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Welsh Women's Aid @welshwomensaid.org.uk · 24/09/2026
Is your organisation looking to select a Charity of the Year? Or maybe offer a new charity as part of your payroll giving scheme? Or perhaps you want to get your staff engaged with fundraising?
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Welsh Women's Aid @welshwomensaid.org.uk · 23/09/2026
Save the date! We're delighted to announce that our Ask and Act conference will be held on 3 February 2027.
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Welsh Women's Aid @welshwomensaid.org.uk · 22/09/2026
The UK Government has announced specialist rape courts to be rolled out across the country.
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Welsh Women's Aid @welshwomensaid.org.uk · 17/09/2026
Our Head of Services and Survivor Engagement is at the @taipawb.bsky.social Deeds Not Words conference which looks at race, home and community. It was an inspirational opening speech by Evelyn James. "Regardless of where you come from in this world, you have a voice and it counts"
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TUC Cymru @tuccymru.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Sexual harassment is never okay. Through our #WeWillSupportYou campaign, we are fighting to end workplace sexual harassment for good. You will be supported. You will be believed.
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Welsh Women's Aid @welshwomensaid.org.uk · 11/09/2026
📢 We need your help to cheer on our fantastic team at the Cardiff Half Marathon on Sunday 4th October! Bring along your friends and family for a lovely day out and give a much-deserved boost to the Welsh Women’s Aid team!
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Welsh Women's Aid @welshwomensaid.org.uk · 07/09/2026
Join our training team on the next Fiver Friday webinar to discuss the how gender-based violence is a major health and human rights issue disproportionately impacting women and girls. 📆23rd October 2026 ⏰10:00 – 10:45 👛£5 per person
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Welsh Women's Aid @welshwomensaid.org.uk · 04/09/2026
Hyfforddiant am ddim ym mis Medi! Hoffech chi helpu rhoi diwedd i drais yn erbyn menywod? Beth am ddod i #GofyniFi, ein hyfforddiant cyhoeddus am ddim? I gofrestru rhaid i chi fod yn 18 oed o leiaf ac yn byw, astudio, gweithio neu wirfoddoli yn Ne Cymru. welshwomensaid.org.uk/change-that-...
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Welsh Women's Aid @welshwomensaid.org.uk · 04/09/2026
Free training in September! Do you want to help end violence against women? Why not attend #AskMe, our free public training? To register you must be 18 or over and live, study, work or volunteer in South Wales. welshwomensaid.org.uk/change-that-...
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Welsh Women's Aid @welshwomensaid.org.uk · 28/08/2026
📢 We are recruiting! Are you an empathetic listener and communicator who is driven to help people? Can you communicate effectively in Welsh and English? Are you able to work flexibly to suit the needs of a 24-hour service?
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Rape Crisis England & Wales @rapecrisis.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Looking for meaningful work? Here is Part 2 of this week's job vacancies from some of our Rape Crisis member centres. You can find more details on our website: rapecrisis.org.uk/about-us/job-vaca… Good luck! 💜
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Welsh Women's Aid @welshwomensaid.org.uk · 26/08/2026
This acknowledgement that social media does indeed cause harm to children and young people by design is only a first step. Social media companies must take responsibility for how algorithms, endless scroll and hateful content is shaping lives and attitudes. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cy...
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Meta agrees to pay up to $17.1bn to settle claims its platforms harm children
The Facebook and Instagram owner, which denies wrongdoing, says the agreement builds on its "longstanding efforts to empower parents and support teens".
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Welsh Women's Aid @welshwomensaid.org.uk · 11/08/2026
Together, we can build a wealth of knowledge that Welsh Women’s Aid can utilise to build tools in order to support children and young people and their parents and carers. #BuildingOnlineSafetyTogether
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White text over the purple reads: Building Online safety Together.
Share your thoughts about online safety for Children and Young People by completing our survey today.
