The Haven

Coercive Control Webinar
2023-11-08 10:00, 2023-09-14 10:00 - 12:30 (Europe/London) | Online
About this Event

Section 76 of the Serious Crime Act 2015 came into force on 29th December 2015 and created a new offence of controlling or coercive behaviour in an intimate or family relationship. Before this offence was introduced, case law indicated the difficulty in proving a pattern of behaviour amounting to harassment within an intimate relationship.
Overview: This training gives a practitioner’s an understanding of the dynamics of domestic abuse and coercive/ controlling behaviour. The training explores legislation and the government definition, identifying behaviours and indicators, examples of how coercive control can affect parenting. It explores how coercive/ controlling tactics impact on a person’s identity whilst looking at social attitudes and the law and what types of evidence are used. Using real life case studies to identify how insidious this behaviour is and equips you with strategies on how to respond sensitively to a person who is being subjected to coercive control.
At the end of the training participants will be able to:

Identify what the term ‘Coercive Control’ means.
Understand the impact of Coercive Control on Children.
Recognise signs and feel confident on how to ask the ‘question’ in a way that promotes safety.
Identify examples of evidence and where the offence applies.
Locate support that is available for anyone who is being subjected to coercive controlling behaviours.

This training is aimed at any professional whose work brings them into contact with victims and perpetrators of controlling and coercive behaviour from the voluntary, statutory, and private sectors e.g., Specialist Domestic Abuse agencies, Refuge staff, Social Care, Housing Officers, Education, Police, Health and Social Care Providers, Academic Support, Criminal Justice Services, Family Justice Services, Private Fostering.
CPD points: 3 points
Duration: 3.5 hours
This webinar will be accessed through MS Teams, prior to the sessions please check you have access to MS Teams and that you have picture and sound on your device. No refunds will be issued, but tickets can be transferred to events of equivalent value.

Domestic Abuse: Stress Awareness Webinar
2023-11-06 09:30 - 13:00 | Online
About this Event – International Stress Awareness Week Starting 6th November

This training is meant to help you identify and cope with the stressors that come from your work. We all know that stress is a leading factor for modern struggles with mental and physical wellbeing and can have a huge impact on your daily life. Without finding ways to manage stress, career longevity and performance can be impacted due to burnout. Both employers and employees have responsibilities to reasonably minimise stress within the workplace.
By the end of the session, you will:

Be able to define stress, resilience, and wellbeing
Identify risk and protective factors for stress and resilience
Challenge common cognitive distortions
Grow your toolkit to manage your wellbeing

This training is suited to all employers and employees from the public, private and voluntary sectors that deal with high stress situations regularly. E.g., Health and social care workers, Doctors, Nurses and Midwives, Domestic abuse key workers, Criminal justice workers, Foster and social workers, Support workers, Housing officers, and Community leaders.
Duration: 3 hours

The Purple Pledge - Domestic Abuse & Employment Conference UPGRADE
2023-10-27 09:30 - 15:00 | Online
About this Event

Overview:
Thank you for attending our Purple Pledge – Domestic Abuse & Employment Conference. We would now like to offer you the opportunity to upgrade your conference tickets to include our Purple Pledge 50th Club Bundle.
This is the training bundle we showed you at the conference on Friday – the Purple Pledge 50th Club bundle includes:

Free Purple Pledge Domestic Abuse Policy – use it in your organisation, community group, or volunteer group. – Normal price – £50
One ticket for a Purple Pledge event – Normal price – up to £30 per ticket
Coercive Control Lunch & Learn – Normal price – £5
A Lunch & Learn of your choice up till the end of 2024. – Normal price – £5
A place on any 3-hour training webinar (except Domestic Abuse Awareness). – Normal price – £35
A Domestic Abuse poster for use in your organisation and community groups.
Training newsletters – minimum of two per year up till end of 2024.
50% discount off Domestic Abuse Awareness webinar or e-learning course. – Normal price – up to £35
50% discount off Workplace Ambassador/Champion training webinar – only available via online webinar. – Normal price – £70
50% discount off ‘Abuse is Ageless – Domestic Abuse and the over 55s’ webinar – only available via online webinar. – Normal price – £50

Total package value = up to £200
Cost for the UPGRADE to include The Purple Pledge 50th Club bundle = £20 for all of the above.
*Ticket valid for two years. Can only be used once.

Supporting Victims with No Recourse to Public Funds Webinar
2023-10-24 09:30 - 13:00 | Online
About this Event

The webinar will provide attendees with information and guidance on Domestic Abuse, provide a safe space for discussions and provide follow-up information that can be utilised after the training.
The course covers a wide range of topics such as:
• Types of domestic violence and abuse.
• Risk factors for Domestic Abuse.
• Key principles for helping victims.
• The impact of Domestic Abuse on Children, Young People and Adults at Risk.
• Barriers to seeking help, and how to address them.
The training will enable you to better understand the realities and prevalence of domestic abuse, using statistics, legislation and the government definition.
It explores the nature of domestic abuse and enables you to identify behaviours, recognise signs and how this behaviour impacts the victim using real life case studies.
It explores the effects domestic abuse has on children and identifies the societal myths to understand the barriers that stand in the way of a person leaving an abusive relationship.
You will be able to develop strategies to respond sensitively and confidently to a person who is being subjected to Domestic Abuse and know how to source the appropriate support.
The training is written at an introductory level and is suitable for EVERYONE. It will be beneficial for employees, managers, people who feel they may know someone being subjected to domestic abuse, individuals who feel they may need support or someone considering how they can implement domestic abuse knowledge, training and/or policies into their organisation.
The training is a recognised CPD (Continuing Professional Development) Training. Once completed, attendees will receive a CPD certificate.
This webinar will be accessed through MS Teams, prior to the sessions please check you have access to MS Teams and that you have picture and sound on your device. No refunds will be issued, but tickets can be transferred to events of equivalent value.

