a snapshot of the difference we make The impact of our work in Cheshire East based on figures for 2013/14
About Cheshire Without Abuse We are a local charity aiming to break the cycle of domestic abuse in the Cheshire east area. We do this by providing a broad range of services that tackle both the symptoms and the causes of domestic abuse, with the emphasis on whole family, whole journey services. our services and support are tailored to individual needs and are available as long as they are needed. our vision at Cheshire Without abuse is of a healthy community where adults and children can live free of the fear of domestic abuse. We are the voice of those living with or who have lived with domestic abuse, and raise awareness of the issues involved.
„In any one year, there are 13 million separate incidents of physical violence or threats of violence against women from partners or former partners.â€&#x; Walby and Allen, 2004 founded in 1977, we work in partnership to offer safe accommodation, advice, counselling, one-to-one support, information, therapeutic and recovery programmes, and other activities for anyone who is currently experiencing or who has previously experienced domestic abuse as an adult or as a child. To help break the cycle of domestic abuse, we also deliver voluntary behaviour change programmes for abusive parties. We create meaningful partnerships with local agencies and are leaders in the development of an integrated approach to local domestic abuse services.
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about us
our key services, projects and activities for stages of the journey and the expected outcomes. We support the whole family throughout their journey to recovery, whatever their needs. all our services, are designed to move individuals into a happier, safer future free from abuse and the fear of abuse.
Confidence, self reliance, improved family relationships, increased employability and accountability
Independence
• Drop in group • Leisure activities • Family outings • Supported volunteering
Potential for change emotional wellbeing, recovery, increased confidence and self esteem, community involvement and support networks
• Children and young people’s programmes • Personal development activities • Counselling
Responding to essential issues Better outcomes for children, legal issues, stable housing, reduced debt, improved health, mental health and substance misuse
Practical needs Safety, crisis accommodation, access to food, clothing, money and being believed
• Key worker support • Housing and benefits advice • Money management • Adult recovery programmes • Parenting support • Crisis accommodation • Food bank • 24-hour helpline
our services
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Our 15 members of staff (4 full-time) and 47 volunteers worked with 300 unique adults and 147 unique children and young people across all our services in 2012/13.
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The figures
Our 24-hour
Adult recovery programmes
Survivors Group Drop-in
69 individual women attended 147 places in total
73 individual women attended 412 attendances Floating support (one-to-one support)
Key worker support
1,246
283 adults referred 346 children of adults referred Specialist programmes children and young people have completed programmes
100% showed improvement in at least one area Family Recovery Project
Refuge
27 adults referred 39 children of adults referred
90% adults referred to refuge from Cheshire east
26 families with complex needs supported Into employment
12 women found employment 6 for the first time Perpetrators
28 Comprehensive assessments 16 Lifeline participants
The figures
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The difference we make We know how impossible it can seem for someone to move on from an abusive relationship. It is difficult to care about your finances when you have nowhere safe to live and hard to focus on the future when every moment is filled with fear.
To measure this journey clients are scored during their first assessment and at the end of their 100% of clients involvement with identify a us. This chart (right) positive illustrates the improvement in positive outcomes their mental in all areas of their health lives from using our services.
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The difference we make
CWA client assessments 2014 Beginning and end figures
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Learning
Gradually clients will increase in confidence and self-esteem and become more involved in their community and social networks. By the end of the journey they will be more employable and accountable, their family relationships will have improved and they will have the confidence to be independent.
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Suppor
on a typical journey with us, the client moves from a position of practical crisis needs, to stability in housing, reduced debt, r esolved legal issues and better outcomes for any children.
Our money £420,000 our turnover, on average per year
£700,000 external funding we have attracted since 2011 from both public and private sources
98% of our money stays in Cheshire east every £1 to CWA saves £3.60 of public money in Cheshire east What does it cost? £293 £1,800
Vicki says “Working with CWA made me assess my life and understand what went on – it‟s an eye opener and I will never be in a situation like that again.”
£2,800 £1,800
£5,600 *average length of support needed Our money
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Help us make a difference You can help keep Cheshire without abuse by • Donating food, clothes, toys and household items to our food bank and shop • Donating your time and becoming a volunteer • raising money for us – organise a fundraising event or make a donation If you think you can help in any of these ways, please contact us: Contact us Telephone - 01270 250391 email - info@cheshirewithoutabuse.org.uk Postal Address - PO Box 158, Crewe CW1 4FB 24-hour helpline 01270 250390 www.cheshirewithoutabuse.org.uk This is why we do it: “Leaving was the hardest thing I’ve ever done. I was terrified. I believed him when he said I wouldn’t cope on my own. I’m proud to prove him wrong every day”
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how you can help us
“Getting my confidence back is amazing. Being able to make decisions without worrying about getting into trouble. Being able to have fun with my kids without looking over my shoulder”
“I couldn’t see a future where I would ever be free. Now I have my flat, my job and I volunteer at CWA. I’m happy. That seemed impossible last year”