Sheffield Women's Aid

23/07/2026

09/07/2026

✨Stronger Together. Positive change starts with action. ✨

Over the last two days, we had the absolute pleasure of joining incredible women from all across the UK. Every single one is striving to enact real, positive change in the lives of women and children in our society.

We listened to, learned from and were inspired by powerhouse leaders in our sector, such as:

•Farah Nazeer (CEO of Women's Aid) who opened the conference.

•Natalie Fleet (Parliamentary Undersecretary of State for Safeguarding and Violence Against Women and Girls) joined us remotely to share updates on her work.

•Nikki Bradley MBE (Women’s Aid Director of Delivery) and Nicole Jacob’s (Domestic Abuse Commissioner) took the stage for a heated panel reflecting on the impact of the Domestic Abuse Act 5 years on and the issues that still need to be addressed.

Even our very own HOO stepped up for an impromptu panel, sharing invaluable insights from her over 20 years of dedicated work within the VAWG sector.

Thank you to everyone who spoke, attended, and shared their passion. The road ahead is long, but together, we are making a difference. 💜

08/07/2026

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We’re incredibly proud to be attending the 2026 Women's Aid National Conference, collaborating with colleagues, experts and partners to share our experiences and tackle the key challenges facing our sector today.

Spot our amazing CEO Hollie Venn on the panel sharing insights into the needs of survivors and how we can build positive change and more supportive and safer futures for women and girls moving forward. 💜

01/07/2026

Everyone has a part to play in ending domestic abuse - make sure your team doesn't look like this from the sidelines.
For many, football means passion, pride, and matchday energy. But for survivors, it can mean something very different. That's why we're talking about The Other Kick Off, the one that starts when he gets home.
Add your name and help us end domestic abuse for good - www.womensaid.org.uk/football-campaign

27/06/2026

Figures like these show exactly why we still have so much work to be done in tackling Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). 💔

To be absolutely clear: football does not cause abuse. However, statistics consistently show a deeply concerning rise in domestic abuse cases after international tournaments—regardless of whether the team wins or loses.

Abuse is a choice made by perpetrators, but major sporting events can act as a catalyst, intensifying existing control and violence. We cannot afford to look the other way when the whistle blows.

Behind every statistic is a real person. If you or someone you know is affected by domestic abuse, please know that you are not alone and support is out there.

📞National Domestic Abuse Helpline (UK): 0808 2000 247 (Free, 24/7)
💻 Women's Aid: Live chat and digital support at womensaid.org.uk
📱 In an emergency, always call 999. If you cannot speak, dial 55 when prompted.

Let's keep the conversation going, raise awareness, and support survivors. Please share to help reach anyone who might need to see this today. 👇

Matters

26/06/2026

📺 HUGE THANK YOU! 📺

We want to send a massive thank you to Jo and the team from Arthrex UK for donating a brand-new television for our refuge common room!

As a charitable organisation, we rely on donations and the incredible generosity of our community. We are incredibly grateful to Arthrex for their continued support .

A big shoutout and thank you also goes to the two Toms for volunteering their time to install it for us! 🛠️✨

This new TV will bring so much comfort and entertainment to the families staying with us. Thank you all for making a difference! 💙

23/06/2026

17/06/2026

Sadly, we don’t mean the football. We mean what happens after. The domestic abuse that increases when England play. Join the team tackling this today - www.womensaid.org.uk/football-campaign

04/06/2026

✨Belated Eid al-Adha fun! 🎉

Our staff had the absolute best time setting up a special celebration for our wonderful residents. It was an afternoon filled with community, delicious food, friendship ….. and plenty of Wotsits! 😋

01/06/2026

💜A huge thank you to all of our volunteers, co-production team, ambassadors and our board of trustees for donating their time, energy and expertise to helping Sheffield Women's Aid. 💚

You help us to make a real impact in the lives of women and children experiencing domestic abuse.

Your support is essential for our cause and we are so grateful to you.