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Welsh Women's Aid @welshwomensaid.org.uk · 06/08/2026
The Wales Women's Budget Group @waleswbg.bsky.social have launched a survey to explore women's experiences of cost of living pressures, the workplace and priorities for the new Welsh Government. Head below to share your thoughts! www.smartsurvey.co.uk/t/KJEEU8/
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Welsh Women's Aid @welshwomensaid.org.uk · 05/08/2026
Welsh Women’s Aid are pleased that the UK Government have made the decision to bar rape, serious child sex and grooming offenders from the early release. We are concerned however that not all survivors will be able to benefit from this reduction in expansion. welshwomensaid.org.uk/news/welsh-w...
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Welsh Women’s Aid Statement on the Early Release of Prisoners : Welsh Women's Aid
Welsh Women’s Aid are pleased that the UK Government have made the decision to bar rape, serious child sex and grooming offenders from the early release scheme which will see perpetrators released eit...
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Welsh Women's Aid @welshwomensaid.org.uk · 05/08/2026
The Domestic Abuse Commissioner @commissionerda.bsky.social has published the Strategic Plan for 2026-29. We are pleased to see specialist abuse services centred as a priority in government spending to reflect the high level of need. www.domesticabusecommissioner.uk/reports/dome...
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Domestic Abuse Commissioner's Strategy 2026-29
The Domestic Abuse Commissioner's strategy to improve outcomes for victims and survivors of domestic abuse across England and Wales.
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Welsh Women's Aid @welshwomensaid.org.uk · 04/08/2026
Would you like to hear more about our work and learn how your support helps make a real difference? Sign up to our quarterly supporter e-newsletter now. Our next newsletter will be sent later this month! 📧https://welshwomensaid.beaconforms.com/form/f17d9028
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Welsh Women's Aid @welshwomensaid.org.uk · 30/07/2026
Imagine the difference that an empathetic and supportive workplace could have on a survivor where they feel understood and where challenges are met with proactive support. That’s the culture we want to help you create. Contact our training team at Training@Welshwomensaid.org.uk.
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Welsh Women's Aid @welshwomensaid.org.uk · 27/07/2026
If you’re looking to progress in your career in the VAWDASV sector, join us on this course to gain a recognised qualification to become an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor and learn how to effectively support survivors experiencing abuse. Book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/level-3-ce...
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Welsh Women's Aid @welshwomensaid.org.uk · 25/07/2026
Help us to create a world where women and girls live free from violence. Support Welsh Women’s Aid by making a donation today: cafdonate.cafonline.org/5713#!/Donat...
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Welsh Women's Aid @welshwomensaid.org.uk · 22/07/2026
STAR is a suite of early intervention and prevention services and group programmes for all ages up to 25 years. The training is for professional working with children and young people. For more information, contact Training@Welshwomensaid.org.uk
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Welsh Women's Aid @welshwomensaid.org.uk · 17/07/2026
A huge thank you to some of our recent fundraisers for their fantastic support 👇 ✨ Jack took on the Slateman Legend Triathlon and raised a wonderful £623 - all whilst dressed as a banana! ✨ Lucy ran the Wales Half Marathon in Pembrokeshire and raised a total of £655!
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Welsh Women's Aid @welshwomensaid.org.uk · 16/07/2026
*Training for professionals working with children and young people* STAR is a suite of early intervention and prevention services and group programmes for all ages up to 25 years.
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White text reads: Facilitator training aimed at practitioners who work with Children and Young People.
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Welsh Women's Aid @welshwomensaid.org.uk · 15/07/2026
Building Online Safety Together Last year during the Big Give Women and Girls matched funding campaign, Welsh Women’s Aid raised over £8,000, all thanks to you.
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White text reads: Building Online Safety Together
We're building an online safety toolkit, but first we want to hear from you.
