🌟💜 What if £5 could change a life – would you give it? 💜🌟

We all spend £5 a month without thinking – maybe on a forgotten streaming subscription, a half-eaten meal deal, or that app you downloaded but never used…

But what if that £5 could change a life instead.....? 💜

For the cost of something you won’t even remember, a regular £5 donation to #CoventryHavenWomensAid could provide:

🔹 An emergency food parcel to make a meal for a woman fleeing abuse with nothing but the clothes on her back

🔹 A baby emergency essentials pack with nappies, formula, and wipes for a mother starting over

🔹 Essential emergency toiletries like deodorant, sanitary products, and toothpaste for a survivor who had to leave everything behind

🚨One small monthly commitment = a huge impact for a woman in crisis 🚨

You will be part of the solution!

💜 Could you spare £5 a month to make a difference? Please sign up now:

https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=vqwx9Cxb4Refc3aek3GgvDTPlZGIdZOIBxyPMsgWHYa7GNu2D4USHBklM14Kxgya905HgQLEcUSFtpON

#GiveHope #SmallChangeBigImpact #SupportSurvivors #DonateToCHWA #RegularDonation #Donation #CoventryHaven #Coventry #DomesticAbuse #YourLocalCharity #Proud #Inspiring #Solidarity #ThankYou

Job Vacancy - Maternity Cover for 9 Months

WORKING FOR US

Current Vacancies at Coventry Haven Women's Aid

JOB VACANCY  

Do you want to be part of a dynamic team who work to promote the safety and well-being of women, children and young people affected by domestic violence and abuse?  

We are looking to recruit the following post: 

MATERNITY COVER for 9 MONTHS

IRIS Advocate Educator

who will have responsibility for providing training to General Practices, ongoing support for health professionals and support and advocacy for patients. 

 £29,269 per annum 

37 hours per week 

25 days leave + Bank Holidays

Benefits include ongoing training and development, an Employee Assistance Programme and Pension Contribution

This is a temporary position covering maternity leave for 9 months.

For more information about the role please see the Job Description Form in this pack. To apply for the position please complete the application pack. 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 Equality and Diversity questionnaire. This will not affect your application.

This post is applicable to women only. The role is covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (schedule9: Equality Act 2010). Successful applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before commencing employment.
 Download the application pack here:

IRIS AE advert

IRIS AE Job Description

IRIS AE Application Form

Equality & Diversity Form

Please complete and return via email: recruitment@coventryhaven.co.uk 

Closing date: 4pm on 13th February 2025

Shortlisting and invitation to interview by: 17th February 2025  

Interviews will be held from 24th February 2025 

Successful applicant to start: ASAP 

  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. We would particularly welcome applications from women who have additional language skills.

Please Help Us To Win £1,000

📢 Help Us Win £1,000! 💜

We need your help! 🙌 Nominate Coventry Haven Women’s Aid for a £1,000 donation—it only takes 30 seconds! We’ve not been lucky enough to win it yet….

👉 Click here: https://movementforgood.com/?utm_source=Email-giving&utm_campaign=MFG25-Email-1&cmp=1&utm_medium=HTMLEmail#nominateACharity
✅ Select Coventry Haven
✅ Choose ‘Community’ from the dropdown menu

Your nomination could help us continue supporting women and children affected by domestic abuse. 💜

Thank you for your support! 🙏

#CoventryHaven #Coventry #SupportSurvivors #CommunitySupport #EndDomesticAbuse

🎁 From Crisis to Comfort: Give the Gift of Choice 🎁

This Christmas, you can make a real difference for women and children affected by hashtag

#DomesticAbuse. Gift vouchers are one of the most valuable ways to support families in rebuilding their lives.

Any amount from stores like #Aldi, #Asda, #Morrisons, #Primark, #Sainsburys, or #Tesco can help bring comfort and joy to those in need, and allows mum to choose her own gifts for her children.

📬 Please send your gift vouchers to "Santa" at Coventry Haven Women's Aid, 30 Hen Lane, Coventry, CV6 4LB by 13th December 2024.

💜 Please make this season brighter for those who need it most.

