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# Women's Aid Leicestershire

Strength, security & freedom from domestic abuse

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [News](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/news/) - News updates from Women's Aid Leicestershire. News, help and advice for victims of domestic abuse and those who support them, and for our supporters and partners.
- [Lived Experience Group - Ready to be heard?](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/lived-experience-group-ready-to-be-heard/) - Leicester City Council are looking for people who have experienced domestic abuse to be part of a Lived Experience Group where you voice can be heard. They are seeking clients who live in Leicester and have been in service for at least three months, and not out of service for more than three months What
- [Menopause Pledge 2025](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/menopause-pledge-2/) - 🌸 Women's Aid Leicestershire Signs the Menopause Workplace Pledge Women’s Aid Leicestershire (WALL) is proud to announce that we’ve signed the Menopause Workplace Pledge, reinforcing our commitment to supporting employees experiencing menopause. We join a growing community of employers who are committed to: Recognising menopause as a workplace issue Talking openly and respectfully about menopause
- [16 Days of Action- 25th November - 10th December 2025](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/16-days-of-action-25th-november-10th-december-2025/) - WALL is proud to stand with communities across the globe for the 16 Days of Action—a powerful campaign to end gender-based violence. From 25 November to 10 December, we’re calling on our Leicestershire community to take action, raise awareness, and support survivors. 💥 How You Can Get Involved Whether you’re an individual, a group, or
- [Wellbeing Day 2025](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/wellbeing-day-2025/) - 🌸 Wellbeing Day Bliss 🌸 We slowed down, tuned in, and got creative 💫 “Every year, we host a Wellbeing Day to celebrate and support the incredible team at Women’s Aid Leicestershire recognising their dedication and the vital work they do for the charity.” From grounding reflexology sessions to the soothing waves of a sound bath, every
- [A Big Thank You To Semper Singers](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/a-big-thank-you-to-semper-singers/) - Women's Aid Leicestershire Ltd say a huge thank you to Semper Singers who made us their charity of the year for the past year. They say at a carol concert in Quorn at Christmas time 2023 and raised a wonderful £275! We are so grateful for your continued support. Women's Aid Leicestershire Ltd say a huge thank you to Semper Singers who made us their charity of the year for the past year. They say at a carol concert in Quorn at Christmas time 2023 and raised a wonderful £275! We are so grateful for your continued support.
- [GoodGymmers walk 2.3km to tidy our Reflection Garden at Abbey Park](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/goodgymmers-walk-2-3km-to-tidy-our-reflection-garden-at-abbey-park/) - Three members of GoodGym walked to the Women’s Aid Leicestershire Reflection Garden in Abbey Park to give it a seasonal weed and tidy. The team have now visited the garden in all the seasons and we are very grateful for their continuous hard work and support. They enjoyed a leisurely walk to the garden and
- [Spring Fundraising Lunch 2024](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/spring-fundraising-lunch-2024/) - Women's Aid Leicestershire were delighted to welcome so many new and familiar faces at our annual Spring Fundraising Lunch held on Friday 9 February. Taste restaurant delivered a delicious three-course meal which was enjoyed by all, and we were honoured to have been joined by keynote speaker, Councillor Dr Susan Barton, the Lord Mayor of
- [Menopause Pledge](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/menopause-pledge/) - Women's Aid Leicestershire has signed the Menopause Pledge to commit to supporting our employees at work who are experiencing menopause. The Wellbeing of Women charity, who facilitate the pledge, advise that women make up nearly half of the UK workforce, but many feel forced to reduce their hours at work, pass up promotions and even
- [Volunteer for us!](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/volunteer-for-us/) - Being a volunteer is hugely rewarding. We offer a wide range of volunteering opportunities that provide a rewarding and satisfying experience. We provide a full induction and training to prepare you for the role, so you’ll be fully equipped and supported to make a positive difference to those who have experienced domestic abuse. Roles Available
- [Annual Fundraising Lunch at Taste Restaurant](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/annual-fundraising-lunch-at-taste-restaurant/) - On 3rd February we held our annual fundraising lunch, and what a day it was! Guest speaker Jess Phillips MP delivered a truly inspiring talk, drawing on her personal experiences of working in refuge, and what a wonderfully uplifting and positive place it can be. The food was prepared and served by students at Taste
- [GoodGym tidy our Reflection Garden at Abbey Park](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/goodgym-tidy-our-reflection-garden-at-abbey-park/) - The wonderful folk at the GoodGym group have been busy clearing the leaves from our Reflection Garden in Abbey Park. It looks amazing! GoodGym combine working out with helping local community projects. They have been helping us keep our garden tidy for a while now and we are so grateful.
- [Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Abbey Park](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/annual-easter-egg-hunt-at-abbey-park/) - Our annual Easter Egg Hunt is back! Saturday 8th April 11am - 2pm, at the Womens Aid Leicestershire Reflection Garden, Abbey Park, Leicester You'll find the Garden opposite the boating lake Join in and to find out what the Easter Bunny has left in the garden this year This is a free event, and all