Domestic Abuse: Lone Working Webinar
2023-10-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
Overview

Employers have a Duty of Care to ensure their workers are ‘reasonably safe’ and put measures in place to satisfy this. This also extends to contractors and self-employed people doing work for your own business. Although there is no specific law related to lone working, general health and safety legislation must be complied with such as the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, which we will cover in the training. It will often be safe to work alone, however, best practise is to equip yourself with the best knowledge and tools to deal with any health and safety risks before doing so or as a refresher.
An employee working alone is more likely to make poor health and safety decisions and take more risks without a colleague around to share and discuss the decision making. We will help you overcome this barrier with advice on planning ahead, decision making procedures and how and when to best respond to situations that arise.
By the end of the session, you will:

Understand the importance of planning your workload
Have greater understanding of staying safe
Consider how you would handle difficult and challenging behaviour
Have developed a personal safety checklist

This training is best suited for anyone who works full or part of the time alone in public, private or self-employed sectors that may come in to contact with challenging behaviour from clients, or victims and perpetrators of abuse. This may include, NHS employees, Private clinicians, Community outreach workers, Refuge staff, Education, Police, Health and Social Care Providers, Academic Support workers, Criminal Justice Services, Family Justice Services, Private Fostering, Etc. Any employee that cannot be seen or heard by a colleague are classed as a lone worker (irrespective of whether this occurs all or some of the time).
Duration: 2 hours
This webinar will be accessed through MS Teams, prior to the sessions please check you have access to MS Teams and that you have picture and sound on your device. No refunds will be issued, but tickets can be transferred to events of equivalent value.

The Haven's 50th Anniversary Ball
2023-10-06 18:00 - 23:59 | Grand Station, Sun Street, Wolverhampton, WV10 0BF
You Shall go to the Ball…
Join us for one BIG night of celebration at Grand Station Wolverhampton as we raise a glass to 50 years of The Haven Wolverhampton, and 50 years of support for vulnerable women and children fleeing domestic abuse and homelessness. Our 50th Anniversary event is sponsored by none other than our friends at IT Works and promises to be a night of glitz and glamour as we celebrate an incredible half a century of vital support for those in need.
Your ticket includes a 3 course meal and entertainment (more exciting news to be announced shortly). There will also be a raffle and auction and of course the night will be topped off with a disco and dance. This is a calendar MUST for friends, family and colleagues alike.
Standard tickets are £70 per person. Or, why not upgrade your night and book one of our limited VIP tables, which gets you the best seats in the house as well as a drinks package on your table for your arrival (a beer bucket and 3 bottles of wine). These tickets are £100 per person.
We understand times are difficult at the moment with the ongoing cost of living crisis, and so we have created deposit options so you can spread the cost of your ticket. Just select the deposit options below!
6pm arrival and drinks reception, 12am carriages
Dress Code – Black Tie and Traditional Dress
We can’t wait to see you there!
** TICKETS SALES WILL END ON 19TH SEPTEMBER – DON’T MISS OUT **

Important Information
**All dietaries need to be declared upon booking. Unfortunately, if they are not declared, we cannot guarantee that they can be catered for** **Tickets to this event are non-refundable**
Over 18’s only.
All tickets include a small booking fee per ticket. If you would prefer to pay via invoice or BACS (which would eliminate the platform fees) please contact give@havenrefuge.org.uk and we can get you booked in! We may need to share your personal details with the venue as part of this booking. Only relevant details will be shared and you can read more about how we manage your data here. **Seats will not be reserved until a deposit has been received and if final payment deadlines are missed your seats may be released.**

Deposit plans If you going with our deposit option to help spread the cost of tickets, please note that your final balance will be due by 31st July. If payments are not received on time, we reserve the right to release your seat and your seats are not confirmed until the full ticket value is received. Don’t worry, we will give you a friendly reminder when your balance is due!
Photography
Please note, we will be taking photos and videos on the night of the event. There will be a sign displayed during the event to state this. Photos and videos taken at the event may be used to promote the success of the event and may be shared with third parties (such as local media outlets) to promote future events too. If you do not wish to be included in photos/videos, please make yourself known to attending photographers, and to the relevant Haven staff member at any time during the event. On occasion, The Haven will use external photographers for events who own the official copyright of images. Photography agreements are in place with all photographers used at Haven events to minimise any misuse of imagery and ensure we are being transparent with how your photos are used in line with our GDPR policy.
Covid safety note – Whilst not mandatory, we would encourage attendees to complete a lateral flow test to help us limit any risk of spreading covid_19. This Event is generously sponsored by IT Works

The Purple Pledge - Domestic Abuse & Employment Conference DIGITAL DOWNLOAD
2023-10-01 - 2024-12-31 | Online
About this Event

Overview:
Missed out on attending our latest conference? Well do not fear; you can now get access to a digital version of the day, filmed live!
You will be able to revisit the day or experience it as if you were there and hear from our amazing speakers all from the comfort of your own home.
On the day we heard from an amazing variety of experts in their fields, including:

Jess Phillips MP, Shadow Minister for Domestic Violence and Safeguarding
Tom McNeil, Strategic Adviser to the West Midlands Police & Crime Commissioner
Richard Port MBE, Family Law Partner at George Green LLP
Ruby Marie, Author and Survivor
Dawn Dines, Founder and CEO of Stamp out Spiking
Tara Dunne for OurFamilyWizard, co-parenting app
Cllr Arnold England, Mayor of Telford and Wrekin and a Survivor
Mark Brookes, CEO of Mankind

All brought together and hosted by our very own Tracey Secker, commercial development manager for the Haven’s CIC.
We also have exclusive demonstrations featuring two amazing female-led organisations: Sadie Jones from She Beasts, and Kay Boyce from Fearless Female Education.
Tickets can be redeemed at any point and are yours to access forever.
Upon purchasing, you will be given a password to access the video which you must not share. It is against the law to share, distribute or reupload any part of the conference without our express permission.
Note applicable to purchases made from REED.co.uk:
Under this policy, you may cancel your purchase of the course within the period of 14 calendar days from the date you purchased it. This is called a cancellation, or ‘cooling off’, period.
If you redeem the course during the cancellation period, you acknowledge that you lose your right to cancel the purchase of the course and will be unable to receive a refund.
All refunds must be processed through your account on Reed.co.uk.

