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Run For Charity
🌟 Exciting Announcement! 🏃♀️🎉
We're thrilled to announce that Coventry Haven Women's Aid is now a proud member of Run for Charity! 🌟 Joining this incredible platform allows us to participate in various events, not just limited to running, and most importantly, gives you the opportunity to support us financially. 🙌
We also may have an allocation of tickets to those events that may be sold out! Why not have a look?
Whether you're a seasoned runner or simply looking for a fun way to give back, there's something for everyone on Run for Charity. By choosing Coventry Haven Women's Aid as your charity, you'll be directly contributing to our vital work in supporting survivors of domestic abuse. 💪
Visit our charity page on Run for Charity to learn more and get involved: RunForCharity
Together, let's lace up our running shoes and make a difference for those we support! 🌈👟 #RunForCharity #SupportSurvivors #MakeADifference
Women's Aid Annual Audit Report
The Women’s Aid Domestic Abuse Report 2024: The Annual Audit, has been released and looks at the provision and uptake of domestic abuse services in England, alongside the experiences of women and children who use them.
The latest edition of Women’s Aid’s annual publication revealed that the network of specialist domestic abuse services is at risk of dismantling if the acute funding and commissioning challenges they are facing are left unaddressed.
Some of the key findings of the report include:
Almost half (49.0%) of organisations surveyed had been running an area of their domestic abuse service in 2022-23 without any dedicated funding.
Over a third (33.7%) reported short-term contract lengths as a key challenge faced with commissioned funding this year.
Over half (57.7%) of the organisations surveyed reported they were struggling to recruit for vacant roles at the salaries they can pay, due to increases in the cost-of-living.
To read the full report, please click here.
Our Impact - Financial Year April 2022 - March 2023
🌟Coventry Haven Women’s Aid Impact Update 2022-2023 🌟
This year has been a powerful journey of support, empowerment, and resilience at Coventry Haven Women’s Aid. Here's a snapshot of the impact we've made to the lives of women and children in Coventry:
Refuge Service:
- Welcomed 64 women and 56 children to our refuge, with 113 new applications.
- Unfortunately, due to high demand, we could only accommodate 56% of applicants.
- Diverse backgrounds: 64% BAMER, 36% White British, including an increase in Eastern European backgrounds.
- 34% entered with diagnosed mental health issues, and 47% needed support with immigration issues.
- All women faced multiple types of abuse, with a focus on domestic violence and abuse, forced marriage, so called ‘honour’ based abuse, rape, sexual offences, and stalking.
- Our Emergency Bedspace provided solace for 9 women and 5 children on 117 nights.
Outreach, Advocacy, and SafeToTalk Helpline:
- SafeToTalk helpline received 4,684 contacts, offering immediate support to 70% of callers.
- 73% of contacts were from professionals seeking advice, while 25% came directly from survivors.
- A noticeable increase in access for BAME victims, unknown cases, and older women.
IDVA Service:
- Supported 980 referrals for High Risk Victims, addressing an increasing number identified by the Police.
- Introduced specialised workers for Eastern European cases and a dedicated Court IDVA.
- Engaged with 318 women in full case work.
IRIS Service:
- Responded to 180 referrals, extending support to an average of 6 months per patient.
- Advocate Educator case work completed with 91 women, with 96% of practices trained in IRIS.
FGM Service:
- Assisted 58 women and 54 associated children.
- 78% were of African ethnicity, and support extended beyond FGM issues to encompass various aspects of life.
Community Outreach Team:
- Received 1,001 referrals, accepting 553 women into full casework.
- Covered 20 different case languages, reflecting our commitment to inclusivity.
- Delivered more groupwork programs, including wellbeing sessions at community venues.
Together, we've made a significant impact on the lives of survivors, fostering resilience and reclaiming independence. Your support is the driving force behind every success story. Let's continue making a difference, one life at a time.
#CoventryHaven #Impact #Empower #Survivors #EndAbuseTogether
Normal Service Opening Times are Resumed
Happy New Year!
