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Bromley and Croydon Women's Aid @bcwa.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Only one week until the BigGive match-funding window opens - this is you chance have your donation to BCWA doubled! Pledge you support today, and we will send you a reminder when the match-funding window opens. BigGive pledge form: shorturl.at/oYZ5d

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Bromley and Croydon Women's Aid @bcwa.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Next month, with the help of Big Give’s match-funding, you can have double the impact when supporting us to empower women and children fleeing domestic abuse. Pledge now, via the link below, to make a difference and we will send you a reminder when the Big Give window opens. shorturl.at/oYZ5d

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Bromley and Croydon Women's Aid @bcwa.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

🧵/1 Today at Bromley & Croydon Women's Aid, we are taking part in World Suicide Prevention Day. Suicide is something that touches many lives, often quietly and deeply, and as a charity we are committed to ensuring that our approach is compassionate, safe, and supportive for everyone we work with. 🎗️

An orange poster with a pair of white hands holding up a sparkly yellow ribbon. Yellow, daisy-like flowers are floating around the ribbon.
Above the ribbon, is bold white lettering on a purple background, reading "SEPTEMBER 10". On the bottom of the page, partially covering the hands, is a heading in the same style reading "WOLRD SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY".

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Bromley and Croydon Women's Aid @bcwa.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

✨ Childhood shouldn’t be about survival. But for many children in our refuges, it has been. The Giggle Fund helps us change that. Every donation helps us take children on trips and activities where they can run, play, and simply be children again - moments that rebuild joy, confidence, and hope. 💜

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Bromley and Croydon Women's Aid @bcwa.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Join us at our LGBTQ+ community meet-up on the 1st of July! For more information email us at training@bcwa.org.uk

A poster detailing our upcoming event:
Community Meet Up
"Join us in a relaxed, welcoming space to connect, share, and start an open conversation about how domestic abuse can impact LGBTQ+ people. Whether you're looking to meet others, learn more, or simply listen."
Tuesday, 1st July
Community Vision Children & Family Centre, SE20 8UX
12:00pm - 3:00pm

For more info, or register: training@bcwa.org.uk

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Bromley and Croydon Women's Aid @bcwa.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

As we kick off Pride month, join us on June 10th to learn how the LGBTQ+ community can be affected by domestic abuse.

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Bromley and Croydon Women's Aid @bcwa.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

We're excited to share that Jealous Gallery are supporting us at their Summer Show on the 14th-15th of June 2025! The works on show will span the humorous, the political, the bold, and the beautiful, and all art will be for sale. Tickets are available here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/jealous-su...

A vibrant yellow poster with the heading "Jealous Summer Show 14th-15th June" in big bubble lettering, and the location of the event (St Michael's Church, 74-75 Leonard St, London, EC2A 4QS).
Next to the heading is a drawing of a sleeveless, blue denim jacket covered in a colourful array of pin badges and stickers, including the names of various artists such as Helen Beard, David Shrigley, Sue Arrowsmith, Jake Chapman, Blur X Tony Hung, Jamie Hewlett, Ben Kelly, Miss Bugs, Harry Hill, Charming Baker, Opake, Yinka Shonibare, Antony Micallef, Noel Fielding, Michael Craig-Martin, Ian Davenport and Lakwena, to name a few.

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Bromley and Croydon Women's Aid @bcwa.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

As Mother's Day approaches, BCWA are sending love and strength to all the incredible mothers we have and will continue to support: all the survivors, fighters, and protectors. Your love is a shield, your courage is endless. You are seen, you are valued, you are not alone. 💜🌸

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Bromley and Croydon Women's Aid @bcwa.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Shop with selected online retailers, & we could win £100! Including Etsy, M&S, Bloom & Wild, Pandora, & more! All you need to do is use the link to sign up and support us on @easyuk, by searching 'Bromley Women's Aid', & shop before midnight on 30th March: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/offers/trend...

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Bromley and Croydon Women's Aid @bcwa.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

If someone trusts you enough to open up about abuse, how you respond matters. Here’s how to support them with care and compassion:

There is text at the top which reads: 'How do I support a friend who is disclosing to me?'

Below that there is an image of two women sitting on the floor, one is looking encouragingly at the other with her arm around her.

Below that, text reads:

'Check in with them privately and let them know you’re there.

Listen without judgment. Let them speak freely. Avoid interrupting, questioning, or doubting their experience. Simply believe them.

Offer support and resources (e.g., helplines, charities, or safe spaces) but let them decide what feels right.

Don’t pressure them - leaving can be dangerous, and they need to move at their own pace.'

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Bromley and Croydon Women's Aid @bcwa.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Not all abuse leaves visible scars. Some people suffer in silence, afraid or unable to ask for help. Here are 5 signs that someone you know might be experiencing abuse: If you or someone you know is at risk, reach out for help. Find out more here: bcwa.org.uk. In an emergency always call 999.

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5 Signs Someone Might Need Help: Recognising Abuse
They Seem Nervous or Withdrawn – If they’ve become unusually quiet, avoid social situations, or seem anxious around their partner, this could be a red flag.

Unexplained Injuries – Bruises, burns, or cuts with vague or inconsistent explanations could indicate physical abuse.

There is an illustration of two women conversing with speech bubbles between them.

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Control & Isolation – Their partner dictates who they see, what they wear, or how they spend money. They might cancel plans last-minute or seem afraid to upset their partner.

Low Self-Esteem or Fearful Behavior – They constantly apologise, seem on edge, or second-guess themselves, as if walking on eggshells.

Drastic Changes in Mood or Appearance – Depression, anxiety, or a sudden shift in personality can be signs. They may also stop taking care of themselves.

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Bromley and Croydon Women's Aid @bcwa.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

For 50 years, BCWA has been accelerating action - but we stand on the shoulders of giants. As #internationalwomensday approaches, we honour the women who paved the way for change, and we continue to accelerate action towards a world where all women and girls can live safely, free from abuse.

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Bromley and Croydon Women's Aid @bcwa.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Behaviours such as love bombing, wanting you to spend all their time with you, being concerned about you flirting with others with no reason, and pushing a relationship forward more quickly than you would like, might seem like signs of love at first, but could turn out to be red flags 🚩

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Bromley and Croydon Women's Aid @bcwa.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

The start of a relationship should be an exciting time: getting to know each other and enjoying spending time together. However, sometimes romantic gestures might be masking what truly lies beneath. As Valentine's Day approaches, we want to help you spot the red flags among the roses.

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