Charity Golf Day - September 2023
2023-09-21 11:00 - 21:00 | Oxley Golf Club, Stafford Road, Bushbury, Wolverhampton, WV10 6DE
About this Event

Is playing 18 holes for charity on a glorious golf course your idea of a perfect afternoon?
After the success of our most recent golf day last year, we would like to invite you along to join us for a great afternoon of entertainment at Oxley Golf Course on Thursday 21st September 2023. The day promises to be either a break away from the office, a good networking opportunity with colleagues, or simply a chance to get back out onto the green with friends. For those who have attended before, you already know what a great day you are booking in for.
Start the day by joining us in the clubhouse for breakfast sandwiches, a hot drink, and a chance to network and socialise with your team before heading out on a beautiful golf course for 18 holes – all generously sponsored by TRiM Barbershops.
Alongside your 18 holes of golf, we plan to host additional mini competitions throughout the day, including nearest the pin and longest drive, all for the chance of winning a trophy. After your day on the course, you and your team will come back into the clubhouse for a 2-course post-game meal, a raffle, and evening entertainment (more to be announced soon!). Throughout the day, you will be raising vital funds for the women and children supported by The Haven.
Entry is just £75 per person (£300 per team) and teams of up to 4 players.
£75 Corporate Hole Sponsorship packages are also available for those who would like to gain exposure at this event. You will have the opportunity to display a company board/flag on your chosen hole, a pull-up banner inside the clubhouse throughout the day – visible at registration and during the presentations – and company promotional material in goody bags given out to every golfer. If you have any queries, please contact give@havenrefuge.org.uk
So then golfers, get the date in your diary, and get your lucky golfing jumpers ironed (you know which one we mean!) and we will see you there in September 2023.
*Booking fees apply.

Caddyboo are this years goody bag sponsor at our Haven Charity Golf Day. They are the creators of the innovative golf towel and have a passion for creating products with a purpose. We are so grateful of the continued support from Caddyboo. Check out their website to learn more and see some of the brilliant products they have to offer. https://www.caddyboo.co/

Domestic Abuse: Over 55’s – Abuse is Ageless Webinar
2023-09-21 09:30 - 13:00 | Online
About this Event – World Alzheimers Day

Overview: This training will increase your understanding of the dynamics of Domestic Abuse and how it may be different for older people. It will encourage you to consider how age-related factors may impact a person’s experience of abuse, the key risk factors for serious harm, how to address barriers to engagement, and how to identify and respond to adult safeguarding.
At the end of the training participants will be able to:

Make the distinction between elder abuse and Domestic Abuse of older people.
Develop an understanding of the barriers older victims face.
Consider the impact of age upon treatment and referral routes.

This training is aimed at any professional whose work brings them into contact with adults from the voluntary, statutory, and private sectors e.g., Professionals who have direct (face to face) or indirect (over the phone) contact. This may include but is not limited to specialist domestic abuse agencies, refuge staff, social care, health workers, doctors, PCSOs, health and social care sector, voluntary sector, support workers, housing officers, and community leaders.
CPD points: 3 points
Duration: 3.5 hours
This webinar will be accessed through MS Teams, prior to the sessions please check you have access to MS Teams and that you have picture and sound on your device. No refunds will be issued, but tickets can be transferred to events of equivalent value.

Haven Quiz Night - September 2023
2023-09-13 19:00 - 22:00 | Fordhouses Cricket Club, Wobaston Road, Wolverhampton, WV9 5HH, Fordhouses Cricket Club, Wolverhampton, WV9 5HH, United Kingdom
About this Event

Join us for the fourth instalment of our 2023 Haven quiz nights!
We are really looking forward to welcoming you to the fourth of our Haven quiz night’s of the year. Quiz Masters Steve Saul and Dicky Dodd will both be back to bring you a night of questions and mid-week entertainment – with our normal rounds of questioning – all kindly sponsored by Paycare.
Grab your friends, family or colleagues and join us at Fordhouses Cricket Club. Whether you are a long standing attendee, or a newbie – there will be lots of fun to be had.
Entry is £5 per person in teams of 4. (This ticket includes admission for a team of 4 people to our Haven Quiz Night for £20 and a 50p booking fee.) There will also be a raffle and some extra games too.
We can’t wait to see you soon.
Contact us at give@havenrefuge.org.uk for any team enquiries
The bar will be fully stocked with all of your favourite drinks, crisps and nuts. Unfortunately, refunds are not available on team bookings, however, if you are not able to make it, we are happy to transfer your booking to a future quiz night.

Important Information
Photography
Please note, we will be taking photos and videos on the night of the event. There will be a sign displayed during the event to state this. Photos and videos taken at the event may be used to promote the success of the event and may be shared with third parties (such as local media outlets) to promote future events too. If you do not wish to be included in photos/videos, please make yourself known to attending photographers, and to the relevant Haven staff member at any time during the event. On occasion, The Haven will use external photographers for events who own the official copyright of images. Photography agreements are in place with all photographers used at Haven events to minimise any misuse of imagery and ensure we are being transparent with how your photos are used in line with our GDPR policy.

Health, safety and wellbeing Webinar in the Workplace Webinar
2023-09-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
Overview

This training will increase your awareness on staying safe within your workplace. We will take you through your personal responsibility to yourself and others as you move through professional situations in and around front-line service roles.
By the end of the session, you will:

Understand your own responsibilities, and the responsibilities of others in relation to health, safety and wellbeing and supporting legislation
Be able to carry out own responsibilities for health, safety and risk management in settings and the community
Know and understand the importance of moving and handling safely
Understand the importance of hazard management and fire safety in DA settings
Have a greater understanding of security and risk in DA settings
Have considered your own well-being as a practitioner.

