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Welsh Women's Aid @welshwomensaid.org.uk · 02/10/2026
Good luck to our incredible team taking on the iconic Cardiff Half Marathon this Sunday. A huge thank you for your dedication to training & fundraising over the last few months! We can’t wait to cheer you on every step of the way 🏃‍♀️ You can support our fantastic team by donating here 👉 tr.ee/cmKTe6
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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
Join us for insightful discussions on how changes have been made in practice and hear from speakers sharing their expertise on some of today's most topical issues around Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Harassment.
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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
If you, or someone you know, has experienced sexual violence, the Live Fear Free Helpline is there for you 24/7. Call: 0808 80 10 800 Text: 07860077333 Email: info@livefearfreehelpline.wales Webchat: www.gov.wales/live-fear-fr...
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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 · 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
Check out our Eventbrite page to book your space or find out about future topics. 👉https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/fiver-friday-webinars-4273323
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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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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 · 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
Dates 📆 24th & 25th November 26th & 27th January Book Now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/working-wi...
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Welsh Women's Aid @welshwomensaid.org.uk · 22/07/2026
During the course, learners will be taught how to deliver the eight one-hour sessions which are designed to be young person led and promote group discussions. Resource packs will be available to all learners to help facilitate the sessions.
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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 dates: 📆24th & 25th November 📆26th & 27th January
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There are two sessions available:
24th & 25th November 9.30 - 16.30
26th & 27th January 9:30 - 16:30
To find out more please email: training.welshwomensaid.org.uk
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Welsh Women's Aid @welshwomensaid.org.uk · 16/07/2026
During the course, learners will be taught how to deliver the eight one-hour sessions which are designed to be young person led and promote group discussions. Resource packs will be available to all learners to help facilitate the sessions.
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White text reads: On completing the facilitator training. learners will be able to confidently deliver the STAR Prevention sessions directly to children and young people aged 11-25.
They will also be able to engage in discussions about recognising early warning signs and the dangers of unhealthy relationships, while providing opportunities to explore how consent, social media, and wider society inform our relationships.
The programme encourages and empowers young people to make informed choices and know where to go for help and support.
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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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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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Welsh Women's Aid @welshwomensaid.org.uk · 02/07/2026
We would like to thank the wonderful Moira, and her dedicated team, for organising the event, and for choosing to support Welsh Women’s Aid. The event gave us a great opportunity to raise awareness of all forms of VAWDASV, our Live Fear Free Helpline and the wider work of Welsh Women’s Aid.
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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
🟣Tailored training to meet your needs. 🟣Option to have the training in Welsh. 🟣Excellent learner feedback, achieving 98% positive experience rating.
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Welsh Women's Aid @welshwomensaid.org.uk · 23/06/2026
Why choose our training: 🟣Expert trainers with front-line experience. 🟣Evidence-based interactive sessions. 🟣Survivor focused training, informed by survivors. 🟣Practical tools and resources for immediate impact.
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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
Call: 0808 80 10 800 Text: 07860077333 Email: info@livefearfreehelpline.wales. Access the Live Fear Free Helpline via online chat: www.gov.wales/live-fear-fr... Language Line is available to speak with our Helpline Advocates in multiple languages and Convo is available to speak with us in BSL
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Welsh Women's Aid @welshwomensaid.org.uk · 19/06/2026
If you, or someone you know has experienced domestic abuse, sexual violence or any form of violence against women, the Live Fear Free Helpline is there for you, 24/7.
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Welsh Women's Aid @welshwomensaid.org.uk · 19/06/2026
Domestic abuse is a choice made by perpetrators.
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Welsh Women's Aid @welshwomensaid.org.uk · 19/06/2026
Football does not cause domestic abuse.
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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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