Bromley and Croydon Women's Aid
@bcwa.bsky.social
Together, we can end domestic abuse. https://bcwa.org.uk/
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2022 GSK IMPACT Awards: Bromley and Croydon Women’s Aid
YouTube video by The King's Fund
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Hi! We’re Bromley and Croydon Women’s Aid (BCWA) and we have been providing support to women and children fleeing domestic abuse for over 50 years.
To find out more about us, visit our website (bcwa.org.uk), or watch this 2022 video produced by The King's Fund:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVou...
To find out more about us, visit our website (bcwa.org.uk), or watch this 2022 video produced by The King's Fund:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVou...
The Big Give Match-funding is live now!
With your help, we can provide holistic support ranging from safe accommodation, and emotional and practical support, to prevention and early-intervention work.
Donate today, and Big Give will match your donation 1:1
#WGMF
With your help, we can provide holistic support ranging from safe accommodation, and emotional and practical support, to prevention and early-intervention work.
Donate today, and Big Give will match your donation 1:1
#WGMF
Together We Can End Domestic Abuse – Big Give
Bromley and Croydon Women's Aid (BCWA) is celebrating its 50th year providing hope and support to families escaping domestic abuse. Join the legacy and help provide further holistic support, including...
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October 8, 2025 at 11:10 AM
The Big Give Match-funding is live now!
With your help, we can provide holistic support ranging from safe accommodation, and emotional and practical support, to prevention and early-intervention work.
Donate today, and Big Give will match your donation 1:1
#WGMF
With your help, we can provide holistic support ranging from safe accommodation, and emotional and practical support, to prevention and early-intervention work.
Donate today, and Big Give will match your donation 1:1
#WGMF
Only one week until the BigGive match-funding window opens - this is you chance have your donation to BCWA doubled!
Pledge you support today, and we will send you a reminder when the match-funding window opens.
BigGive pledge form:
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Pledge you support today, and we will send you a reminder when the match-funding window opens.
BigGive pledge form:
shorturl.at/oYZ5d
October 2, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Only one week until the BigGive match-funding window opens - this is you chance have your donation to BCWA doubled!
Pledge you support today, and we will send you a reminder when the match-funding window opens.
BigGive pledge form:
shorturl.at/oYZ5d
Pledge you support today, and we will send you a reminder when the match-funding window opens.
BigGive pledge form:
shorturl.at/oYZ5d
We are happy to share that we have supported Soroptimists International Bromley in producing a practical guide to support women fleeing domestic abuse in the London Borough of Bromley.
Fresh Thoughts: Information & Support for Women Fleeing Domestic Abuse - Bromley & Croydon Domestic Abuse Service
Downloadable Information Booklet Soroptimists International have produced this practical guide to support women fleeing domestic abuse in the London Borough of Bromley. Download the booklet What’s in...
bcwa.org.uk
October 2, 2025 at 8:14 AM
We are happy to share that we have supported Soroptimists International Bromley in producing a practical guide to support women fleeing domestic abuse in the London Borough of Bromley.
Are you interested in fundraising for BCWA, or are you an avid runner?
We have teamed up with RunThrough to offer you discounted race tickets if you fundraise for us! From 5km's to marathons, RunThrough organise loads of events across the UK.
Sign up below or emailing us: [email protected]
We have teamed up with RunThrough to offer you discounted race tickets if you fundraise for us! From 5km's to marathons, RunThrough organise loads of events across the UK.
Sign up below or emailing us: [email protected]
Run For Charity
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September 30, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Are you interested in fundraising for BCWA, or are you an avid runner?
We have teamed up with RunThrough to offer you discounted race tickets if you fundraise for us! From 5km's to marathons, RunThrough organise loads of events across the UK.
Sign up below or emailing us: [email protected]
We have teamed up with RunThrough to offer you discounted race tickets if you fundraise for us! From 5km's to marathons, RunThrough organise loads of events across the UK.
Sign up below or emailing us: [email protected]
What is coercive control?
This video by the Scottish Women’s Aid brilliantly explains this concept, and why it can be so difficult to leave an abusive relationship.
This video by the Scottish Women’s Aid brilliantly explains this concept, and why it can be so difficult to leave an abusive relationship.
Hidden in Plain Sight - Coercive Control and Domestic Abuse
YouTube video by Scottish Women's Aid
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September 24, 2025 at 12:20 PM
What is coercive control?
This video by the Scottish Women’s Aid brilliantly explains this concept, and why it can be so difficult to leave an abusive relationship.
This video by the Scottish Women’s Aid brilliantly explains this concept, and why it can be so difficult to leave an abusive relationship.
We have a new full-time job vacancy 35 hours per week for an NRPF Support Officer.