This training is aimed at any professional whose work brings them into contact with adults from the voluntary, statutory, and private sectors e.g., Professionals who have direct (face to face) or indirect (over the phone) contact. This may include but is not limited to specialist domestic abuse agencies, refuge staff, social care, health workers, doctors, PCSOs, health and social care sector, voluntary sector, support workers, housing officers, and community leaders.
Duration: 2 hours
This webinar will be accessed through MS Teams, prior to the sessions please check you have access to MS Teams and that you have picture and sound on your device. No refunds will be issued, but tickets can be transferred to events of equivalent value.

The Haven's Welsh Three Peaks Challenge 2023
2023-07-08 10:00 - 2023-07-09 10:00 | Welsh Three Peaks
About this Event

Are you an adventurer always looking for the next challenge? Well then WE NEED YOU to join Team Haven for our Welsh Three Peaks challenge in 2023. You could be a part of a fantastic team aiming to tackle Wales’ three highest peaks in 24 hours – all to raise vital funds for women and children fleeing domestic abuse and homelessness. Our challenge will see us cover 17 miles in distance and a whopping 2,334 metres total ascent across a 24 hour period as we climb Pen Y Fan, Cadair Idris and of course, Snowdon.
Climbing a mountain (let alone three!), can be tough. Sometimes the path ahead may not be clear, or the next step may feel too steep. To get through, your focus has to be on simply putting one foot in front of the other, remaining determined to keep going and encouraging yourself to keep taking that next step. This is much like what many of the women we support at The Haven experience on their journey away from domestic abuse. The road ahead for them can be daunting and many do not know what their future may bring, but with The Haven by their side, we can be their cheerleader, empowering them to focus on the next step ahead – no matter how scary – and encouraging them to acknowledge their bravery on their journey so far. Every step YOU take as part of this challenge will get you that little bit closer to the summit of the mountain, and with that, YOU are supporting a woman and her children to reach the summit of their journey too – a happier life free from the trauma of abuse.
We will be supported throughout the trip by some incredible mountain guides, and Team Haven and all of your fellow team mates that sign up will be on hand for the entire trip – we will all support each other to achieve something HUGE together – we hope you will choose to join the team!

Your challenge includes:

A fully qualified mountain guide for the duration of the trip
Food, drink and all travel between mountains included

You will need to have/provide:

A full kit list can be found here
A good level of endurance fitness

The meeting point for the start and end of the challenge is Oswestry – The Haven may look to arrange some transport for the group from Wolverhampton to Oswestry (this would be an additional cost and will be explored and shared with participants as soon as we have further info).
So…whether you are an individual looking for a big bucket list tick, a group of friends looking for a fun day out, or a business looking for a team building activity – this could be the event for you!

Our challenge is taking place over 24 hours on 8th – 9th July 2023 starting at 10am on Saturday at the meeting point in Oswestry (this will be an earlier time should we arrange group transport) and will finish at approx. 10am back at Oswestry on Sunday morning (subject to change dependent upon traffic/weather) – so you have all Sunday to relax and recoup!
There is a £68 registration fee – this can be paid in two instalments (both parts are non-refundable and the instalment option is only available on bookings made before 8th May 2023). You are also committing to additionally raising a minimum of £500 in sponsorship (80% of funds must be raised before the challenge takes place or you may not be able to participate). Our friendly fundraising team are on hand to support you along your fundraising journey with ideas and support – don’t be afraid to get in touch and ask any questions before signing up too – we are here to help (give@havenrefuge.org.uk).
The Haven team will be also organising some fun, pre-event training sessions for you to join in with should you wish too! (more info to follow once registered)

So… what are you waiting for? Ready to join Team Haven for the ultimate adventure?! Get those walking boots at the ready and sign up below!

Interested in sponsoring our event? We have an amazing sponsorship package available for a business looking to not only raise their own profile, but to also support a charity whilst doing so. Get in touch with our team here to find out more.

Who is top of our fundraising leaderboard? Could it be you?
We love to shout about our amazing supporters and the incredible funds they are raising to help us support more women and children in need. If you are taking part in our Welsh 3 peaks challenge, your name could be right here at the top of our fundraising tree!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please note: We are using a third party company for this event and so by signing up to take part, The Haven will need to share your personal details with the third party company. Only relevant details will be shared and you can read more about how we manage your data here.
Photography

Please note, we will be taking photos and videos during this event. Photos and videos taken at the event may be used to promote the success of the event and may be shared with third parties (such as local media outlets) to promote future events too. If you do not wish to be included in photos/videos, please make yourself known to attending photographers, and to the relevant Haven staff member at any time during the event. On occasion, The Haven will use external photographers for events who own the official copyright of images. Photography agreements are in place with all photographers used at Haven events to minimise any misuse of imagery and ensure we are being transparent with how your photos are used in line with our GDPR policy. If you are happy to share any of your personal photos with us, please note, the above information will apply in terms of how we use them).

T-shirts
Here is a visual of the bespoke t-shirts for this challenge – order below!

