Sam Rowan
Sam Rowan's Birthday
Fundraising for The Crossing Point Domestic Abuse Service
Story
Since lockdown, reports of domestic abuse have increased exponentially, including an increase in deaths.
"On average, two women a week die at the hands of their current or former partner but in the last three weeks, this has more than doubled with a count of 16 domestic abuse killings (Victims Commissioner). The UK’s largest domestic abuse charity, Refuge, has reported a 700% increase in calls to its helpline in a single day!
(April 2020)"
http://thecrossingpoint.co.uk/news/
For my birthday I would like to raise £250, to go to the work of The Crossing Point, a local charity, at which my friend works so tirelessly.
They offer this most vital and confidential service for victims of domestic abuse.
There is great need now and also post-lockdown.
Please check out their website for more information, and please please consider donating, to support them and acknowledge my birthday in this practical way.
I'll also be giving £100 - £100 that I probably would've spent on beer and coffee in the pubs and coffee shops over the last several week.
If you have any further questions, just ask.
Thank you xx