- [Changes to Local Services](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/changes-to-local-services/) - Since December 2015, Women's Aid Leicestershire has been part of a consortium called United Against Violence and Abuse (UAVA), alongside FreeVA and Living Without Abuse (LWA). This consortium delivered all of the domestic abuse and sexual violence services across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. From 1 April 2022, UAVA, as a consortium, will cease; however, the
- [Rotary team rides to help Women's Aid Leicestershire](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/rotary-team-rides-to-help-womens-aid-leicestershire/) - For much of this year, the Rotary Club of Market Bosworth have been helping to support Women's Aid Leicestershire (WALL) with donations of non-perishable food stuffs and more. However, with COVID-19 restrictions reducing their normal face to face collections, they wanted to try something different. 5 of the members have decided to cycle 300 kilometres each
- [How to call the Police when you can't talk](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/how-to-call-the-police-when-you-cant-talk/) - There will be times when a domestic abuse victim needs urgent help and needs to call the Police but may be unable to speak, due to not wanting to alert the perpetrator to the call. There is a way round this which the emergency services call the 'silent solution'. When a person calls 999, an
- [Leicester Marathon 2018 Results](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/leicester-marathon-2018-results/) - Martin Pennington from Great Glen completed the Leicester Marathon on Sunday 14 October. The marathon started at 8:45 at Victoria Park and went up to Thrussington and back round to Victoria Park. Martin managed to complete the full 26.2 miles despite the incessant, pouring rain. Martin's JustGiving page has raised £500 over his initial target of £1,000.
- [Reflection Garden](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/reflection-garden/) - Later this year (hopefully), we will be opening our Reflection Garden, opposite the boating lake at Abbey Park. The garden was the idea of one of our sub committee members, who approached the City Council Parks Department. Within the garden there will be a bench that will display a plaque that the City Council donated
- [New court guidance will save lives](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/new-court-guidance-will-save-lives/) - Changes to guidance used in family courts is introduced today, designed to protect children from violent parents during custody disputes. The new guidance asks judges to consider whether the presumption that both parents should be granted access applies. This includes domestic violence cases, where involvement of a parent in a child's life would place the child or
- [Women’s Aid Leicestershire opens a Reflection Garden in Abbey Park Leicester](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/womens-aid-leicestershire-opens-a-reflection-garden-in-abbey-park-leicester/) - On Saturday 26th June 2021, Women’s Aid Leicestershire will formally open a ‘Reflection Garden’ in Abbey Park, Leicester. Women’s Aid Leicestershire approached Leicester City Council to ask if they would allow Women’s Aid to use a section of one of the City Parks to create a ‘Reflection Garden’ which would be a quiet place especially
- [Positive result for stalking victim supported by Women's Aid Leicestershire](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/positive-result-for-stalking-victim-supported-by-womens-aid-leicestershire/) - Women’s Aid Leicestershire Ltd (WALL) welcomes the result of the hearing at the Magistrates Court yesterday afternoon, which issued a Stalking Protection Order (SPO) to a dangerous stalker living in Leicester. SPOs are a welcome additional tool which complement the existing legislation and enable early and robust intervention to be taken by the Police, rather
- [Women's Aid Leicestershire Reflection Garden is officially opened](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/womens-aid-leicestershire-reflection-garden-is-officially-opened/) - On Saturday 26 June, Mel Read, former MEP, officially opened the Women's Aid Leicestershire reflection garden in Abbey Park, Leicester. The event was attended by Vice Chair of Leicestershire County Council Dr Kevin Feltham, Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews, former Police and Crime Commissioner Lord Willy Bach, several Leicester City Councillors, Women's Aid Leicestershire
- [New Stalking Project Launched](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/new-stalking-project-launched/) - Women’s Aid Leicestershire have launched a new Project to support victims of stalking. The FREE from FEAR Project is the only project of this kind in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Stalking is unwanted attention and harassment that can take many forms. It is one of the most frequently experienced forms of abuse. Stalking is a pattern
- [Book Launch for 'The Vacant Space - The Journal of an Ageing Feminist'](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/book-launch-for-the-vacant-space-the-journal-of-an-ageing-feminist/) - On 17th March we had the pleasure of hosting the book launch for 'The Vacant Space - The Journal of an Ageing Feminist' by Mel Read MEP. The event was a huge success, and feedback on the book has been glowing. All proceeds are being donated to Women's Aid Leicestershire Ltd. These funds go a
- [Awareness Raising Lunch](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/awareness-raising-lunch/) - On Wednesday 2nd February 2022, Women's Aid Leicestershire Ltd (WALL) held an awareness raising lunch to raise awareness around domestic abuse and to promote the services offered by WALL. The keynote speaker was Farah Nazeer, Chief Executive of National Women's Aid, who spoke about the national picture of domestic abuse. Zabin Chauhan, Chair of the

