College of Social Sciences Wellbeing Taskforce
CoSS Wellbeing Taskforce - 40 kilometres in 7 days
Fundraising for Birmingham & Solihull Women's Aid
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Help us raise money for BSWA in recognition of 40 years of supporting women and children affected by domestic violence and abuse.
Who are Birmingham and Solihull Women’s Aid?
For 40 years Birmingham and Solihull Women’s Aid [BSWA] has provided front line domestic violence and abuse support services to women and children in the Birmingham and Solihull area.
What do they do?
- Advocate for the rights of ALL women
- Support women and children affected by
domestic violence and abuse - Educate, train and inspire action
- Campaign for change
How do they do it?
· BSWA operate a confidential helpline [0808 800 0028]
· They deliver advice and support via their drop-in centres
· Provide safe, emergency refuge accommodation
· Offer practical housing support and advice through their home options hub
· Provide community outreach support
· Support women dealing with criminal and civil legal proceedings
· Provide family support
· Deliver training to professionals
· Work with young people to raise awareness
How can I get involved?
The University of Birmingham are working in partnership with Birmingham and Solihull Women’s to celebrate 40 years of helping women and children in the local area to find a way out of violent and abusive situations.
This year’s sponsored challenge will be to walk, jog, run or cycle 40 km in 1 week. What better way to improve your health and wellbeing whilst recognising an amazing organisation that have given hope and options to many women.
We ask any interested in supporting this worthy cause to contact either Sophie Sinclair or Wade Taylor who can send you a sponsorship form.
Where can you contact BSWA?