Are you in isolation due to COVID-19 - Lockdown doesn’t mean locked in! We are here to support you.
Listen to the adverts here via Free Radio and access the SafeToTalk Helpline on 08001114998 :
- If you feel afraid or treading on eggshells at home, or being subjected to violence, click here to listen.
- If you feel you may be hurting someone with your behaviour, click here to listen.
The Small Business Star match funding campaign is a festive fundraising opportunity for small businesses to help UK charities raise much needed funds by donating through their Christmas sales.
From 1st-31st December 2020, Work for Good will double donations raised from the sales of products and services (or a one-off Christmas donation) and paid via our platform (up to £500 per business, whilst funds remain. See T&C’s.)
As well as raising money for good causes, the Small Business Star match funding campaign has been created to shine a light on the UK’s socially responsible small business community, illustrating that purposeful enterprise is better for all.
Sign up and pledge a proportion of sales from your products or services (or make a one-off donation) to your chosen charity.
Create a buzz! Start your own Small Business Star fundraising campaign. We’ve created a toolkit to help you get started.
Donations must be paid to the charity between 1st - 31st December and we will double these (whilst funds remain)!
THIS IS SO EASY! Make way for your Christmas gifts; clear out and make room; be like Mrs Hinch and #ConquerYourClutter it’ll make you feel amazing!
1 - Download the Ziffit app, scan the barcodes of your products and get an instant value
2 - Select COVENTRY HAVEN WOMEN’S AID at checkout and pack up your unwanted goodies
3 - Use Ziffit’s contact-free courier or drop-off service to send your items, free of charge
4 - The value of the items will be donated to us!
Download the Ziffit app here: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/giving/worldofbooks/directdonors/?utm_source=charity&utm_medium=referral
COVENTRY HAVEN WA CHRISTMAS APPEAL
Across Coventry and in our refuges, there are many vulnerable children who need your help not just to get through Christmas, but to have THE best Christmas, and to thrive in 2021!
Your donation this Christmas will help to change lives. At #CoventryHavenWomensAid, we believe that children shouldn’t ever feel that abuse and violence is a normal part of home life; it’s not! There is a way out, but we need your support to free victims from living in fear.
Instead of sending Christmas cards to your loved ones, could you donate the card value plus postage to us to support the crucial support required in refuge, or could you donate a gift voucher to enable mums in refuge to choose Christmas presents for their children and to buy food for the holiday?
How can I help?
*Text HAVEN to 70450 to donate £4
To donate £5 text HAVEN 5
To donate £10 text HAVEN 10
To donate £20 text HAVEN 20
You can choose to give any whole amount between £1 and £20
Please see our website for our bank details and for other methods of ‘giving’:
https://www.coventryhaven.co.uk/how-can-i-donate
Gift vouchers are incredibly helpful from the following stores: Asda, Boots, Primark, Sainsburys and Tesco. Please deliver/post to:
Santa, Coventry Haven WA, 30 Hen Lane, Coventry CV6 4LB by 11th Dec.
* Texts cost £4 plus one standard rate message and you’ll be opting in to hear more about our work and fundraising via telephone and SMS. If you’d like to give £4 but do not wish to receive marketing communications, text HAVENNOINFO to 70450
#coventryhaven #christmas #donations #giving #givingbacktothecommunity
Our ‘One Step Forward’ group work webinar is a 6-week programme that last for 1 hour 30 mins each week.
Each Session is carried out over a webinar (Zoom). You will be able to see a presentation each week covering the different topics around domestic abuse and the impact it has on you and your children.
You are invited to share your thoughts and experiences, although you can choose to have your camera or microphone off if you would prefer to only listen to the facilitator and others in the group.
You are also able to share your thoughts and experiences via the ‘chat’ function which is useful. The webinar is always a confidential and safe space for everyone.
Following each session there will be a feedback sheet for you to complete if you wish to evidence your awareness around domestic abuse for Social Care, the Family Court or for your own records. All participants will receive a certificate of participation once they have completed the programme.
Please call 02476 444 077 or email info@coventryhaven.co.uk to register for your free place on the course; please note there may be a waiting list for the course due to how popular and effective it has been.
Coventry Haven Women’s Aid is thrilled to announce that we’re one of the thousands of organisations taking part in this year’s #GivingTuesday campaign, to be held on the 1st of December.
Brought to the UK in 2014 by the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF), this year #GivingTuesday offers the opportunity to #GiveBack2020 either by donating to charity, reaffirming commitment to a cause, volunteering time or supporting others by simply helping a friend, neighbour or family member.