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Welsh Women's Aid @welshwomensaid.org.uk · 14/07/2026
Have you been looking for your next cycling challenge? We're "wh-eally" excited to have charity places available for the Tour de Mon on 23rd August!
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Text reads: Be ACTIVE in your ACTIVISM.
TOUR DE MON CYCLE
46 MILES, 77 MILES & 106 MILES
23 AUGUST 2026
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Welsh Women's Aid @welshwomensaid.org.uk · 11/07/2026
Enhance your knowledge and confidence by joining this engaging course, designed to deepen your understanding of trauma and its impact.
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29th & 30th September, 9:30–13:30; training.welshwomensaid.org.uk
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Welsh Women's Aid @welshwomensaid.org.uk · 10/07/2026
It was announced this week that Ruth Ellis, the last woman in the UK to be hanged, has been granted a posthumous conditional pardon, in light of evidence she was a victim of domestic abuse. Here is her story… welshwomensaid.org.uk/news/the-par...
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Welsh Women's Aid @welshwomensaid.org.uk · 07/07/2026
We have two fantastic fundraisers taking on exciting challenges in the next couple of days! Good luck to... 💜 Michelle for taking part in the Snowdon Half Marathon. 💜 Jess for taking on the Snowdon24 – walking up and down Snowdon as many times as possible in 24-hours!
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Welsh Women's Aid @welshwomensaid.org.uk · 07/07/2026
Ending violence against women and girls (VAWG) is everyone’s business. To truly end VAWG, men and boys must be actively engaged and hold each other accountable. This week, @BeyondEquality, @EVAWUK and partners are launching #BuildingBridges: Principles for work with men and boys to end VAWG.
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Rachel Cable @rachcable.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
📢 BIG NEWS 📢 I’m running the London Marathon in April for @welshwomensaid.org.uk and I’d be super grateful if you could help me kick off my fundraising 💜 All donations big or tiny welcome, and please share this post if you can 🙌 #RunningPunks 2027tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/rachel-ca...
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Rach is running the London Marathon for Welsh Women’s Aid!
I am running the TCS London Marathon on Sunday April 25th 2027 in aid of Welsh Women's Aid. Please support me by making a donation today! Welsh Women’s Aid is the national charity in Wales working to
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Welsh Women's Aid @welshwomensaid.org.uk · 02/07/2026
We were truly honoured to have been chosen as the charity of choice for the wonderful ‘Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever’ in Llangollen on June 20th.
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Welsh Women's Aid @welshwomensaid.org.uk · 26/06/2026
📢 WWA are recruiting! Do you have experience of delivering efficient project support in a fast-paced environment and delivering robust quality assurance processes? Do you have experience of working in a membership organisation and providing support to multiple external agencies?
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Welsh Women's Aid @welshwomensaid.org.uk · 24/06/2026
We're grateful that @beckygittinsforclwydeast highlighted The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever - Llangollen event at this weeks PMQs.
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Welsh Women's Aid @welshwomensaid.org.uk · 23/06/2026
Browse our new training brochure for 2026 –27 or contact our training team to find out more about our courses and how we can help with your training needs. 🔗https://training.welshwomensaid.org.uk/
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Welsh Women's Aid @welshwomensaid.org.uk · 19/06/2026
Let's Talk About... Football and Domestic Abuse.
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Welsh Women's Aid @welshwomensaid.org.uk · 19/06/2026
Our CEO, Sara Kirkpatrick, attended the 10-year anniversary celebration of Centre for Women's Justice. Sara says "What a fabulous evening, happy 10-year anniversary to CWJ and it was wonderful to join their celebration evening yesterday".
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Welsh Women's Aid @welshwomensaid.org.uk · 18/06/2026
Join our training team on the next Fiver Friday webinar to discuss the evolution of Misogyny and Incel Culture. 📆 24th July 2026 ⏰ 10:00 – 10:45 🎟 £5 per person Check out our Eventbrite page to book your space or find out about future events. 🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/welsh-wome...