Best Foot Forward - in aid of The Haven 2023
2023-07-01 08:00 - 20:00 | Aldersley Stadium, Aldersley Road, Wolverhampton, WV6 9NW, United Kingdom
About this Event
Saturday 1st July see’s the return of The Rotary Club of Wolverhampton’s Best Foot Forward event at Aldersley Stadium. The Haven are incredibly grateful to be one of the chosen charities for this year’s event. With this event falling right at the end of our month long 104 event, Best Foot Forward will be the ultimate finale to our challenge, and we want YOU to be a part of it.
Best Foot Forward is an incredible event, made possible by The Rotary Club of Wolverhampton and their generous patrons. For every lap walked or ran of the track at Aldersley Stadium, £1 is released from the pot that will be shared amongst the chosen charities. The more laps you can complete, the more money will be raised.We would love for you to come along to Aldersley Stadium at WV Active Wolverhampton between 8am-8pm for Best Foot Forward 2023 and be a part of Team Haven. You will also be helping other local charities in need of support as part of a community initiative organised by The Rotary Club.
The Rotary club’s annual charity walk brings together individuals, families, and businesses from across the city to raise awareness and funds for good causes. We would love for you to come along and complete as many laps as you are able to, to help us release as much funding from the pot as possible! Whether you’re looking to challenge yourself with a 10k run, or prefer a more leisurely stroll catching up with friends, there’s something for everyone at Wolverhampton’s Best Foot Forward. The challenge really is yours to create and mould to suit you.
Here are some below calculations to help you to set your targets. We would absolutely love if you would also raise some sponsorship along the way with your challenge too. Set yourself a goal – Team Haven are there to support you every step of the way…
105.5 laps = full marathon
53 laps = half marathon
25 laps = 10k
12.5 = 5k
By taking part in this event, you’ll not only be supporting women and children at The Haven, but also joining a community of like-minded individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. So why not put your best foot forward and join us to create a brighter future for all?
Registration is free for under 16’s and is £5 for 16+.
Sign up today and help us make a difference. Together, we can make a real impact in the fight against domestic abuse. Email give@havenrefuge.org.uk if you would like any more information. TICKETS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE TO PRE-PURCHASE UNTIL 22 JUNE TO GIVE THE TEAM TIME TO CREATE THE CHIPS. DON’T WORRY! YOU CAN STILL COME AND TAKE PART IF YOU HAVEN’T GOT A TICKET – JUST TURN UP AND TELL THE PEOPLE ON THE GATE YOU ARE PART OF TEAM HAVEN AND THEY WILL SIGN YOU UP THERE AND THEN!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please note: We will be registering you with Wolverhampton Rotary for this event and so we will need to share your data with a third party. Only relevant details will be shared and you can read more about how we manage your data here.
Photography

Please note, we will be taking photos and videos during this event. Photos and videos taken at the event may be used to promote the success of the event and may be shared with third parties (such as local media outlets) to promote future events too. If you do not wish to be included in photos/videos, please make yourself known to attending photographers, and to the relevant Haven staff member at any time during the event. On occasion, The Haven will use external photographers for events who own the official copyright of images. Photography agreements are in place with all photographers used at Haven events to minimise any misuse of imagery and ensure we are being transparent with how your photos are used in line with our GDPR policy. If you are happy to share any of your personal photos with us, please note, the above information will apply in terms of how we use them).

Summer Solstice Women's Networking 2023
2023-06-29 18:00 - 20:30 | The Mount Hotel, Tettenhall, Mount Road, Wolverhampton, WV6 8HL, United Kingdom
Thursday 29 June 6pm – 8:30pm
Do you love to network? Do you love to finish work and enjoy a glass of Pimm’s in the sunshine with your female friends? Would you like to learn top tips on how to beat the blank page? Or perhaps looking to start or grow your business and want to come away inspired? Why not join The Haven Wolverhampton at The Mount Hotel, Tettenhall, for the much-loved women’s networking events, sponsored by Codsall Kitchen Studio. You will be in for a night of summer themed networking fun with tea, coffee, and sweat treats for all. What’s more, we are really excited to announce our guest speaker for the evening… *DRUM ROLL PLEASE* the wonderful Charlotte Davies.
GUEST SPEAKER SESSION
Charlotte is an award-winning entrepreneur, copywriter and TEDx speaker. She specialises in conversion copywriting for service providers and since starting her business in 2021 has grown a global customer base which spans from Vancouver, Canada to Brisbane, Australia.
Charlotte is looking forward to sharing her top tips on how to “Beat The Blank Page”

Your evening at the prestigious Mount Hotel will also consist of some fun networking games, various female-led company stall holders for you to get some special treats from, and a charity raffle. Tickets are priced at £12.50 per person, or why not treat yourself to our £19.50 VIP option (includes a glass of Pimms) and celebrate summer with fellow women in business – hopefully we have some sunshine?!
Tickets are limited – so make sure you book fast! Please feel free to extend the invite to your colleagues, friends and wider network. We look forward to seeing you there! Contact us at give@havenrefuge.org.uk for any enquiries.
This event is very kindly sponsored by Codsall Kitchen Studio

Our goody bags for this event are kindly sponsored by Bytheway & Co Accountants

STALL HOLDERS – WE NEED YOU! For £35 only you could have the opportunity to have a physical presence at our event, showcasing your business and any products you may wish to sell on the night. We ensure there is a good variety of stalls, and no direct competition with your business to ensure you get maximum return and can make lots of wonderful new contacts for your business. Complete the stall booking below, and we will be in touch
Important Information
Photography
Please note, we will be taking photos and videos on the night of the event. There will be a sign displayed during the event to state this. Photos and videos taken at the event may be used to promote the success of the event and may be shared with third parties (such as local media outlets) to promote future events too. If you do not wish to be included in photos/videos, please make yourself known to attending photographers, and to the relevant Haven staff member at any time during the event. On occasion, The Haven will use external photographers for events who own the official copyright of images. Photography agreements are in place with all photographers used at Haven events to minimise any misuse of imagery and ensure we are being transparent with how your photos are used in line with our GDPR policy.

Domestic Abuse: Safeguarding Adults
2023-06-22 09:30 - 12:30 | Online
About this Event

The training gives professionals an understanding of adult safeguarding and explains your safeguarding responsibilities, how to recognise signs of abuse and neglect, and how to report your concerns. It explores how social divisions affect a person who is subjected to abuse and the additional challenges and barriers that they face in reporting and being believed. It promotes good practice and equips professionals to be confident in supporting adults with care and support needs that are being subjected to abuse. This includes an overview of your specific responsibilities under the Care Act 2014, the Equality Act 2010, the Human Rights Act 1998, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and further legislation and the steps you can take to minimise the risk of abuse or neglect. It equips professionals with the process for reporting safeguarding concerns to the MASH including reviewing and completing the relevant safeguarding forms.
At the end of the training participants will be able to:

Identify an adult at risk in need of safeguarding support.
Recognise legislation, including the Care Act, and how it affects your safeguarding responsibilities.
Identify what abuse and neglect are, and how to identify these.
Know how to deal with a disclosure, support staff, and take notes to keep an accurate record of disclosure.
Identify the roles of statutory bodies and when they need to be alerted, plus how they will act following a referral.
Recognise safer recruitment responsibilities, including how to deal with an allegation against a staff member, whistleblowing policies, and staff training.

