🚨 URGENT APPEAL: Save Life-Saving Domestic Abuse Services in Cheshire 🚨

In just 8 weeks, thousands of domestic abuse survivors and their children could lose their lifeline. After 47 years of serving our community, MyCWA (Cheshire Without Abuse) faces the closure of our Crewe support centre, vital support services, and Macclesfield store and community hub – all due to complete withdrawal of council funding.

What's at Stake:

• Our 24/7 crisis response service

• Safe spaces where survivors can access immediate help

• Life-changing support for 4,000+ adults and children annually

• One of the UK's most inclusive refuges - where families can stay together with their pets

• Crucial children's services and recovery programmes

• Emergency food, clothing, and practical support for those fleeing abuse

47 Years of Saving Lives

For nearly five decades, we've been there at 3am when someone needs immediate escape. We've supported children traumatised by abuse to rebuild their lives. We've helped thousands of survivors find safety, strength, and a new beginning.

But now we need your help.

A Life Saved: Abi's Story

In 2017, Abi was left for dead on her bedroom floor, her neck broken and spine damaged, while her baby slept in the next room. After years of escalating abuse, her husband's brutal attack left her with life-changing injuries - unable to write, pick up her children, or perform basic tasks.

But Abi survived. With MyCWA's support, she rebuilt her life. Today, she's not just surviving - she's thriving, working as a trauma coach supporting children and adults. Alongside being a certified McKenzie Friend within the Family Court system. Assisting other survivors and helping others escape abuse.

Now, the same vital services that helped transform Abi's life - and the lives of her children - could disappear in just 8 weeks.

🎯 Our Target: Every Pound Saves Lives

We need £500,000 to keep our doors open and services running for 12 months:

£100,000

✓ Keeps our centre's building open ✓ Maintains basic infrastructure ❌ No support services or staffing ❌ No crisis response capability

£150,000

Everything above, plus: ✓ One staff member with volunteer support ✓ Essential emergency provisions ✓ Food bank services ✓ Basic practical support for those in crisis

£300,000

Everything above, plus: ✓ Core survivor support services ✓ Basic children's services ✓ Limited crisis response ✓ Essential recovery programmes

£500,000

FULL SERVICE SURVIVAL Everything above, plus: ✓ Full crisis response capability ✓ Comprehensive children's services ✓ Complete survivor support programmes ✓ Emergency accommodation support ✓ Behaviour change programmes ✓ Multi-agency coordination ✓ Community outreach

⏰ Time is Critical In 8 weeks, these vital services could be gone forever without your support.

Every donation helps save lives.

Please give what you can and share our appeal.