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Welsh Women's Aid @welshwomensaid.org.uk · 17/06/2026
Thank you to all of our A Mile a Day in May participants for another great year. Together you have raised a wonderful total of £2,448.75 for Welsh Women’s Aid.
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Welsh Women's Aid @welshwomensaid.org.uk · 11/06/2026
The Live Fear Free Helpline will be down between the hours of 00:00 tonight until 06:00am tomorrow morning. If you are in immediate danger, please call 999. For non-emergencies, call 101.
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Welsh Women's Aid @welshwomensaid.org.uk · 11/06/2026
🌟Congratulations to our London Marathon runner, Kate, for completing the iconic race in April 🌟
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Welsh Women's Aid @welshwomensaid.org.uk · 05/06/2026
Are you looking to take on a challenge with gorgeous views, all while raising money for Welsh Women’s Aid? Sign up to the Snowdonia Trail this July and choose your distance 👉 runforcharity.com/charity-land...
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Be ACTIVE in your ACTIVISM. 
SNOWDONIA TRAIL
10K, HALF & MARATHON
11 & 12 JULY 2026
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Welsh Women's Aid @welshwomensaid.org.uk · 03/06/2026
When someone chooses to disclose abuse, how we respond matters. Become an Ask and Act Trainer and help build a workforce that responds with confidence and compassion while developing your expertise and progressing your career. Book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/welsh-wome...
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Welsh Women's Aid @welshwomensaid.org.uk · 01/06/2026
Diolch yn fawr iawn i bawb gymerodd ran yn her hashtag #MilltirYDyddYmMisMai 💜 Dros yr wythnosau nesaf, byddwn ni’n cyhoeddi’r cyfanswm sydd wedi’i godi gan ein cefnogwyr a chyn hir y cyfanswm sydd wedi’i godi ar draws ein holl elusennau partner anhygoel!
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Welsh Women's Aid @welshwomensaid.org.uk · 01/06/2026
Thank you to everyone that participated in our challenge – #AMileADayInMay 💜 Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing the final amount raised from our incredible supporters, as well as the total raised across all the specialist services involved in this challenge!
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Welsh Women's Aid @welshwomensaid.org.uk · 29/05/2026
🟣Are you working in the VAWDASV sector and ready to take the next step? 🟣Thinking about becoming an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA)? This course is for you.
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Welsh Women's Aid @welshwomensaid.org.uk · 27/05/2026
📣 *Free Training* Understanding Experiences & Effects of Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (VAWDASV) on Deaf Survivors.
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Free training for Specialist Services 
and Practitioners in the Statutory Sector
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Welsh Women's Aid @welshwomensaid.org.uk · 16/05/2026
⏳ Rydyn ni bellach hanner ffordd drwy her Milltir Y Dydd ym Mis Mai. Dydy hi ddim yn rhy hwyr i wneud gwahaniaeth go iawn i oroeswyr ar hyd a lled Cymru. 🔗 Ymunwch nawr: www.justgiving.com/campaign/ami... #MilltirYDyddYmMisMai
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Welsh Women's Aid @welshwomensaid.org.uk · 16/05/2026
⏳ We’re now halfway through A Mile a Day in May. It’s not too late to sign-up and make a real difference to survivors across Wales. 🔗 Join now: www.justgiving.com/campaign/ami... #AMileADayInMay
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Welsh Women's Aid @welshwomensaid.org.uk · 15/05/2026
🏃‍♀️ If you’re feeling inspired by the London Marathon, apply for one of our 2027 places. 💜 Now is your chance to run in this iconic event. 🔗 Apply for one of our 2 places and tell us why you’d like to run for us next year here: welshwomensaid.beaconforms.com/form/db66727a
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Welsh Women's Aid @welshwomensaid.org.uk · 11/05/2026
May is National Walking Month, and this is one reason we’ve chosen to start our challenge this month 🚶‍♂️
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