By Nik Peasgood | Chief Exectutive
Hello all,
As summer comes to a close and we look towards autumn, I want to take a moment to reflect on what we have achieved over the past few months—achievements made possible by the support of donors like you.
Our Impact
We recently published our latest impact report, and one standout statistic is that in 2024, over 2,700 women and children accessed support following referrals to our services.
One client who accessed our emergency refuge accommodation shared:
“In terms of refuge, you do everything you can and it is definitely enough. It made me more confident in my decision to leave my abusers when I did. Leeds Women’s Aid has been the best service I’ve ever dealt with, and I am so grateful for everything you’ve done for me.”
You can read our full 2024 impact report on our website: Leeds Women’s Aid 2024 Impact Report
Our Coverage
Leeds Women’s Aid featured on Channel 4 News in a segment about the impact of the early release of prisoners scheme on victim-survivors of abuse.
The piece included interviews with our Chief Executive, Nik Peasgood, a client case study, and the Domestic Abuse Commissioner, Dame Nicole Jacobs.
It is a significant achievement to gain national coverage on such a vital issue affecting our clients.
Our Achievements
We are delighted to have received the Leading Lights accreditation for LDVS’ (Leeds Domestic Violence Service) IDVA (Independent DomesticViolence Advocate) service.
This accreditation recognises the team’s commitment to good practice and dedication to putting clients’ safety first.
A huge well done and congratulations to the IDVA team and all our staff who contributed to achieving this quality mark.
Spotlight on Our Access and Assessment Team
At Leeds Women’s Aid, our incredible Access and Assessment Team (AAT) are the first point of contact for anyone experiencing domestic violence and abuse. In 2024, they received 8,800 contacts via the helpline, email, and online chat.
We spoke to Freya, Access and Assessment Support Worker, about her role:
“There are a lot of responsibilities for the team to juggle in AAT, from answering the helpline, calling victim-survivors ahead of risk assessment meetings, managing referrals, signposting victim-survivors, providing face-to-face emotional support at drop-in sessions, and much more.
“We are front-line staff, so we handle high-risk emergencies and ensure victim-survivors are getting support from the right services. Our team, out-of-hours staff, and management are great at supporting each other and prioritising wellbeing.
“One of the best things about the role is knowing that when someone calls, it might be the first time they have reached out for support, so it’s rewarding to know that we’re there for them, even just asking how their day was.”
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Best wishes,
Nik
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