We’re delighted to have been featured on BBC Radio Bristol today – a great opportunity to spread the word about our children & young people services! Listen to the short clip via https://twitter.com/bbcrb/status/798980731535929345
Women’s Aid CEO, Polly Neate, explains the need for adopting an ‘equal rights, different needs’ approach to domestic abuse support services in her latest blog piece. Each year around 2.1m people suffer some form of domestic abuse – 1.4 million women (8.5% of the population) and 700,000 men (4.5% of the population). At Survive, we understand the value of tailoring support services to the different needs of different victims, supporting equal access but recognising that male and females should be supported differently is vital.
You can read Polly’s full blog piece here: “Equal Rights, Different Needs”
The draft proposal sets out a change to how Bristol City Council prioritises victims of Domestic Abuse through Home Choice Bristol. Within the context of increasing demand for affordable rented properties our focus is to help those who are most at risk to move quickly. They are particularly keen to hear from practitioners who work with victims of domestic abuse.
Have your say by visiting the following link: https://bristol.citizenspace.com/neighbourhoods/prioritising-victims-of-domestic-abuse-home-choice/
Could you or your organisation sponsor a safe and comfortable night’s sleep for a child or woman in refuge?
A comfortable night’s sleep is not a lot to ask when you have left your home to escape domestic abuse and often had to leave most of your belongings behind.
We want to provide new mattresses across our 3 refuges to give families a better night’s sleep.
£35 would provide a new cot mattress for a baby or toddler
£125 would provide a new firm and comfortable mattress for a child or woman
To donate:
Text SURV00 and the amount to 70070
Donate online via Justgiving
Send us a cheque payable to Survive and send to Survive, PO Box 61, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 8XJ
There is no excuse for domestic abuse or rape and sexual assault.
More information has been added to the ‘this is not an excuse’ website.
Designed by Avon and Somerset Police the website to raise awareness of domestic abuse, rape and serious sexual assault and to signpost to organisations that provide help and support.
The concept originated from a Scottish Rape Crisis campaign and has since been evolved by Avon and Somerset Police, Safer Bristol and the Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon and Somerset.
Rape, sexual assault and domestic abuse are very serious crimes. It is a priority to protect adults and children who are at risk.
The website gives general information, as well as guidance on help and support you may need to make the decision that is right for you.
Take a look here: http://www.thisisnotanexcuse.org
We are asking people to support Survive during Domestic Violence Awareness Week 2016 (21st-26th November) by Fundraising for us.
Could you host your own event and help raise vital funds for Survive, as well as awareness of domestic abuse?
You could hold a cake sale, have a dress down day at work or school maybe? Get sponsored to give something up? Hold a wine tasting evening perhaps?
You could host your event at home, at work, at school or in the community!
To request a fundraising pack please email Survive on info@survivedv.org.uk or call us on 0117 961 3065.
WISH
Some see a weed, others see a wish
Wish, is the true story of the survival of a young woman who suffered 11 years of abuse at the hands of her ex –partner. It follows a 16 year old girl and how she was gradually manipulated and mentally and physically abused, through to her escape.
Web: http://eviejameswish.co.uk E-mail: info@eviejameswish.co.uk Twitter: @eviejameswish
10% of all profits will be donated to Survive. Wish is now available to download from Amazon.
The wonderful Andrea is running 500 miles from 1st September to end of year to raise money for us.
She’ll be running on average 30 miles a week to meet her target (ouch!) – we’re wishing her the best of luck and will be keeping you up to date with her progress!
You can support Survive by donating to Andrea’s JustGiving page – click here to donate!
In just a few weeks Survive will be losing funding for its core children’s services. We will no longer be able to fully support children and young people who have been affected by domestic abuse.
Which means we will no longer be able to:
Survive passionately believes that children experiencing domestic abuse have the right to be heard and to access high quality support.
We’ve had a wonderful food donation for our refuges from The Wickwar Benefice (which includes The Parishes of Wickwar, Rangeworthy, Hillesley, Charfield and Kingswoood) – if you’re interested in doing something similar, give our office a ring on 0117 961 3065!
We’ve got a stand at the UWE Volunteering fair today. Looking forward to meeting students and getting them involved in fundraising and play work volunteer opportunities at Survive. We’ve also got information about the services we offer and our #homeshouldntbescary campaign. Expecting it to be a busy day!
A huge thank you to all those came and supported our recent events!