This training is suitable for anyone whose job role involves working with adults at risk. It is suitable for workers of all levels, including managers, supervisors, staff, and volunteers. Examples of people who should take this training include NHS staff, Dental professionals, Carers (including in a residential home or domestic setting), Private healthcare workers, and Education establishments (e.g., adult learning).
Duration: 3 hours

Domestic Abuse: Over 55’s – Abuse is Ageless Webinar
2023-06-15 09:30 - 13:00 | Online
About this Event

This training will increase your understanding of the dynamics of Domestic Abuse and how it may be different for older people. It will encourage you to consider how age-related factors may impact a person’s experience of abuse, the key risk factors for serious harm, how to address barriers to engagement, and how to identify and respond to adult safeguarding.
At the end of the training participants will be able to:

Make the distinction between elder abuse and Domestic Abuse of older people.
Develop an understanding of the barriers older victims face.
Consider the impact of age upon treatment and referral routes.

This training is aimed at any professional whose work brings them into contact with adults from the voluntary, statutory, and private sectors e.g., Professionals who have direct (face to face) or indirect (over the phone) contact. This may include but is not limited to specialist domestic abuse agencies, refuge staff, social care, health workers, doctors, PCSOs, health and social care sector, voluntary sector, support workers, housing officers, and community leaders.

Haven Quiz Night - June 2023
2023-06-14 19:00 - 22:00 | Fordhouses Cricket Club, Wobaston Road, Wolverhampton, WV9 5HH, Fordhouses Cricket Club, Wolverhampton, WV9 5HH, United Kingdom
About this Event

Join us for another instalment of our 2023 Haven quiz nights!
We are really looking forward to welcoming you to the third of our Haven quiz night’s of the year. Quiz Masters Steve Saul and Dicky Dodd will both be back to bring you a night of questions and mid-week entertainment – with our normal rounds of questioning – all kindly sponsored by Paycare.
Grab your friends, family or colleagues and join us at Fordhouses Cricket Club. Whether you are a long standing attendee, or a newbie – there will be lots of fun to be had.
Entry is £5 per person in teams of 4. (This ticket includes admission for a team of 4 people to our Haven Quiz Night for £20 and a 50p booking fee.) There will also be a raffle and some extra games too.
We can’t wait to see you soon.
Contact us at give@havenrefuge.org.uk for any team enquiries
The bar will be fully stocked with all of your favourite drinks, crisps and nuts. Unfortunately, refunds are not available on team bookings, however, if you are not able to make it, we are happy to transfer your booking to a future quiz night.

Important Information
Photography
Please note, we will be taking photos and videos on the night of the event. There will be a sign displayed during the event to state this. Photos and videos taken at the event may be used to promote the success of the event and may be shared with third parties (such as local media outlets) to promote future events too. If you do not wish to be included in photos/videos, please make yourself known to attending photographers, and to the relevant Haven staff member at any time during the event. On occasion, The Haven will use external photographers for events who own the official copyright of images. Photography agreements are in place with all photographers used at Haven events to minimise any misuse of imagery and ensure we are being transparent with how your photos are used in line with our GDPR policy.

Jump 50 - Skydive Challenge 2023
2023-06-09 09:00 - 2023-06-11 18:00 | Langar Airfield, Langar Airfield Harby Rd Langar, Nottingham, NG13 9HY, United Kingdom
About this Event

Are you an adrenaline junkie always looking for the next challenge? Well then WE NEED YOU!!
Join Team Haven for our Jump 50 Anniversary challenge event at Langar Airfield in Nottingham, in June 2023. You could be a part of a fantastic team taking on a challenge all to raise vital funds for women and children fleeing domestic abuse and homelessness.
You can feel the thrill of a 14,000ft freefall skydive, take in the glorious sights from way above, feel a full adrenaline rush as you reach a 120mph velocity before gently gliding to the ground under the parachute. Every penny raised will be helping to ensure more vulnerable women and children can flee to safety, and access the vital care and support services they need to rebuild their lives following the trauma of abuse.

2023 is our 50th Anniversary, and so, we wanted to plan a skydive challenge like no other – 50 skydivers for 50 years – one skydiver representing each year of The Haven’s vital lifeline, since 1973! We want YOU to be a part of our team!

All skydives include:

A fully qualified parachuting instructor
Training session before your jump

So whether you are an individual looking for a big bucket list tick, a group of friends looking for a fun day out, or a business looking for a team building activity – this could be the event for you!

Our skydive challenge is taking place over a weekend, so choose the date which suits you best when booking, (time-slots will be arranged closer to the jump date). For each skydive, there is a £30 registration fee (non-refundable) and you are committing to additionally raising a minimum of £395 in sponsorship (£100 must be raised within 4 weeks of signing up or your place may be released). Our friendly fundraising team are on hand to support you along your fundraising journey with ideas and support – don’t be afraid to get in touch and ask any questions before signing up too – we are here to help (give@havenrefuge.org.uk).

So… what are you waiting for? Ready to join Team Haven for the ultimate adrenaline thrill?! Sign up below!
Who is top of our fundraising leaderboard? Could it be you?
We love to shout about our amazing supporters and the incredible funds they are raising to help us support more women and children in need. If you are taking part in our skydive challenge your name could be right here at the top of our fundraising tree!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please note:

for tandem skydives there is a MAXIMUM WEIGHT (fully clothed) of 95 kg (15 stone) or 83 kg if you are less than 163cm (5ft 4in). This limit is in place for your own safety
We are using a third party company for this event and so by signing up to take part, The Haven will need to share your personal details with the third party company. Only relevant details will be shared and you can read more about how we manage your data here.

