THE DASH CHARITY

The Dash Charity

Refuge Family Practitioner

Specialist Support for East Berkshire Families affected by Domestic Abuse

The funding will be used to pay for a community engagement officer who will be responsible for hosting a series of drop-in sessions within the community for families affected by domestic abuse. The ....more

The funding will be used to pay for a community engagement officer who will be responsible for hosting a series of drop-in sessions within the community for families affected by domestic abuse. The project aims to help more families affected by domestic abuse to access support at the earliest possible stage and to facilitate the building of safer; stronger communities.

‘Cost of Living uplift: £500 to help projects meet their rising costs and respond to increased demand 31/10/2022’

Refuge Family Practitioner

A grant to support children in Buckinghamshire who have experienced domestic abuse.

This funding will help us continue our work within our advocacy and outreach team – providing practical help and emotional support to victims of domestic abuse in Maidenhead.

This funding will help support women and children fleeing from domestic abuse to one of our three local refuge homes with essential items and food vouchers.

The funding will be used to develop peer support groups to survivors of domestic violence. The project aims to help survivors access support in a community setting help them develop new connections ....more

The funding will be used to develop peer support groups to survivors of domestic violence. The project aims to help survivors access support in a community setting help them develop new connections and rebuild independence and reduce isolation.

Domestic Abuse Stops Here - Support for families in East Berkshire

This project will provide therapeutic sessions to children and young people affected by domestic abuse. Children and young people will improve their relationship with their mothers, improve their ....more

This project will provide therapeutic sessions to children and young people affected by domestic abuse. Children and young people will improve their relationship with their mothers, improve their self-esteem and build emotional resilience.

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

"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 ....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."

Grant to The Dash Charity meeting the additional costs of adapting services, premises or implementing other safety measures in response to the Covid pandemic.

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

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

The Dash Charity is requesting a contribution towards their core running costs to support men and women and their children who are experiencing domestic abuse.

The Dash Charity provides a range of specialist support options for families experiencing domestic abuse in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead and surrounding areas. With domestic abuse ....more

The Dash Charity provides a range of specialist support options for families experiencing domestic abuse in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead and surrounding areas. With domestic abuse being a leading cause of homelessness, with victims often fleeing their homes in crisis, its essential that there is a co-ordinated and effective response to ensure the short term safety and long term wellbeing of these vulnerable families. We are seeking support for a specialist Housing Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) to work proactively within our local community, co-locating with key local agencies including Housing Options and Drug and Alcohol Support to pilot a new and innovative approach to achieving positive and sustainable housing outcomes for families recovering from domestic abuse.

Outcomes can be immediate, for example - victims needing urgent safe housing will be supported into refuge and can subsequently ensure they are able to access protective civil measures, have safer ....more

Outcomes can be immediate, for example - victims needing urgent safe housing will be supported into refuge and can subsequently ensure they are able to access protective civil measures, have safer child contact in place and have financial independence. For clients remaining within the local community, we will support clients through the criminal justice system ensuring there is accountability for the perpetrator, through child protection procedures to help ensure children are protected and can stay with their mother and refer/signpost to a myriad of other support services to help further their health and wellbeing. Often victims of domestic abuse need to remain within their own home or local area so they can retain their support network Our Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) will help them do that and will support them in a whole host of ways to help reduce the risk to them and their children and to empower them to make decision and choices and regain control over their lives. We will be able to measure clear outcomes such as: 100% of women will be risk assessed and safety planned within 24hrs of their initial referral 98% of women will see a fall in their level of risk (of further serious violence) following support 95% of women will feel safer with improved confidence at the point of case closure 95% of women will feel they can identify warning signs of future abusive relationships 95% of women will be supported towards volunteer/work opportunities 95% of women will feel less isolated at case closure and have increased support networks All of these outcomes will ensure that women are far less likely to remain at risk of harm or to experience abuse in future relationships - our intervention helps break the cycle of abuse.

