# Shetland Women’s Aid (SCIO)

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC015199
- **Status:** Active
- **Legal form:** SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
- **Registered:** March 2, 1983
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC015199


## Contact

- **Address:** 121A St Olaf Street, Lerwick, Shetland
- **Postcode:** ZE1 0ES
- **Website:** www.shetlandwa.org



## Activities

**Activities:** &#x27;It carries out activities or services itself&#x27;

**Purposes:** &#x27;the promotion of equality and diversity&#x27;,&#x27;the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage&#x27;

**What the charity does:** Shetland Women’s Aid works to end domestic abuse and gender-based violence, protect and advance the rights of women, children, and young people, amplify their voices, and mitigate the impact of abuse on their lives. We deliver a three-stage trauma recovery program for victim-survivors of domestic abuse (DA) and gender-based violence (GBV), offering one-to-one support, group work, refuge accommodation, children’s services, and more. Through prevention education in schools, organisations, and the wider community, we raise awareness and promote a culture of zero tolerance toward violence and abuse. We also provide Independent Domestic Abuse Advocates (IDAAs) for women and children referred to Shetland MARAC, ensuring tailored support and advocacy.

**Objectives:** 4.1 to advance. and continue to work towards ending domestic abuse and other Gender Based Violence in our community. 4.2 to advance. and protect women, children and young people&#x27;s rights. 4.3 to promote. and protect the views of women, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse and other Gender Based Violence. 4.4 to relieve the negative impact domestic abuse and other Gender Based Violence has on women, children and young people&#x27;s lives.





## Areas of operation

- **Main operating location:** Shetland Islands
- **Geographical spread:** Wider, but within one local authority area