This is a fixed-term contract to 31st March 2026, with the possibility of extension if further funding becomes available.
You can find full details on our website along with a job description and link to apply.
This is a fixed-term contract to 31st March 2026, with the possibility of extension if further funding becomes available.
You can find full details on our website along with a job description and link to apply.
Job Vacancy - NRPF Support Officer - Bromley & Croydon Domestic Abuse Service
To apply for this role, please upload your CV and complete the Screening & Equal Opportunity questions here APPLY NOW For a full Job Description & Person Specification CLICK HERE For FAQ Frequently As...
bcwa.org.uk
September 22, 2025 at 8:34 AM
We have a new full-time job vacancy 35 hours per week for an NRPF Support Officer.
This is a fixed-term contract to 31st March 2026, with the possibility of extension if further funding becomes available.
You can find full details on our website along with a job description and link to apply.
This is a fixed-term contract to 31st March 2026, with the possibility of extension if further funding becomes available.
You can find full details on our website along with a job description and link to apply.
Next month, with the help of Big Give’s match-funding, you can have double the impact when supporting us to empower women and children fleeing domestic abuse.
Pledge now, via the link below, to make a difference and we will send you a reminder when the Big Give window opens.
shorturl.at/oYZ5d
Pledge now, via the link below, to make a difference and we will send you a reminder when the Big Give window opens.
shorturl.at/oYZ5d
September 18, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Next month, with the help of Big Give’s match-funding, you can have double the impact when supporting us to empower women and children fleeing domestic abuse.
Pledge now, via the link below, to make a difference and we will send you a reminder when the Big Give window opens.
shorturl.at/oYZ5d
Pledge now, via the link below, to make a difference and we will send you a reminder when the Big Give window opens.
shorturl.at/oYZ5d
Join us tomorrow (12 September 2025), by tuning in to watch @brainkind.bsky.social's segment on ITV News at 18:00 - highlighting the importance of recognising brain injury in domestic abuse contexts and the urgent need for improved support and awareness.
September 11, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Join us tomorrow (12 September 2025), by tuning in to watch @brainkind.bsky.social's segment on ITV News at 18:00 - highlighting the importance of recognising brain injury in domestic abuse contexts and the urgent need for improved support and awareness.
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Today at Bromley & Croydon Women's Aid, we are taking part in World Suicide Prevention Day. Suicide is something that touches many lives, often quietly and deeply, and as a charity we are committed to ensuring that our approach is compassionate, safe, and supportive for everyone we work with. 🎗️
Today at Bromley & Croydon Women's Aid, we are taking part in World Suicide Prevention Day. Suicide is something that touches many lives, often quietly and deeply, and as a charity we are committed to ensuring that our approach is compassionate, safe, and supportive for everyone we work with. 🎗️
September 10, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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Today at Bromley & Croydon Women's Aid, we are taking part in World Suicide Prevention Day. Suicide is something that touches many lives, often quietly and deeply, and as a charity we are committed to ensuring that our approach is compassionate, safe, and supportive for everyone we work with. 🎗️
Today at Bromley & Croydon Women's Aid, we are taking part in World Suicide Prevention Day. Suicide is something that touches many lives, often quietly and deeply, and as a charity we are committed to ensuring that our approach is compassionate, safe, and supportive for everyone we work with. 🎗️
The DASH risk tool has long failed to identify high-risk victims, with up to 96% misclassified as low or medium risk. While it’s positive the government is finally reviewing DASH, it’s frustrating that frontline organisations like BCWA have been raising these concerns for years.
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Domestic violence screening tool has ‘obvious’ problems, says Jess Phillips
Ms Phillips said she was reviewing the entire system used to support victims.
www.bordertelegraph.com
August 27, 2025 at 8:59 AM
The DASH risk tool has long failed to identify high-risk victims, with up to 96% misclassified as low or medium risk. While it’s positive the government is finally reviewing DASH, it’s frustrating that frontline organisations like BCWA have been raising these concerns for years.
shorturl.at/wwx9b
shorturl.at/wwx9b
Hi! We’re Bromley and Croydon Women’s Aid (BCWA) and we have been providing support to women and children fleeing domestic abuse for over 50 years.
To find out more about us, visit our website (bcwa.org.uk), or watch this 2022 video produced by The King's Fund:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVou...
To find out more about us, visit our website (bcwa.org.uk), or watch this 2022 video produced by The King's Fund:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVou...
2022 GSK IMPACT Awards: Bromley and Croydon Women’s Aid
YouTube video by The King's Fund
www.youtube.com
August 26, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Hi! We’re Bromley and Croydon Women’s Aid (BCWA) and we have been providing support to women and children fleeing domestic abuse for over 50 years.
