WE:ARE WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT AND RECOVERY EDUCATORS 

Towards the staffing costs to deliver two educational/therapeutic programmes online for women in Solihull.

To provide 6, 8 week programmes of mindfulness for women affected by domestic abuse

"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."

We want to support an increased number of women to be equipped with knowledge and skills to overcome barriers to lead the life they want as an active member of society. We know through our evaluation ....more

We want to support an increased number of women to be equipped with knowledge and skills to overcome barriers to lead the life they want as an active member of society. We know through our evaluation that our programmes support women to achieve their independence following domestic abuse, to seek employment/education or remain in employment/education and to have the confidence to support themselves in their own homes so our purpose is twofold: 1. to develop a hub and spoke model of the project. we are acutely aware that a large number of women cannot access our programmes due to travel issues. we are in the south of the city and some already travel on 3 buses to reach us. we support 57 women per week. Our plan would be to employ a worker that would allow our manager the time to develop and test the proposed model in the north of the city and to develop the key partnerships necessary to make it a success for vulnerable women and children and greatly increase our capacity to deliver programmes that have an impact. 2. To develop a volunteer model that would allow us support development for women with lived experience to become project facilitators and/or coaches to empower women to return to work and/or education and increase their economic well-being. Our project is run by women with lived experience and this model will also allow us to 'grow our own' in terms of future staff members.

This two-year project supported a domestic abuse survivors’ group in Kings Heath, a suburb of Birmingham, with weekly peer support sessions and fortnightly workshops to increase their confidence, ....more

This two-year project supported a domestic abuse survivors’ group in Kings Heath, a suburb of Birmingham, with weekly peer support sessions and fortnightly workshops to increase their confidence, self-esteem and sense of empowerment. The group wished to influence and educate local agencies and policymakers so they could improve their responses to other women who experience abuse and avoid the misunderstandings, blame and reinforced trauma they themselves had experienced. The idea came from participants who were actively involved in how the project was shaped and developed.

Grant to Allens Croft Project

This project will offer support to women and children affected by domestic abuse. Support will focus on understanding domestic abuse and its impact, building self-confidence, developing coping ....more

This project will offer support to women and children affected by domestic abuse. Support will focus on understanding domestic abuse and its impact, building self-confidence, developing coping strategies and preparing practically for the future. Sessions will be co-delivered by organisations including the NSPCC and Innovating Minds CIC. There will also be opportunities for women to plan, organise and lead activities and workshops together, such as arts and crafts, walking groups and laughter yoga.

This is a continuation and expansion of a project by the Allens Croft Project (ACP) in Birmingham, which provides a safe and supportive environment for women affected by domestic violence (DV) to ....more

This is a continuation and expansion of a project by the Allens Croft Project (ACP) in Birmingham, which provides a safe and supportive environment for women affected by domestic violence (DV) to reduce isolation, increase self-esteem and give them knowledge and understanding of abusive behaviour to protect themselves from future abuse and/or assist them towards independent living.

the salary costs of the Project Co-ordinator

Provision of a range of support and assistance for survivors of domestic violence, for resettlement and financial management by way of home visits, workshops and group work