Our opening times are:
SafeToTalk Helpline 08001114998:
Open Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm
Saturday - Sunday 10am - 1pm
Christmas 2023 & New Year Opening Times
CHRISTMAS 2023 & NEW YEAR OPENING TIMES
18th - 22nd December - 0800 111 4998 open 8.30am - 5.30pm
23rd - 24th December - 0800 111 4998 open 10am - 1pm
25th - 26th December - 0800 111 4998 open 8.30am - 5.30pm
27th - 28th December - 0800 111 4998 and 02476 444 077 open 9am - 5pm
29th December - 0800 111 4998 and 02476 444 077 open 9am - 4.30pm
30th - 31st December - 0800 111 4998 open 10am - 1pm
1st January 2024 - 0800 111 4998 open 8.30am - 5.30pm
2nd January onwards - normal hours resume
Have some fun during December and try these FESTIVE FUNDRAISING IDEAS...
Here are some creative Christmas fundraising ideas for Coventry Haven Women's Aid:
1. 🎄 Virtual Festive Challenge: How about taking on a festive challenge like a virtual Santa run, Christmas-themed workout, or even a sponsored silence throughout December, to raise funds through sponsorships
2. 🎄 Sponsor a Room in Refuge: Could your workplace sponsor a room in refuge?
3. 🌟 Online Auction: How about organising a virtual Christmas auction ?
4. 🍪 Festive Bake Sale: Could you host a virtual bake-off. Participants can showcase their festive treats, and supporters can purchase recipe cards or pre-order baked goods, with proceeds coming to us.
5. 🎅 Santa's Grotto - Virtually: Do you have a budding Santa for a virtual Santa's Grotto experience where families can book a personalised video call with Santa for their children, charging a small fee for each call?
6. 🚚 Christmas Gift Wrapping Service: Set up a booth at work to offer gift wrapping services?
7. 🎶 Virtual Carol Concert: Host a virtual carol concert featuring would-be musicians and singers - think karaoke even? Participants can purchase virtual tickets to attend the online event, and you can include an option for additional donations during the concert?
8. 📸 Christmas Photo Contest: You could encourage your work family to share their best festive photos on a social media group, charge a small entry fee, and choose someone (the boss) to pick the winner.
Remember to promote these events through your social media channel and tag us in, so we can maximise your CSR and your fundraising success.
Wishing you a wonderful and successful Christmas fundraising season! 🎅🎁✨
NEWS: Coventry City blow for full time on misogyny and sexism for domestic abuse campaign
This year Coventry City Football Club are joining forces with Coventry City Council in getting behind a campaign to shine a spotlight on domestic abuse.
Players and senior members of the club will be taking a stand and encouraging men to stand up and speak out against domestic abuse in society. They will use the football pitch arena to encourage the boys and men that follow the Sky Blues to be active allies in the fight against misogyny by taking a stand that domestic abuse is everyone’s business.
Please read the full article here #PUSB #CCFC #16Days #CoventryCityCouncil #CoventryHaven
Hot off the Press! - We Are Offering a Free Will With The Opportunity to Leave A Gift
LEAVING A GIFT IN YOUR WILL
For over 50 years, Coventry Haven Women's Aid has been dedicated to creating a world where tolerance for violence against women and children is eradicated. Your decision to leave a gift in your Will to our organisation plays a pivotal role in the realisation of this vision.
These gifts are more than just financial contributions; they represent the trust placed in us by individuals who share our values and aspirations for the future. They serve as crucial support for our mission, significantly influencing the lives of women and children in Coventry.
We've partnered with FreeWills.co.uk to provide all our supporters with the opportunity to make their own fully comprehensive Will for free. You can make your personalised legally-binding Will, online in three simple steps, in just 15 minutes, from the comfort of your own home and with live support from their Will specialists.
Each Will is checked by legal experts and your Will can be updated quickly and easily for free, forever. There’s no obligation to leave a gift to us, but we do hope you do so to enable us to continue our life-saving work.