## Pages

- [Home](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/) - We offer temporary refuge accommodation and support services for victims of domestic abuse and violence, regardless of race, gender, age or sexual orientation.
- [Contact Us](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/contact-us/) - 24hr Free Help: 0808 2000 247 | Local Help: 0808 80 20 028 | Office: 0116 283 2225 | Email: admin@wallaction.org.uk | Postal address: PO Box 26, Leicester, LE1 1AA
- [Donate](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/donate/) - As a not-for-profit charity, we rely on donations from individuals and groups. Your donation will make a real difference to the people we support, which last year was over 2,500 adults and children.
- [Support for Adults](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/support-for-adults/) - We offer temporary refuge accommodation for adults, and their children where applicable, alongside a range of support services related to domestic abuse.
- [Fundraise](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/fundraise/) - From holding a quiz night to jumping out of a plane, there’s lots of amazing (and fun!) ways you can raise money and help us keep doing what we do.
- [Donor Dashboard](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/donor-dashboard-2/) - Home Donor Dashboard Donor Dashboard Donate Again Donate Again
- [Work for Us](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/work-for-us/) - Women’s Aid Leicestershire is an inclusive, friendly and diverse place to work. As a member of the team at WALL, you will receive additional annual leave, which increases after 5 years' service, and your birthday off work. We also care about your wellbeing; you will have access to free counselling sessions, regular clinical supervision and a whole team wellbeing day. All team members can access a varied range of training courses, and have the opportunity to undertake a qualification to enhance your knowledge and skills. If you are interested in a career with us, see our current vacancies here.
- [Get Help Now](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/get-help-now/) - To access refuge accommodation or support because you have experienced domestic abuse, call the helpline on 0808 80 200 28. In an emergency, always dial 999.
- [Local Help](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/local-help/) - Many organisations help those who experience domestic abuse. As well as listing local organisations, our national database helps find support wherever you are.
- [Professional Training](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/professional-training/) - We offer training sessions that can be adapted to particular requirements, giving an overview of domestic abuse or looking at more specific, in-depth topics.
- [Accreditations](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/accreditations/) - Our services have been accredited by SafeLives and are a Leading Lights service. We have been accredited under the Cyber Essentials scheme, which shows that WALL have processes in place to protect against the growing threat of cyber attacks
- [About Us](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/about-us/) - Women’s Aid Leicestershire provides vital assistance to all victims of domestic abuse. We run safe, temporary refuges, plus several community support services.
- [Referral](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/referral/) - Agencies and professionals can make a referral to a Women’s Aid Leicestershire service via our online referral form or by downloading and emailing the form.
- [Support for Children](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/support-for-children/) - Home Support for Children Support for Children Children, Young People & Family Practitioner Read More
- [Accessibility](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/accessibility/) - Accessibility Statement of https://wa-leicester.org.uk - the website of Women's Aid Leicestershire. We offer temporary refuge accommodation and support services for all victims of domestic abuse and violence, regardless of race, gender, age or sexual orientation.
- [Terms & Conditions](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/terms-conditions/) - Terms and conditions of https://wa-leicester.org.uk - the website of Women's Aid Leicestershire. We offer temporary refuge accommodation and support services for all victims of domestic abuse and violence, regardless of race, gender, age or sexual orientation.
- [Events](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/our-events/) - Events organised by Women's Aid Leicestershire include training, awareness-raising, fundraising and professional development.
- [Cookie Policy](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/cookie-policy/) - Cookie Policy of https://wa-leicester.org.uk website of Women's Aid Leicestershire.
- [Privacy Policy](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/privacy-policy-2/) - Privacy Policy of Women's Aid Leicestershire; how Women’s Aid Leicestershire Ltd will use the personal data collected from you. Your rights under this privacy policy
- [Sitemap](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/sitemap/) - Sitemap of https://wa-leicester.org.uk website of Women's Aid Leicestershire
- [Core Services](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/core-services/) - Women's Aid Leicestershire offer a range of core services to provide vital assistance to all victims of domestic abuse. We work closely with three other local services (FreeVA, Living Without Abuse (LWA) and Panahghar) to provide one route into accessing support for domestic abuse.
- [Useful Links](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/useful-links/) - These websites offer help and support for those who have experienced domestic abuse, including national helplines from a number of specialist organisations.
- [What is Domestic Abuse?](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/what-is-domestic-abuse/) - This definition helps to explain what domestic abuse is: ‘Abuse is a violation of an individual’s human and civil rights by any other person or persons’.
- [Help Someone You Know](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/help-someone-you-know/) - To find out about refuge accommodation or support for a family member or friend who has experienced domestic abuse, call the local helpline on 0808 80 200 28.
- [Sitemap](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/sitemap-2/) - Home Sitemap Sitemap PagesWork for UsWhat is Domestic Abuse?Useful LinksTerms & ConditionsSupport for ChildrenSupport for AdultsSitemapReferralProfessional TrainingPrivacy PolicyNewsLocal HelpHomeHelp Someone You KnowGet Help NowFundraiseEventsDonor DashboardDonateCore ServicesCookie PolicyContact UsAccreditationsAccessibilityAbout UsTypes of AbuseStalking and harassmentPhysical abusePsychological abuseOnline and cyber abuseMale abuseLGBTQ+ abuseFinancial abuseEmotional abuseElder abuseEffects of abuse on childrenCoercive ControlCore ServicesChildren, Young People & Family PractitionerADAM ProjectResettlement
- [Donation Confirmation](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/donation-confirmation/)
- [Donation Failed](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/donation-failed/) - We're sorry, your donation failed to process. Please try again or contact site support.
- [Donor Dashboard](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/donor-dashboard/)