#CoventryHaven #Coventry #GiftVouchers #GiveTheGiftOfChoice #SupportSurvivors #FromCrisisToComfort

Nominate Coventry Haven for a £1,000 Donation from Movement For Good

Movement For Good are giving away £120,000 in December

12 Days of Giving is our festive final phase of Movement for Good 2024. In December, we’ll be giving 120 charities £1,000 each over 12 days.

The first draw takes place on December 5th and the last on December 20th with 10 charities drawn every week day.

Nominations are open until 23:59 on December 19th 2024.

If you’ve already nominated your favourite charity this year, then you’re already in the draw. If you haven’t nominated yet, getting a cause close to your heart in the running is just a few clicks away.

It’s one nomination per charity per person, so if you have more than one favourite cause, why not try putting them on our map with a nomination?

Nominate a charity for £1,000

Terms and conditions apply

You are invited to join us as we celebrate the #16DaysOfActivism 2024 campaign!                     

Its a fabulous opportunity to:

Meet our team and partners

Learn about the services we offer

Network with agencies

Our first 50 guests receive a free goody bag!

*Please wear orange to show your support *

25th November 2024

1 pm – 4.30 pm

Refreshments provided

Venue: The Coventry Building Society Arena, in

The Coventry Lounge (far end of the glass atrium entrance)  

* Car Park A - limited parking is available so please car share 

CAFCASS New Domestic Abuse Practice Policy - 9th October 2024

We’re pleased to share that CAFCASS has recently published a new Domestic Abuse Practice Policy, which outlines enhanced guidelines for addressing Domestic Abuse in family court proceedings. This policy aims to improve how domestic abuse cases are managed and ensure the safety and well-being of children and families involved.

The new policy sets clear practice requirements for identifying, assessing, and responding to domestic abuse cases, making sure that the voices and experiences of survivors are at the forefront. This is an important step forward in ensuring better protection and outcomes for victims, particularly women and children, who are often the most affected.

This update is especially significant for organisations like Coventry Haven Women’s Aid, as it reinforces a commitment to safeguarding those experiencing abuse and provides a more robust framework for professionals working with vulnerable families.

For more information on this policy, you can read the report here

“On the 9th October 2024, Cafcass has published a new Domestic Abuse Practice Policy. The policy sets out the practice requirements that Cafcass Family Court Advisers (FCAs) and Children’s Guardians must follow in protecting child and adult victims of domestic abuse when they advise the courts about the welfare of the child and the child’s best interests. 

In June 2020, the Harm Panel published a report setting out concerns which included that the family justice system does not effectively protect victims of domestic abuse because it is adversarial, that key agencies work in silos and that a ‘contact at all costs’ culture predominates. It reported that FCAs and Children’s Guardians are not sufficiently resourced or trained, that they prioritise children spending time with a parent, even when a child says they don’t want to. The report also stated that FCA recommendations to the family court do not draw on the advice of other professionals working with families.”

🌟 Exciting Job Opportunity Alert! 🌟

Coventry Haven Women's Aid is growing, and we’re on the lookout for passionate individuals to join our incredible team! 🎉

We have 4 amazing roles now available – all dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of women and children. 💜 If you’re driven, compassionate, and ready to be part of a team that’s changing lives, this is your moment!

👀 Check out the roles and apply today: https://www.coventryhaven.co.uk/vacancies

Let’s work together to create a future free from domestic abuse ✨

#JoinTheTeam #MakeADifference #NowHiring #CoventryJobs #CoventryHavenWomensAid #Coventry #CoventryHaven #NewJob #5Roles

'Voices' - Domestic Abuse Commissioner - Nicole Jacobs

VOICES at the DAC

Set up by the Domestic Abuse Commissioner (DAC), VOICES at the DAC is a virtual platform for victims and survivors of domestic abuse to stay connected to relevant policy, research, and practice development.

VOICES at the DAC aims to give victims and survivors opportunities to share their experience so they can influence change.

VOICES at the DAC will circulate a newsletter with opportunities to share your voice with domestic abuse organisations, universities, and local and national government. It will also include updates on the Commissioner’s work and relevant news from across domestic abuse policy, practice and research.

To register your interest, please click here.