By Nik Peasgood | Project Leader
Hello all,
We want to start by saying a huge thank you for all the support you’ve given to our charity.
It’s thanks to the generosity of our supporters that we’re able to continue supporting women and families to live a life free from abuse and fear.
To stay updated on the work of our charity, please follow us on social media:
Facebook: facebook.com/leedswomensaid
Twitter: @LeedsWomensAid
Instagram: @LeedsWomensAid
Celebrating our 50th Anniversary
On Thursday 6th October, over 150 of our supporters and stakeholders came together to celebrate our 50th anniversary. The event, hosted by our Chief Executive, Nik Peasgood, and our Chair of Trustees, Nneka Ikeogu, was a great success giving guests the opportunity to talk to and meet current and former staff and trustees.
Three inspiring speakers: Rachel Reeves MP (LWA Patron); Nicole Jacobs, Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales; and Farah Nazeer, Chief Executive of Women’s Aid Federation England, spoke about what Leeds Women’s Aid means to them and how the challenge of domestic violence and abuse remains despite the progress in recent years. We also had a performance from the singer-songwriter, Manuka, who finished off the event in style, to huge cheers and much appreciation.
Thank you to everyone who attended the celebration and helped make it such an amazing event.
Thank you for helping us reach our fundraising target!
We are delighted to announce that our public appeal has now reached its fundraising target of £10,000. This money has gone towards the fundraising campaign for the children’s play area for the women and families at our Emmeline refuge. A big thank you to everyone who made a donation. We are very grateful for your generosity.
We are now getting closer to achieving our overall goal of £50,000 to complete our 50th anniversary appeal towards the refurbishment of the garden at our Emmeline refuge. This is thanks to our public appeal, grants, and generous donations from organisations and individuals.
Latest news from our Leeds Women’s Aid Charity Shop
Our charity shop is all ready for Winter with lovely chunky knits, cosy coats and woolly hats, gloves and scarves all available in store. Our Leeds Women’s Aid charity Christmas cards are also now on sale.
Seasonal Christmas stock including festive jumper and partywear will also be available to buy in store by the end of the month.
Christmas Gift Appeal
If you are interested in donating Christmas gifts to the women and families we support, please contact us on: fundraising@leedswomensaid.org.uk
Best wishes,
Nik
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