Coventry Haven Women’s Aid Annual General Meeting 2019-2020
You are warmly invited to attend Coventry Haven Women’s Aid AGM which takes place on:
Date: Wednesday 31st March 2021
Time: 4.30pm – 6.00pm
Venue: Online via Teams
We will be presenting our achievements and an update on our current work and new projects.
We really hope that you will join us.
To confirm your attendance please RSVP to:
Email: jsrichards@coventryhaven.co.uk
Kindest regards
Elaine Yates - Chief Executive Officer
A raft of new amendments to the Domestic Abuse Bill will be presented, providing greater protections for victims and further clamping down on perpetrators.
From:Ministry of Justice, Home Office, The Rt Hon Robert Buckland QC MP, and Victoria Atkins MPPublished:1 March 2021
New offence of non-fatal strangulation to be introduced as part of ground-breaking legislation
Controlling or coercive behaviour offence extended to include abuse where perpetrators and victims no longer live together
‘Revenge porn’ offence widened to cover threats to share intimate images
For full details please click here
Does it feel like something doesn’t feel right but you can’t put your finger on it?
Are you treading on eggshells around him/her?
Are you thinking about what you say before you actually say it?
Clare’s Law allows you to see if your partner or your family member/best friend’s partner has any history of violence or abuse.
Please see our page here which shows you how to apply; you are also very welcome to call our Helpline on 02476444077 to ask for support in applying: https://www.coventryhaven.co.uk/clares-law
Please always remember that if you receive notification that there is no criminal history, it doesn’t necessarily mean that there s nothing to worry about. Please talk to our Helpline for further advice, support and guidance.
Please share this translated guidance on #Covid19 and the vaccine, debunking false information. These resources also include support services for those experiencing #domesticabuse — available in multiple languages:
https://www.london.gov.uk/coronavirus/covid-19-resources-and-services-your-language-0?utm_source=email&utm_medium=campaign&utm_campaign=LT2020&utm_content=StakeholderEmailFeb
We have links on our website for deaf survivors of abuse and have a leaflet and a poster available for SignHealth; please see our website page: https://www.coventryhaven.co.uk/deaf-survivors-and-domestic-abuse
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.