Please click here for more information, and to make your own FREE Will
Please see more details as to why a legacy is so important to us by clicking here
* 5 JOB VACANCIES * - 4 have deadline of 27th October 2023
The first 4 have a deadline of 27th October 2023, the 5th is open:
We are currently recruiting for the following 5 roles:
APPLICATION PACKS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD FROM 6th OCTOBER 2023
Refuge Based Support Worker - Deadline 27th oct 2023
£25,791 per annum FTE
15 hours per week – out of hours/on call is required
25 days leave + Bank Holidays (pro-rata)
Benefits include an Employee Assistance Programme and Pension Contribution
Download the following, complete the application form and E&D Form, and email to: recruitment@coventryhaven.co.uk
Equality & Diversity Form (E&D Form)
or post to: Recruitment, CHWA, 22 Marlborough Road, Coventry CV2 4EP
Schedule 9 (1a) of the Equality Act 2010 applies to this position. There is a genuine occupational requirement for the post holder to be female please
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Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) - Deadline 27th oct 2023
£27,230 per annum
37 hours per week
25 days leave + Bank Holidays
Benefits include an Employee Assistance Programme and Pension Contribution
Equality & Diversity Form (E&D Form)
email to: recruitment@coventryhaven.co.uk
or post to: Recruitment, CHWA, 22 Marlborough Road, Coventry CV2 4EP
Schedule 9 (1a) of the Equality Act 2010 applies to this position. There is a genuine occupational requirement for the post holder to be female please
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Community Domestic Abuse (DA) Practitioner - Deadline 27th oct 2023
£25,791 per annum
37 hours per week
25 days leave + Bank Holidays
Benefits include an Employee Assistance Programme and Pension Contribution
Equality & Diversity Form (E&D Form)
email to: recruitment@coventryhaven.co.uk
or post to: Recruitment, CHWA, 22 Marlborough Road, Coventry CV2 4EP
Schedule 9 (1a) of the Equality Act 2010 applies to this position. There is a genuine occupational requirement for the post holder to be female please
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MATERNITY COVER for 9 MONTHS
Community Domestic Abuse (DA) Practitioner - Deadline 27th oct 2023
£25,791 per annum FTE
18 hours per week
25 days leave + Bank Holidays (pro-rata)
Benefits include an Employee Assistance Programme and Pension Contribution
Equality & Diversity Form (E&D Form)
email to: recruitment@coventryhaven.co.uk
or post to: Recruitment, CHWA, 22 Marlborough Road, Coventry CV2 4EP
Schedule 9 (1a) of the Equality Act 2010 applies to this position. There is a genuine occupational requirement for the post holder to be female please
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Community Outreach Worker (Specialist FGM) with language specialism
£25,791 - FTE per annum
37 hours per week
25 days leave + Bank Holidays (pro-rata)
Benefits include an Employee Assistance Programme and Pension Contribution
We are particularly interested in recruiting staff with language specialisms, to complement our other languages within the team, to be representative of the communities we serve.
For more information about the role please see the Job Description Form; please click here:
To apply for the position please download and complete the application pack below and email to recruitment@coventryhaven.co.uk or post to:
PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL - RECRUITMENT, Coventry Haven Women’s Aid, 22 Marlborough Road, Coventry CV2 4EP.
Please note, CVs will not be accepted.
In order for us to monitor the effectiveness of our recruitment strategy we would also appreciate if you would complete our Equalities and Diversity questionnaire. This will not affect your application.
Application pack:
and email to: recruitment@coventryhaven.co.uk
Interviews for candidates will be advised after the applications have been shortlisted, with a view to the successful candidates starting employment as soon as possible.
On appointment eligible staff will be expected to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure and provide references.
We positively encourage applications from the Black and Minority Ethnic communities.
Schedule 9 (1a) of the Equality Act 2010 applies to this position. There is a genuine occupational requirement for the post holder to be female please