Survive Charity Concert Friday 22nd April 2016
“A heartfelt thank you to the wonderful choirs and to all those who supported us at our Charity Fundraising Concert. We raised a fantastic £1,000 and this money will go directly to support young survivors of domestic abuse. Children and young people are often hidden victims of domestic abuse – unable to fully understand what is happening or to articulate their experiences. Through this money we will be able to offer them the vital specialist support they need so they can move on positively with their lives, not blames themselves and have bright, hope-filled futures. Thank you again.” Helen Chignell, Children and Young People’s Manager
Survive Quiz Thursday 12th May 2016
A big thank you to all that came and took part in our Survive Quiz of 2016! We had a fantastic night and raised over £600 for our Children and Young People’s services. A special thank you to our quizmaster Paulina Gillespie from Heart Breakfast Bristol and Somerset, the BAWA centre for hosting us for the evening and to Becky, who chairs our fundraising group, for her hard work in organising this event.
In total these events raised just over £1600 to support our services here at Survive! Without support from people like yourselves, we would not be able to help all those who need it, so thank you once again on behalf of Survive and our service users.
Two of our supporters are going above and beyond to raise money and support us here at Survive in the coming weeks. We are so grateful for their efforts, it’s not too late so please sponsor generously!
Kate is taking part in the Bristol 10k on the 15th of May 2016, click here to donate: https://www.justgiving.com/Kate-O-Hara10
And Sue will be cycling 110 miles to work on the 16th of May 2016, click here to donate: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-web/fundraiser/showFundraiserPage.action?userUrl=SueBurke1&faId=697310&isTeam=false
One of our lovely colleagues is holding a fundraising concert on Friday 22nd April 2016 at the Staple Hill Methodist Church. The money raised will then go to Survive’s Children and Young People’s Team. We desperately need funding to keep our CYP services running.
The Bristol Fashion Chorus will be singing together with Bristol a Cappella and will be singing a range of songs, both modern and traditional barbershop. There will be something for everyone!
Tickets are £10 or £8 for seniors and children. All proceeds will go to Survive.
To book tickets, please contact us on 0117 9613065 or email info@survivedv.org.uk.
The Survive Quiz is back!
Our Quizmaster for 2016 is Heart Breakfast Bristol and Somerset Presenter Paulina Gillespie.
This year we will be adding in some new rounds – as ever, it promises to be a great night.
Join us in working towards freedom from domestic abuse. Your support will enable us to continue carrying out this vital work.
For more information or to purchase tickets offline please call us on 0117 961 3065 or email info@survivedv.org.uk
Maximum number per team is 6 people. Team ticket price: £30.00
Drinks will be available to purchase from the bar.
WHEN:
For more information and to buy tickets online, please visit: http://survivequiz2016.eventbrite.co.uk
Survive South Gloucestershire and Bristol has been awarded the Women’s Aid National Quality Mark today, demonstrating that it provides a high quality of service to women and children experiencing domestic violence in South Gloucestershire. The Women’s Aid Quality Standards are national standards which measure the quality of specialist domestic violence services on a number of factors. Survive South Gloucestershire and Bristol were particularly commended for their Children and Young People services, Preventative work and Accountability and Leadership.
Sarah Telford, Chief Executive Officer of Survive said:
“We are all delighted that Survive has been awarded the Women’s Aid National Quality Mark. We were established in 1974 by our founder Brenda Bishop. Brenda successfully campaigned for refuge provision in South Gloucestershire. Brenda is an inspirational woman who’s work is still very much needed in 2016. As a specialist domestic abuse provider we have overcome many challenges over the last forty one years. I am very proud of the Survive team, who consistently make a long lasting difference to the women and children that we work with and provide life changing support to those experiencing domestic abuse”.
Polly Neate, Chief Executive of Women’s Aid Federation England said:
“We are very proud to award Survive South Gloucestershire and Bristol the Women’s Aid National Quality Mark for their excellent work supporting women and children in South Gloucestershire. Specialist, high-quality domestic violence services can make the difference between a full, independent life and living in fear of your life for women escaping abuse. The hard work and dedication of the team at Survive is making that difference, and I thank them for the very high quality of the service they provide.”
It’s nearly Christmas 2015 and we have been overwhelmed by the kindness and generosity of people who have donated gifts for the women, young people and children who use our services. Thank you all for taking the time to donate to us. You will be bringing smiles to many faces this Christmas!
As well as the lovely Ian Richmond running from his office to ours to raise awareness during Domestic Violence Awareness Week, he and his fellow Interactive Business Club (IBC) members took this picture with our CEO Sarah. Thank you for your support, IBC!
A huge Thank You to the Rolls-Royce Women’s Network (RRWN) for their fundraising car wash to raise awareness of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on the 27th November. All funds raised went to Survive.