## Donation Forms

- [Main Donation Form](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/donations/main-donation-form/) - []

## Types of Abuse

- [Financial abuse](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/types_of_abuse/financial-abuse/)
- [Effects of abuse on children](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/types_of_abuse/effects-of-abuse-on-children/)
- [Coercive Control](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/types_of_abuse/coercive-control/)
- [Elder abuse](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/types_of_abuse/elder-abuse/)
- [Emotional abuse](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/types_of_abuse/emotional-abuse/)
- [LGBTQ+ abuse](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/types_of_abuse/lgbtq-abuse/)
- [Male abuse](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/types_of_abuse/male-abuse/)
- [Online and cyber abuse](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/types_of_abuse/online-and-cyber-abuse/)
- [Psychological abuse](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/types_of_abuse/psychological-abuse/)
- [Physical abuse](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/types_of_abuse/physical-abuse/)
- [Stalking and harassment](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/types_of_abuse/stalking-and-harassment/)

## Core Services

- [ADAM Project](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/core-services/adam-project/)
- [Children, Young People & Family Practitioner](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/core-services/children-young-peoples-family-practitioner/)
- [Refuge Accommodation](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/core-services/refuge-accommodation/)
- [Housing Link Worker](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/core-services/housing-link-worker/)
- [Resettlement Worker](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/core-services/resettlement-worker/)

## Jobs

- [Part-time Dispersed Accommodation Practitioner (28 hours)](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/jobs/dispersed-accommodation-practitioner/)
- [Part-time Dispersed Accommodation Practitioner (22.5 hours)](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/jobs/dispersed-accommodation-practitioner-part-time/)
- [Trustee (Voluntary)](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/jobs/trustee-voluntary/)
- [Safe Accommodation Manager](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/jobs/senior-refuge-practitioner/)
- [Part-time Children, Young People & Family Refuge Practitioner (17 hours)](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/jobs/children-young-people-family-refuge-practitioner-37-hours/)
- [Weekend Refuge Practitioner (13 hours)](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/jobs/weekend-refuge-practitioner/)

## Categories

- [Uncategorized](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/category/uncategorized/)

## Service Types

- [Adults](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/service_type/adults/)
- [Children](https://wa-leicester.org.uk/service_type/children/)