To find out more about us, visit our website (bcwa.org.uk), or watch this 2022 video produced by The King's Fund:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVou...
To find out more about us, visit our website (bcwa.org.uk), or watch this 2022 video produced by The King's Fund:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVou...
Domestic abuse is a widespread issue in the UK. 1/5 people experience domestic abuse in their lifetime (¼ women; 1/6 men) with 93% of perpetrators being men. Children are also highly affected – 1/5 children live in abusive households and 61% of these children are directly harmed by the perpetrator.
How many women in the UK will experience domestic abuse in their lifetime?
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August 21, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Domestic abuse is a widespread issue in the UK. 1/5 people experience domestic abuse in their lifetime (¼ women; 1/6 men) with 93% of perpetrators being men. Children are also highly affected – 1/5 children live in abusive households and 61% of these children are directly harmed by the perpetrator.
How many women in the UK will experience domestic abuse in their lifetime?
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August 21, 2025 at 8:51 AM
How many women in the UK will experience domestic abuse in their lifetime?
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✨ Childhood shouldn’t be about survival. But for many children in our refuges, it has been. The Giggle Fund helps us change that. Every donation helps us take children on trips and activities where they can run, play, and simply be children again - moments that rebuild joy, confidence, and hope. 💜
August 19, 2025 at 8:40 AM
✨ Childhood shouldn’t be about survival. But for many children in our refuges, it has been. The Giggle Fund helps us change that. Every donation helps us take children on trips and activities where they can run, play, and simply be children again - moments that rebuild joy, confidence, and hope. 💜
On 7 September at 3pm, the UK will have an emergency alarm test, and turning your phone on silent will not stop it from going off. The alarm could put victims/survivors of domestic abuse at risk - especially those who have hidden phones for their safety. Guidance on turning it off in the comments.
August 12, 2025 at 9:15 AM
On 7 September at 3pm, the UK will have an emergency alarm test, and turning your phone on silent will not stop it from going off. The alarm could put victims/survivors of domestic abuse at risk - especially those who have hidden phones for their safety. Guidance on turning it off in the comments.
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We deserve to live as our true, authentic selves, without fear of abuse and violence 🌈🏳️⚧️
If you experience hate or you're made to feel unsafe because of your sexual orientation and/or gender identity, Galop's specialist team is here to help.
📞 0800 999 5428
📧 [email protected]
💻 galop.org.uk
If you experience hate or you're made to feel unsafe because of your sexual orientation and/or gender identity, Galop's specialist team is here to help.
📞 0800 999 5428
📧 [email protected]
💻 galop.org.uk
LGBTQ+ people feel less safe in public than straight people in UK
LGBTQ+ people in the UK feel less safe than straight counterparts
A poll by YouGov has found that an overwhelming number of LGBTQ+ Britons feel unsafe to show displays of affection in public.
www.thepinknews.com
July 22, 2025 at 9:30 AM
We deserve to live as our true, authentic selves, without fear of abuse and violence 🌈🏳️⚧️
If you experience hate or you're made to feel unsafe because of your sexual orientation and/or gender identity, Galop's specialist team is here to help.
📞 0800 999 5428
📧 [email protected]
💻 galop.org.uk
If you experience hate or you're made to feel unsafe because of your sexual orientation and/or gender identity, Galop's specialist team is here to help.
📞 0800 999 5428
📧 [email protected]
💻 galop.org.uk
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Please know, you CAN opt out of this test.
If you need to disable alerts for safety reasons, follow the steps here: www.gov.uk/alerts/optin...
#EmergencyAlert #UKAlertTest #DomesticAbuse
Please know, you CAN opt out of this test.
If you need to disable alerts for safety reasons, follow the steps here: www.gov.uk/alerts/optin...
#EmergencyAlert #UKAlertTest #DomesticAbuse
July 9, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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Please know, you CAN opt out of this test.
If you need to disable alerts for safety reasons, follow the steps here: www.gov.uk/alerts/optin...
#EmergencyAlert #UKAlertTest #DomesticAbuse
Please know, you CAN opt out of this test.
If you need to disable alerts for safety reasons, follow the steps here: www.gov.uk/alerts/optin...
#EmergencyAlert #UKAlertTest #DomesticAbuse
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Whilst these alerts aim to protect the public in emergencies, they could put victim-survivors of domestic abuse at risk — especially those who rely on hidden phones as part of their safety plan.
Whilst these alerts aim to protect the public in emergencies, they could put victim-survivors of domestic abuse at risk — especially those who rely on hidden phones as part of their safety plan.
