Survivors And Supporters March 2024
Womens Aid North East Lincs - Training | Awareness | Support
Providing Domestic Abuse Training & Support to practitioners, students, agencies, staff teams, victims & survivors
Welcome to our March?2024 Survivors and Supporters Update.
Well WHAT A MONTH - Now I know we say this every month - but March has been spectacular.
We have so much to share with you about the work we have been doing...
and so much more!
And of course our ongoing amazing support from businesses, groups, organisations and individuals in and around North East Lincs too.
So dive straight in and have a read.
Denise?
(Trigger Alert) Some of the content in this email you may find upsetting. Please do make sure you take care of yourself when reading and if you need any support on any of the issues raised, please contact us directly byemail [email protected] 01472 575757or message us through social media.
This month we are not just featuring one survivor story but a WHOLE book of them.
We are so excited to announce that we have just launched our very first book.
In Their Own Words...?Domestic Abuse Survivor Stories & Self Help From Women's Aid North East Lincs.
Within the book, you will find a collection of poems and short stories from the victims and survivors of domestic abuse.
But this book is more than just a collection of narratives; it's a tool for healing and empowerment.
Interspersed throughout are self-help exercises and interactive pages, inviting you to reflect on your own experiences too.
From journal prompts to mindfulness exercises, each activity is designed to empower survivors to reclaim their voices and their lives and talk about what matters to them.
We would love you to buy a copy and support the work we do.
COMING SOON to our charity shops across Grimsby and Cleethorpes.
Celebrating International Womens Day
What an amazing day we had for International Women's Day.
We had 32 women and 24 volunteers who came together for a day of pampering, empowerment and connection.?
A day dedicated to feeling amazing both inside and out.
Here's what some of the women said...
“I have never had anything like this for myself”
“I stood at the door and daren’t come in, I am so glad I did”
“I LOVE celebrating women, this is such a safe space for us” “I felt completely relaxed having that massage”
“People are so kind, thank you so much for organising this”
One week later – “ thank you so much for my bag of treats, I made a drink and sat on my bed crying, going through every item in there, so much thought and care was put into making them”
And our CEO Denise Farman said...
'We always do something each year to celebrate International Women’s Day. This year was so emotional with so many women experiencing some fabulous feel-good treatments, some of them for the first time. Thank you so much to everyone who gave up their day at work to help us provide such an amazing day."
Donations to make the day happen included...
??Face Masks ??Perfumes ??Toiletries
??Sweet Cones -?https://www.facebook.com/flossnpop
??Bath Crystals -?https://www.facebook.com/thesoapshack1
??Emery Boards ??Cupcakes ??Bombs & Masks
??30 Choc Oranges -?https://www.facebook.com/SPARTetney
??Wax Melts ??Make Up ??Candles
??Mixed gifts - CO-OP Funeral Care
??40 IWD Biscuits -https://www.facebook.com/SantinaSugarArt/
??30 Bracelets/Necklaces?https://www.facebook.com/inthepinkjewellery
??20 Jar Tea Lights -?https://www.facebook.com/Jollypotz
??30 IWD Biscuits??-https://www.facebook.com/Biddy.Bakes
??20 x ￡10 vouchers -https://www.facebook.com/GrimsbyIndependent
??15 cut & blow dry 15 manicure vouchers - Grimsby College
??10 x ￡10 vouchers- Pipers/Pepsico, Wellington House, The Flarepath, Brigg
??30 'I am enough' Badges TWO.Marketing?
We couldn't have held such an amazing day without the support of volunteers to make it happen.
VOLUNTEERS given up their day to do... ?
??Bracelet Making ??Hairdressing ??Sound bath / Relaxation
??Reflexology ??Pedicures ??Manicures ??Make Up
??Back, Indian Head, Foot & calf Massages ??Facials ??Eyebrow waxing
??Yoga Meditation Mindfulness ??Providing the food for lunch
??Making the food for lunch ??Even making teas and coffees all-day
In the photo, you can see some of the items donated and the bags of treats each woman took home and each volunteer got a thank you treat too.
And finally, not forgetting all the individuals we had who donated towards the event too. So many we couldn't mention them all here but we want you to know that your donation made the day what it was...
AMAZING!!!
