Country

Scotland

Charity number

SC046936

Status

Active

Registered

Oct. 27, 2016

Legal form

SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Address

Contact

Website

inverclydewa.org.uk

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the promotion of equality and diversity','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'

Inverclyde Women’s Aid supports women, children and young people who are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse, sexual abuse and rape across Inverclyde. Our aim is to provide safe, confidential and specialist support to survivors while working to end violence and oppression against women and girls. Inverclyde Women's Aid takes a feminist approach, recognising the link between domestic abuse and gender inequality, and promotes women and children's equality and rights. We do this by offering a range of services, including a confidential helpline, one-to-one outreach support, safety planning, advocacy and help with housing and legal issues. Inverclyde Women’s Aid also provides refuge and housing support, counselling and therapeutic services, and dedicated support for children and young people affected by abuse. Alongside direct support, it works with partner agencies, raises awareness in the community and campaigns for social change to prevent abuse.

Objectives: 4The organisation is established charitable purposes, and in particular, the Purposes are: 4.1 To provide relief to women, children and young people, who have suffered or are still experiencing domestic and sexual abuse so they can be active citizens who are achieving, resilient, respected, responsible and included by: 4.1.1 providing safe, temporary accommodation away from abusers. 4.1.2 providing time, safe space and information for women, children and young people who are experiencing domestic abuse. 4.1.3 providing structured supportive opportunities to allow women, children and young people to make choices for their future. 4.1.4 liaising with other services, including the police, education, NHS and other organisations on behalf of the women, children and young people experiencing domestic and sexual abuse. 4.1.5 providing support and information on access to other services. 4.1.6 advocating for women, children and young people affected by domestic and sexual abuse within legal and other protection services. 4.2 To promote equality and diversity by: 4.2.1 upholding and promoting the rights of all women, children and young people regardless of ethnicity, religion or cultural background, who are or have experienced domestic and sexual abuse in the belief that violence against women, is symptomatic of wider structural inequalities in society. 4.2.2 educating the public, the media, education, police, NHS and other agencies about the dynamics of domestic and sexual abuse. 4.2.3 encouraging research into the causes, prevention, long-term impact and relief of victims of domestic and sexual abuse. 4.2.4 providing opportunities for women, children and young people to shape the development of services, policy and practice.

Areas of operation

Main operating location

Inverclyde

Geographical spread

Scotland and other parts of the UK

Finances

Nearby

• Inverclyde Community Care Forum 0.1 mi
• James Campbell Buchanan Trust 0.2 mi
• Inverclyde Advice & Employment Rights Centre 0.2 mi
• Inverclyde Community Fund SCIO 0.2 mi
• Inverclyde Community Development Trust 0.2 mi

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