Photography

Please note, we will be taking photos and videos at this event (ground based only). There will be a sign displayed during the event to state this. Photos and videos taken at the event may be used to promote the success of the event and may be shared with third parties (such as local media outlets) to promote future events too. If you do not wish to be included in photos/videos, please make yourself known to attending photographers, and to the relevant Haven staff member at any time during the event. On occasion, The Haven will use external photographers for events who own the official copyright of images. Photography agreements are in place with all photographers used at Haven events to minimise any misuse of imagery and ensure we are being transparent with how your photos are used in line with our GDPR policy. Additional options for photography and videography are available directly via the airfield – we will share further details on how to book this when you sign up. If you are happy to share any of your personal photos with us, please note, the above information will apply in terms of how we use them).

Covid safety note – Whilst not mandatory, we would encourage attendees to complete a lateral flow test to help us limit any risk of spreading covid_19.

Haven Quiz Night - April 2023
2023-04-26 19:00 - 22:00 | Fordhouses Cricket Club, Wobaston Road, Wolverhampton, WV9 5HH, Fordhouses Cricket Club, Wolverhampton, WV9 5HH, United Kingdom
About this Event

Join us for the second instalment of our 2023 Haven quiz nights!
We are really looking forward to welcoming you to the second of our Haven quiz night’s of the year. Quiz Masters Steve Saul and Dicky Dodd will both be back to bring you a night of questions and mid-week entertainment – with our normal rounds of questioning – all kindly sponsored by Paycare.
Grab your friends, family or colleagues and join us at Fordhouses Cricket Club. Whether you are a long standing attendee, or a newbie – there will be lots of fun to be had.
Entry is £5 per person in teams of 4. (This ticket includes admission for a team of 4 people to our Haven Quiz Night for £20 and a 50p booking fee.) There will also be a raffle and some extra games too.
We can’t wait to see you soon.
Contact us at give@havenrefuge.org.uk for any team enquiries
The bar will be fully stocked with all of your favourite drinks, crisps and nuts. Unfortunately, refunds are not available on team bookings, however, if you are not able to make it, we are happy to transfer your booking to a future quiz night.

Important Information
Photography
Please note, we will be taking photos and videos on the night of the event. There will be a sign displayed during the event to state this. Photos and videos taken at the event may be used to promote the success of the event and may be shared with third parties (such as local media outlets) to promote future events too. If you do not wish to be included in photos/videos, please make yourself known to attending photographers, and to the relevant Haven staff member at any time during the event. On occasion, The Haven will use external photographers for events who own the official copyright of images. Photography agreements are in place with all photographers used at Haven events to minimise any misuse of imagery and ensure we are being transparent with how your photos are used in line with our GDPR policy.

Domestic Abuse and VAWG Awareness for the sporting sector
2023-04-19 09:30 - 12:30, 2023-03-01 09:30 - 12:30 | Online
About this Event

Half-day webinar on the topic of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) as well as recognising sexual harassment, healthy relationships, and consent. Earlier this year, the premier league mandated such training for all players.
Covered in the webinar:

Developing an understanding of domestic abuse – definition, types of, who it affects, emerging legislation.
Signs to look for and how to respond to a disclosure – recognise, respond, refer.
Key principles for supporting victims, survivors and perpetrators.
Recognising sexual harassment and barriers to addressing abuse.
What is Violence Against Women and Girls.
Healthy relationships and consent.
How to stop being a bystander to abusive behaviour around you.
Support services for all

This training is 100% beginner friendly, and you are guaranteed to leave having learnt about the topic of VAWG, from government definitions to real-life case studies. We will also challenge common myths held about abuse and violence, and by the end of the training, you should have the tools to respond sensitively and confidently to disclosures.
You will also be provided with resources to keep that feature a compact version of the webinar’s materials, step-by-step guidance for disclosures, and a range of local and national support services.
This webinar will be accessed through MS Teams, prior to the sessions please check you have access to MS Teams and that you have picture and sound on your device. No refunds will be issued, but tickets can be transferred to events of equivalent value.

Telford & Wrekin Domestic Abuse Awareness
2023-03-06 09:30 - 12:30, 2023-02-27 09:30 - 12:30, 2023-02-23 09:30 - 12:30 | Online
About this Event

This event is free to anyone who lives and/or works in the Telford and Wrekin region.
Programme outline:

Definitions and an overview of the Domestic Abuse Act.
Types of Domestic Abuse.
Who does Domestic Abuse affect (all ages, genders, relationships, sexual orientation, minority groups, LBGTQ+, BAME and refugee community, over 55s, those with disabilities and health issues).
Recognising signs of Domestic Abuse.
How to support victims / survivors of abuse – local interventions for victims/survivors of abuse.
Understanding the barriers victims may face when disclosing Domestic Abuse and accessing support.
Local interventions for victims/survivors of abuse.
Further training options.

3 hours online via MS Team
This webinar will be accessed through MS Teams, prior to the sessions please check you have access to MS Teams and that you have picture and sound on your device. No refunds will be issued, but tickets can be transferred to events of equivalent value.

Haven Quiz Night - March 2023
2023-03-01 19:00 - 22:00 | Fordhouses Cricket Club, Wobaston Road, Wolverhampton, WV9 5HH, Fordhouses Cricket Club, Wolverhampton, WV9 5HH, United Kingdom
About this Event

Join us on 1st March for the first of our 2023 Haven quiz nights!
We are really looking forward to welcoming you back to the first of our Haven quiz night’s of the year. Quiz Masters Steve Saul and Dicky Dodd will both be back to bring you a night of questions and mid-week entertainment – with our normal rounds of questioning – all kindly sponsored by Paycare.
Grab your friends, family or colleagues and join us at Fordhouses Cricket Club. Whether you are a long standing attendee, or a newbie – there will be lots of fun to be had.
Entry is £5 per person in teams of 4. (This ticket includes admission for a team of 4 people to our Haven Quiz Night for £20 and a 50p booking fee.) There will also be a raffle and some extra games too.
We can’t wait to see you soon.
Contact us at give@havenrefuge.org.uk for any team enquiries
The bar will be fully stocked with all of your favourite drinks, crisps and nuts. Unfortunately, refunds are not available on team bookings, however, if you are not able to make it, we are happy to transfer your booking to a future quiz night.
Covid safety note – Whilst not mandatory, we would encourage attendees to complete a lateral flow test to help us limit any risk of spreading covid_19.