Willows Shop Celebrates It's First Birthday
This month our Willows Shop Celebrated it's 1st Birthday and what an amazing year its been!
We decorated the window to celebrate our birthday?and celebrate International Women's Day, which also fell that week.
Since opening 12 months ago, on average, there have been 30 volunteers per week working there, receiving and processing around 50 bags of donations per day.
The support from the local community has been fantastic and the success of the shop has been totally down to the volunteers and customers.
Thank you so much.
Why not visit us at 11 Wingate Parade, Grimsby DN37 9DR
Could you be our next volunteer?
Why not come and join our team at Women's Aid NEL?
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We have roles in our shops at:
And different times; morning or afternoon Mon-Sat - There's something to suit everyone.
Send us a message with your phone number and we'll be in touch.
Thank You DWP For Your Mothers Day Support
We received a fabulous donation of flowers, chocolates, vases and toiletries for our women on Mother's Day.
Thank you so much to DWP Staff for thinking of us and sending these across.?
Thank You Lincoln Orthodontics
A huge thank you to Lincoln Orthodontics who supported us on International Women's Day by promoting our WishList on Amazon and bought lots of amazing gifts for our survivors of domestic abuse.
If you would like to do the same and support using our Amazon Wishlist, simply scan the QR code below, it will take you straight to our Amazon WishList page and you can purchase direct.
Thank You For The Easter Eggs!
We received donations of Easter Eggs for the families and children in Refuge, to make Easter extra special.
Thanks to...
Cleethorpes Spiritualist Church
Thrive Chat Club, Immingham
Fusion Fitness Centre, Grimsby
Waltham Funeral Service
Thank you to the team at Waltham Funeral Service, who invited local residents, clients, community groups and businesses to drop off Easter eggs at their Fairway premises in time to be given to families we support, both in Refuge and beyond at Easter.
Thanks also to all those who answered their call,?supporting the appeal and helping to give the children the kind of Easter they were?probably not expecting.
Ladybirds Children's Activities
Thank you for your kind donation, which means that families will have the chance to visit Parkway Cinema, Nunny's Farm and Time For Play, during Easter Half Term.
Knauf (UK) Immingham
Many thanks for the donation of pyjamas, delivered by Knauf employee Helen James, when she attended our Hainton shop for her volunteer day this month.
Grimsby Rotary Club
Many thanks to The? Rotary Club of Grimsby for their kind donation of ￡500 to support the services we provide for survivors of domestic abuse in the area.
Children's Voices
Here's a little look at what our children have been up to in The Hideout over the last few weeks!
We've been so busy with Valentine's, Mother's Day, and Mental Health Awareness and where there is a day, there is always a fun activity to support it.
Our children's work is integral to everything we do! Working hard to build happy, resilient children is such an important part of the abuse recovery process.
REMEMBER - We couldn't do the work we do with the children if it wasn't for our Club 400 Lottery - For just ￡1 per month you can join.?
Full details below.
Support the work we do with children
By joining our Club 400 Lottery, the proceeds go to the support and services we provide for the children of survivors of domestic abuse.
It's just ￡1 PER MONTH!
Each month one of our refuge children picks out 3 winning numbers.
Half the monies raised goes towards the work we do with children and the other half is shared between the winners.
You can have as many tickets as you like, it's just ￡1 per ticket, paid by direct debit into our account.
To join, drop us a message or email [email protected]
Let's make it Club 500 really soon!
And Finally...
We're Always Here To Discuss Your Options
We want to support you to make the best choices for your circumstances.
There are several options available to you including
Calling The Police - 999 for emergencies or 101 for non-emergencies
Refuge Accommodation - see our website
Outreach Support - see our website
Social Media Support - Drop us a message on our socials
Telephone/Video Support - Call 01472 575757
Email Support - [email protected]
Domestic Abuse 'Drop-In' Sessions
Safety Planning - see our website
Freedom Programme - see our website
Survivors Programme -see our website
Legal/Solicitors 'Drop-In' Sessions
Citizens Advice Support - see our website
Moving Away - see our website
Support If You Have A Disability - see our website
Survivors Handbook - see our website
National Domestic Violence Helpline - Freephone 24 Hour 0808 2000 247And support for male victims too - see our website.
Here's the link to the page on our website to explore the options available to you.
Please reach out so we can support you. Please don't suffer alone.