In 2020, the global Covid-19 pandemic has caused dramatic repercussions around the world. According to CAF research, charities have reported a significant increase in demand for their services while more than half (53%) have suffered a drop in donations. Charities estimate they will see a £10bn funding gap and without help many may be forced to close their doors.
Coventry Haven Women’s Aid began in 1972 as a women’s group and have grown to become a small, community-based, grass roots, registered charity which is run by women for women.
Our aim is to help women and their children who have been or are being subjected to, domestic abuse in any form to free themselves from the situation they are in.
We do this by providing safe housing and a range of support services, before during and after leaving their abusive partner/family member. We will assist you through your whole journey.
We support all women irrespective of whether they want to leave the relationship or not, older women, younger women, historic or current abuse; any woman. We will assist you with any other issues you may be experiencing along side your abuse, for example surrounding: immigration, discrimination, disability, LGBT, housing, debt management, alcohol and drug abuse, multiple needs, or no recourse to public funds (NRPF).
These services are run by staff and volunteers and are free of charge.
Website: www.coventryhaven.co.uk
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coventryhaven22/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoventryHaven
Twitter: https://twitter.com/coventry_haven
In 2019 #GivingTuesday was the top trending item on UK Twitter and generated more than 487m impressions. In the UK, more than £14.2 million was raised in online donations (via Visa alone), equivalent to almost £10,000 per minute.
Jaime Richards, Development & Funding Officer, Coventry Haven Women’s Aid:
“2020 has been tougher than ever for the women and children we support; we really need your help to keep our safe spaces open and available for all victims to live a life free from violence and abuse.”
Gráinne Mathews, #GivingTuesday UK Lead at the CAF, adds:
“Charities have given us so much this year, from vital food deliveries during lockdown, to developing new ways to deliver services so they could continue to help those in need; all while struggling themselves with cancelled fundraising events and closed charity shops.
"This #GivingTuesday charities need us to be there for them, like they've been there for us. It is time to #GiveBack2020. It's easy, just think of what you have - money, a voice, family, friends, followers, or time - and how that might help."
To find out more about #GivingTuesday, and how you can get involved, visit: http://www.givingtuesday.org.uk/
We are partnering Kairos WWT in the Home of Her Own project and will be taking part in this #SleepOut so please join in! This project highlights women’s homelessness including those at risk of homelessness due to #DomesticAbuse and/or #Exploitation. The project is funded by the Homeless Link. The night will be full of live chat that you can get involved with including staff from both Coventry Haven and Kairos.
The #HomeOfHerOwnProject #HHO is inviting you to #SleepOut in your home whether that be your hallway, bathroom, shed or another place at home, and join in with us!
Our #OnlineChat will also be available through the night via our website www.coventryhaven.co.uk
The hidden homeless include those forced to stay with friends, family, bed begging, B&Bs, hotels, sleep in cars and on the streets because it’s unsafe to be at home and is a huge problem in Coventry; a lot worse than you can imagine!
Please register below and join us virtually. October is #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth and the #SleepOut includes #WorldHomelessnessDay 10th Oct.
Please register below👇🏼 and comment with questions/topics you’d like to hear about.
Get involved and join us virtually on Friday 9th Oct!
https://kairoswwtfirstvirtualsleepoutandprojectlaunch.eventcreate.com/
FROM THURSDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER 2020 our team deliver a dedicated Live ‘Chat’ session at various times from Monday - Sunday, for anyone who is worried about their relationship or for someone they know. Visit the website during the following times and you will see a Help Live Chat Box appear at the bottom right hand side of the page. By typing your question into this box you will be able to chat directly with one of our workers:
Mon - 2pm - 4pm (for professionals)
Wed - 2pm - 4pm
Thu - evening 6pm - 8pm
Fri - 10am - 12 midday
Sat - 10am - 12 midday
Sun - 6pm - 8pm
If the Live Chat Box does not appear; this may be due to your firewall security. Please email or call us instead on info@coventryhaven.co.uk or call 0800 111 4998.
For any advice or support, or to make an appointment to come in and see us, please call 0800 111 4998 between 8.30am - 5.30pm, Monday to Friday
Please see information about staying safe here; this includes British Sign Language also: https://www.womensaid.org.uk/covid-19-coronavirus-safety-and-support-resources/
COVID19: there is #NoExcuseForAbuse | isolation rules do not apply to those suffering from abuse | see www.noexcuseforabuse.info for information and advice