Click here to find out how we are keeping you safe at this event.

Telford & Wrekin Domestic Abuse Workplace Ambassador
2023-02-21 09:30 - 15:00, 2023-02-16 09:30 - 15:00 | Online
About this Event

This event is free to anyone who lives and/or works in the Telford and Wrekin region and has completed the 3-hour Domestic Abuse Awareness training
Programme outline:

The three R’s – how to Recognise, Respond and Refer.
The possible indicators that someone is being subjected to Domestic Abuse.
The responsibilities of a Workplace Ambassador, Managers/HR and the company.
How to respond to disclosures of Domestic Abuse – communication skills, how to listen, believe, be safe, and support.
Victim blaming and language matters
Confidentiality, information sharing and recording
Safety planning – in the workplace and beyond.
A duty of care for all – how to support victims/survivors and perpetrators in the workplace.
Where and how to refer.
Case studies – from our specialist support and services and from local work with providers.

6 hours online via MS Team
This webinar will be accessed through MS Teams, prior to the sessions please check you have access to MS Teams and that you have picture and sound on your device. No refunds are possible for this event, but tickets are transferable to future webinars of the same value.

Galentine's Women's Networking 2023
2023-02-16 18:00 - 20:30 | The Mount Hotel, Tettenhall, Mount Road, Wolverhampton, WV6 8HL, United Kingdom
Galentine’s Women’s Networking Event

Thursday 16 February 6pm – 8:30pm
Do you love to network? Would you like to learn top tips on how to juggle your work life balance? Or perhaps looking to start or grow your business and want to build your network? Why not join The Haven Wolverhampton at The Mount Hotel, Tettenhall, for the much loved women’s networking events. You will be in for a night of Galentine’s themed networking fun with tea, coffee, and sweat treats for all. What’s more, we are really excited to announce our guest speaker for the evening… *DRUM ROLL PLEASE* the wonderful Andrea Cloughley director of Palatine Financial Planning.

GUEST SPEAKER SESSION

Andrea runs Palatine Financial Planning; their mission is to empower their clients to achieve financial freedom by providing holistic and sound financial planning advice, strengthening your assets and wealth. Andrea also will be sharing some useful financial tips as part of her presentation to help kick start the new year. “I am looking forward to sharing my journey of starting up my own business whilst sharing top tips on juggling home and work life and how to help create a successful 2023” – Andrea Cloughley, Director of Palatine Financial Planning

Your evening at the prestigious Mount Hotel will also consist of some fun networking games (anyone for speed dating, we mean speed networking?!), various female-led company stall holders for you to get some special treats from, and a charity raffle. Tickets are priced at £10 per person, or why not treat yourself to our £15 VIP option (includes a glass of prosecco) and celebrate in style with fellow women in business – it’s Galentine’s after all!
Tickets are limited – so make sure you book fast! Please feel free to extend the invite to your colleagues, friends and wider network. We look forward to seeing you there! Contact us at give@havenrefuge.org.uk for any enquiries.

Our goody bags for this event are kindly sponsored by:

Important Information
Covid safety note – Whilst not mandatory, we would encourage attendees to complete a lateral flow test to help us limit any risk of spreading covid_19.
Photography

Please note, we will be taking photos and videos on the night of the event. There will be a sign displayed during the event to state this. Photos and videos taken at the event may be used to promote the success of the event and may be shared with third parties (such as local media outlets) to promote future events too. If you do not wish to be included in photos/videos, please make yourself known to attending photographers, and to the relevant Haven staff member at any time during the event. On occasion, The Haven will use external photographers for events who own the official copyright of images. Photography agreements are in place with all photographers used at Haven events to minimise any misuse of imagery and ensure we are being transparent with how your photos are used in line with our GDPR policy.

The Purple Pledge 50th Club
2023-01-01 - 2023-12-31 | Online
About this Event

Overview:
In celebration of our charity’s 50th anniversary, Haven Training have put together a package of training and events which can be purchased by individuals for their organisations, their own awareness and development, or for use with community or voluntary organisations they support.
We all need to know about domestic abuse, what it looks like, who it affects, the signs and how to support. This will help everyone to recognise, respond and refer – let’s all work together to support anyone being subjected to domestic abuse.
The Purple Pledge 50th Club bundle include:

Free Purple Pledge Domestic Abuse Policy – use it in your organisation, community group, or volunteer group. – Normal price – £50
One ticket for the Purple Pledge conference – our next conference is in October 2023.* – Normal price – up to £25 per ticket
Coercive Control Lunch & Learn – Normal price – £5
A Lunch & Learn of your choice up till the end of 2024. – Normal price – £5
A place on any 3-hour training webinar (except Domestic Abuse Awareness). – Normal price – £35
A Domestic Abuse poster for use in your organisation and community groups.
Training newsletters – minimum of two per year up till end of 2024.
50% discount off Domestic Abuse Awareness webinar or e-learning course. – Normal price – up to £35
50% discount off Workplace Ambassador/Champion training webinar – only available via online webinar. – Normal price – £70
50% discount off ‘Abuse is Ageless – Domestic Abuse and the over 55s’ webinar – only available via online webinar. – Normal price – £50

Total package value = up to £200
Cost for The Purple Pledge 50th Club bundle = £50 for all of the above (saving up to £150)
*Ticket valid for two years. Can only be used once.
