Chat with us, powered by LiveChat

Volunteers Week 2024

🌞🌷 A Big Thank You to Our Amazing Volunteers! 🌷🌞

We had a lovely time at the weekend celebrating our dedicated volunteers with a garden party in the sunshine! 🌞Your support and hard work make everything we do possible, and it was a perfect day to show our gratitude.

Thank you for being the heart and soul of Coventry Haven Women's Aid. Your commitment helps us create a safe and nurturing environment for survivors of domestic abuse. We couldn't do it without you!

hashtag#VolunteersRock hashtag#ThankYou hashtag#CommunityLove hashtag#CoventryHaven hashtag#Coventry hashtag#Volunteers hashtag#WorkerBees hashtag#EyesAndEars hashtag#GardenParty hashtag#VolunteerAppreciation hashtag#VolunteersWeek hashtag#VolsWeek hashtag#VolunteersWeek2024

Survey Requesting Views on a Male Service Provision for Coventry - Relate Coventry & Warwickshire

Coventry charity aims to provide specialist support for male domestic abuse victims

Relate is calling on as many people as possible, whether or not they have personally been subjected to abuse

Author: Lia DesaiPublished 28th May 2024
A charity in Coventry is reaching out to local men to help them develop a specialist service for domestic abuse victims.

Relate, a charity that support families and relationships, is exploring the development of a new service specifically tailored to support male victims of domestic abuse.

They have created a survey to understand the preferences, requirements, and suggestions of men of all ages in Coventry.

Relate is calling on as many people as possible, whether or not they have personally been subjected to abuse, to build a comprehensive picture of what is truly needed.

The research will also allow them to secure between £250,000 and £275,000 funding and have a service up and running within the next few years.

Susan Parkes, Services Manager, says support for male victims is scarce.

She said: “Male victim services are fewer and far between or they are smaller services, which are attached to female services - which is not ideal for men to access because obviously the workers are mostly female. And the services are geared around women and women's needs. Men were looking for different types of services to women. We've done a bit of research locally with male victims and they're looking at more counselling and legal support.”

Susan continued: “We're looking to provide an outreach service and a counselling service, so that we've got that option for male victims and that they will feel that this is somewhere that they can come and talk. We'll be able to give a variance of times for people to be seen because often the men will want to be seen in the evening rather in the daytime. So, we’re hopeful that we'll succeed in funding. But we need to really understand the local picture to be able to do that, which is why we've written this survey.”

Survey Link.

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY - NEW JOB ROLE!

We currently have the following job vacancy available:

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?  

As a result of the continued success and development of Coventry Haven Women’s Aid we are looking to recruit the following post:  

IRIS ADVOCATE EDUCATOR

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

NJC scale 6 pt18 - £29,269 per annum 

37 hours per week 

25 days leave + Bank Holidays

Benefits include ongoing training and development and Pension Contribution  

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.

To obtain an application pack, please download the pack as shown below or email: hlenton@coventryhaven.co.uk 

AE Job Description

AE Job Advert 

Application Form

Equality & Diversity Form

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

Closing date: 4pm on 10th May 2024

Shortlisting and invitation to interview by: 14th May 2024  

Interviews will be held from 20th May 2024 

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.

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.  

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

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! 🎅🎁✨

Donate