July 9, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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Whilst these alerts aim to protect the public in emergencies, they could put victim-survivors of domestic abuse at risk — especially those who rely on hidden phones as part of their safety plan.
Whilst these alerts aim to protect the public in emergencies, they could put victim-survivors of domestic abuse at risk — especially those who rely on hidden phones as part of their safety plan.
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📢 A UK-wide emergency alert test will take place on Sunday 7th September 2025 at 3pm. Mobile phones will emit a loud siren and vibrate — even if they’re on silent.
📢 A UK-wide emergency alert test will take place on Sunday 7th September 2025 at 3pm. Mobile phones will emit a loud siren and vibrate — even if they’re on silent.
UK to test nationwide emergency alert system for second time
Alert to take place on 7 September, designed to warn of danger to life, and putting phone on silent will not mute it
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July 9, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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📢 A UK-wide emergency alert test will take place on Sunday 7th September 2025 at 3pm. Mobile phones will emit a loud siren and vibrate — even if they’re on silent.
📢 A UK-wide emergency alert test will take place on Sunday 7th September 2025 at 3pm. Mobile phones will emit a loud siren and vibrate — even if they’re on silent.
Join us at our LGBTQ+ community meet-up on the 1st of July!
For more information email us at [email protected]
For more information email us at [email protected]
June 26, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Join us at our LGBTQ+ community meet-up on the 1st of July!
For more information email us at [email protected]
For more information email us at [email protected]
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Project Resist has united with Sharon Holland & bereaved families to campaign for justice for victims of domestic abuse related suicides. Our aim is to raise awareness and expose the systemic failures of the police and criminal justice system to treat these deaths as homicides.
June 4, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Project Resist has united with Sharon Holland & bereaved families to campaign for justice for victims of domestic abuse related suicides. Our aim is to raise awareness and expose the systemic failures of the police and criminal justice system to treat these deaths as homicides.
An estimated three women die each week from suicide due to domestic abuse. Join @projectresist.bsky.social 's campaign demanding justice for those who died by suicide in the context of DA due to systematic failures by the criminal justice system.
www.projectresist.org.uk/campaigns-ac...
www.projectresist.org.uk/campaigns-ac...
Suicide is Homicide Campaign — PROJECT RESIST
www.projectresist.org.uk
June 10, 2025 at 11:23 AM
An estimated three women die each week from suicide due to domestic abuse. Join @projectresist.bsky.social 's campaign demanding justice for those who died by suicide in the context of DA due to systematic failures by the criminal justice system.
www.projectresist.org.uk/campaigns-ac...
www.projectresist.org.uk/campaigns-ac...
As we kick off Pride month, join us on June 10th to learn how the LGBTQ+ community can be affected by domestic abuse.
June 4, 2025 at 1:51 PM
As we kick off Pride month, join us on June 10th to learn how the LGBTQ+ community can be affected by domestic abuse.
We're excited to share that Jealous Gallery are supporting us at their Summer Show on the 14th-15th of June 2025!
The works on show will span the humorous, the political, the bold, and the beautiful, and all art will be for sale.
Tickets are available here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/jealous-su...
The works on show will span the humorous, the political, the bold, and the beautiful, and all art will be for sale.
Tickets are available here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/jealous-su...
June 4, 2025 at 9:32 AM
We're excited to share that Jealous Gallery are supporting us at their Summer Show on the 14th-15th of June 2025!
The works on show will span the humorous, the political, the bold, and the beautiful, and all art will be for sale.
Tickets are available here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/jealous-su...
The works on show will span the humorous, the political, the bold, and the beautiful, and all art will be for sale.
Tickets are available here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/jealous-su...
Our very own staff member, anyaih.bsky.social, is running the London Marathon this Sunday - and we are so grateful for her undertaking this amazing feat.
Support Anya here: www.givengain.com/project/anya....
Feeling inspired? Check out more fundraising inspo here: bcwa.org.uk/fundraise/.
Support Anya here: www.givengain.com/project/anya....
Feeling inspired? Check out more fundraising inspo here: bcwa.org.uk/fundraise/.
London Marathon for Bromley & Croydon Women's Aid!
I'm running the London Marathon to raise funds for Bromley and Croydon Women's Aid!Since starting my work at BCWA, I have had the privilege of seeing the passion and dedication of the team’s work towa...
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April 24, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Our very own staff member, anyaih.bsky.social, is running the London Marathon this Sunday - and we are so grateful for her undertaking this amazing feat.
Support Anya here: www.givengain.com/project/anya....
Feeling inspired? Check out more fundraising inspo here: bcwa.org.uk/fundraise/.
Support Anya here: www.givengain.com/project/anya....
Feeling inspired? Check out more fundraising inspo here: bcwa.org.uk/fundraise/.