a Cost of Living Uplift

To increase support hours for risk victims of domestic abuse from 18 hours a week to 30.

To fund a part-time volunteer coordinator to oversee the expansion of the volunteer team to support vulnerable women. They will also invest in infrastructure to train new volunteers and provide them with the resources required to complete their work.

One off gift to support with the cost of living crisis

Butterly Effected

Core funding to support growth

Purchase and refurbishment of building for a charity supporting people who have experienced domestic abuse in Lancashire

Towards project costs for the Stalking and Harassment Project

towards three years' continuation funding of a project working accross Lancashire to provide support for children and young people who have experienced child sexual exploitation.

Unrestricted grant over two years towards the core costs of Fylde Coast Women's Aid.

Grant to Fylde Coast Women's Aid meeting the additional costs of adapting services, premises or implementing other safety measures in response to the Covid pandemic.

"The fund aims to:1) To reduce closures of essential charities that provide essential services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they have the financial resources to operate, thereby reducing the burden on public ....more

"The fund aims to:1) To reduce closures of essential charities that provide essential services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they have the financial resources to operate, thereby reducing the burden on public services.2) To ensure essential services are provided to vulnerable people, both in the short and long term through increased community support through the work of charitable organisations."

COVID19 - This grant will fund online one-to-one and group support for children and young people in Blackpool who are affected by domestic abuse and isolated due to Covid-19. This will help improve their safety.

Organisations providing services and support for vulnerable people, for which there will be increased demand as a result of the COVID-19 crisis

towards unrestricted core costs as a COVID-19 fast response grant

A further 25 charities will receive a share of 1 million boost as part of the governments 10 million emergency fund.

WIRED: Ways to Identify Risk of Exploitation and Danger

The funding will be used to deliver a training and networking event around the theme of coercive behaviour.

85% of service users accessing the Silver Recovery Pathway will feel safer. Safety is paramount and is the priority across every FCWA service. FCWA recognises that risk is fluid and can change. Many Domestic Homicide Reviews indicate the victim was ....more

85% of service users accessing the Silver Recovery Pathway will feel safer. Safety is paramount and is the priority across every FCWA service. FCWA recognises that risk is fluid and can change. Many Domestic Homicide Reviews indicate the victim was either not known to services or only standard risk and therefore services for standard and Medium victims are important to ensure that victims do not fall through the gaps. By increasing safety with an individual safety plan for every service user and an increased understanding of abuse and recovery through FCWA's specialist support and Recovery Programme, service users will experience improved health and well being. After support 85% will feel less isolated. Isolation is a key tactic used by perpetrators of domestic abuse to ensure that abuse is undetected and the victim remains under their control with no support network in place. The project will reduce isolation for older women by supporting them individually and providing a network of peer support through the specialist open sessions. This will also meet the third objective of the Tampon Tax Community Fund, to build social networks by connecting with other women in the same situation. Service users will also have the opportunity to participate in service user forums and a service user subcommittee to have a voice in the development of the service going forward. Without this service, older victims of abuse in Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre may remain trapped in an abusive relationship without any support or hope of changing their situation. This project will give these 'hidden victims' of abuse a clear pathway to a life free from abuse.

Towards the Stalking and Harassment Project, supporting victims in the North West of England and influencing wider change both locally and nationally

We plan to provide play therapy and books for children living in refuges locally.

This project will build on current support for victims of domestic abuse who are at risk of harm from a current or former partner. It will provide one to one support through Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVA) who focus on particular ....more

This project will build on current support for victims of domestic abuse who are at risk of harm from a current or former partner. It will provide one to one support through Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVA) who focus on particular groups in the community. For instance, there will be an IDVA for male victims, one for women over 50 and another for people from the BAME community. This ensures that tailored support is available for anyone who might need it in the Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre area.

funding for the Recovery Pathway Project in which support is given to women experiencing domestic abuse that are classed as medium risk in order that they move out of the cycle of abuse and have a safer and happier live.

towards three years' running costs of a project in Blackpool supporting children and young people who are at risk of sexual exploitation and online grooming

Fylde Coast Women's Aid: Core funding to move towards more a sustainable model

Young people in disadvantaged and transient coastal towns such as Blackpool can be particularly vulnerable to child sexual exploitation. Flyde Coast Women's Aid will provide awareness raising and support for children and young people, particularly ....more

Young people in disadvantaged and transient coastal towns such as Blackpool can be particularly vulnerable to child sexual exploitation. Flyde Coast Women's Aid will provide awareness raising and support for children and young people, particularly those who are at greater risk of becoming involved in exploitative situations (such as those who have gone missing from home or who are not in mainstream school). It will provide 1-1 and group support for children and young people who have already experienced exploitation to help them to recover and build resilience. The project will also provide training for professionals. Ultimately, the project aims to help young people to stay safe.

Towards a caseworker to assess risk and enable victims of stalking and harassment to obtain appropriate protection and resolution of the situation and a wider piece of work to improve local responses to stalking and harassment.

funding for the Recovery Pathway Project in which support is given to women experiencing domestic abuse that are classed as medium risk in order that they move out of the cycle of abuse and have a safer and happier live.

This is the continuation and expansion of an existing project. It aims to provide an independent domestic violence advice service to address the safety of victims who are at high risk of harm from partners, ex-partners or family members. The project ....more

This is the continuation and expansion of an existing project. It aims to provide an independent domestic violence advice service to address the safety of victims who are at high risk of harm from partners, ex-partners or family members. The project will predominantly work with women to secure their safety and where applicable, the safety of their children.