Volunteer Counsellor
Role At The Haven Wolverhampton, we know that healing from abuse takes time, safety, and understanding. As a Volunteer Counsellor, you’ll play a vital part in helping women, children, and young people begin to rebuild their confidence, process their experiences, and...
Finding voice, rediscovering self – Poetry as a language of healing
“… But his family, the ones who once called me sister, daughter, friend… They vanished.” Poetry as a language of healing “Women should be able to feel safe…” That’s how our first ARTiculating HerStory reflection began; a reminder that language...
ALCOHOL AWARENESS | When “I was drunk” becomes the excuse | There is no excuse for abuse
A burst of colour and creativity at one of our mocktail sessions. From fruity garnishes and tropical straws to recipe sheets and floral leis, every detail is designed to make sobriety feel celebratory. Victims and survivors gathered around the table to blend, shake,...
West Midlands Specialist Domestic Abuse Consortium Warns: Women and Girls Forgotten in Government Spending Review
West Midlands Specialist Domestic Abuse Consortium, on behalf of Birmingham and Solihull Women’s Aid, Black Country Women’s Aid, Coventry Haven Women’s Aid and The Haven Wolverhampton, is disturbed following this week’s government spending review. Our doors must and...
PRESS RELEASE: The Haven Wolverhampton welcomes Laura Rogers, ex-West Midlands Police MARAC Lead, as its new CEO
The news comes as the domestic abuse charity announces its new Women’s Aid National Quality Standards 2024-27 accreditation www.havenrefuge.org.uk The Haven Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton’s leading provider of domestic abuse support services for women and...
The Haven Wolverhampton Awarded Unconditional Quality Assurance Accreditation
We are incredibly proud to announce that The Haven Wolverhampton has been awarded unconditional accreditation by Women’s Aid under the National Quality Standards (NQS). This is the only national accreditation in England that recognises the work of dedicated,...
Celebrating 10 Women Accelerating Action for Gender Equality
As we prepare to mark International Women’s Day, we would like to celebrate some incredible women making bold strides to end abuse and accelerate action towards achieving gender equality. These 10 UK-based women have been at the forefront of activism, using their...
Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation: Recognising the Signs & Taking Action
Today marks The International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)—a global effort to end this harmful practice that affects millions of girls and women worldwide. At The Haven Wolverhampton, we are committed to raising awareness, supporting...