Sustainability and Growth - Providing Specialist Support to victims of Domestic Abuse

Our Helpline is the very first point of call for women and girls reaching out to our charity for help. We know that the right response is crucial; often we have just one chance to make sure that a ....more

Our Helpline is the very first point of call for women and girls reaching out to our charity for help. We know that the right response is crucial; often we have just one chance to make sure that a caller puts the phone down feeling that they have made the right choice in calling and the first step of many to a happier and healthier life. Although those calling our Helpline will have access to immediate advice and support pertaining to their situation, they are likely to be referred to one of our longer term specialist services or to one of our partner agencies for tailored support around the unique circumstances of their situation. Outcomes of the project will include: A timely and appropriate response to disclosure. 95% of Helpline calls will be answered first time; 100% of callers will be given the option to leave a message and will be called within one hour. Immediate safety and wellbeing. 100% crisis calls will be managed to a point where a caller is in a place of confirmed safety or safeguarding/emergency processes have been instigated Engagement with ongoing specialist services. 100% eligible referrals to be allocated to a caseworker within 48 hours. 95% of referrals will fully engage with the service. 95% referrals will have a reduced level of risk at case closure. 95% engaged referrals will report the following at case closure: o Improved access to Social Networks o Improved confidence and self esteem o Improved Optimism for the future o Feeling safer Managing Safety and Support. 100% callers assessed as High will be referred to the MARAC to ensure a co-ordinated and action focussed approached to the support and safety of women and girls

The project will help people impacted by domestic violence to access appropriate specialist services by improving community presence in order to take early action.

The Dash Charity supports families affected by domestic abuse. This grant will fund a new IDVA to work with adults who are at a high risk of harm and have complex issues including substance misuse, ....more

The Dash Charity supports families affected by domestic abuse. This grant will fund a new IDVA to work with adults who are at a high risk of harm and have complex issues including substance misuse, homelessness, sex work and mental health distress.

At least one in twenty children experience constant or frequent domestic abuse at home (NSPCC). The impact and implications of living with domestic abuse as a child are far reaching - these children ....more

At least one in twenty children experience constant or frequent domestic abuse at home (NSPCC). The impact and implications of living with domestic abuse as a child are far reaching - these children are three times more likely to end up in the criminal justice system, have long term trauma and display a wide range of negative behavioural traits. Dash will work with these children and young people to improve their safety, to support them to understand and move on from their experiences and importantly educate them as to what a healthy relationship looks like to prevent them experiencing or perpetrating domestic abuse in the future.

Towards the salary of an independent domestic violence advocate to expand support to the LGBT communities.

The Dash Charity supports families affected by domestic abuse. This grant will fund a new IDVA to work with adults who are at a high risk of harm and have complex issues including substance misuse, ....more

The Dash Charity supports families affected by domestic abuse. This grant will fund a new IDVA to work with adults who are at a high risk of harm and have complex issues including substance misuse, homelessness, sex work and mental health distress.

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towards three years' continuation funding of the salary of the Advocacy and Outreach Service Manager at a project providing support to people affected by domestic violence in Berkshire and ....more

towards three years' continuation funding of the salary of the Advocacy and Outreach Service Manager at a project providing support to people affected by domestic violence in Berkshire and Buckinghamshire

This is a project by an incorporated charity based in Slough operating across Berkshire and South Buckinghamshire. The organisation will use the funding to provide a weekly programme of cultural ....more

This is a project by an incorporated charity based in Slough operating across Berkshire and South Buckinghamshire. The organisation will use the funding to provide a weekly programme of cultural awareness and mutual support to young people with different ethnic and cultural backgrounds who have experienced domestic abuse. This will improve cohesion amongst victims of abuse and reduce tensions caused by cultural misunderstanding.

Towards the development of a male independent domestic violence advocacy service which will include a mapping exercise across the UK to ascertain provision for male victims and development of a ....more

Towards the development of a male independent domestic violence advocacy service which will include a mapping exercise across the UK to ascertain provision for male victims and development of a national working group to improve standards.

This project provides emergency, temporary accommodation and practical support for women and their children fleeing domestic violence.