VAWG Organisations Unite in Coalition Against Rising Hate and Racial Violence
For immediate release: A coalition of organisations from the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) sector are raising urgent concerns about the growing wave of hate incidents and racially aggravated violence targeting Black, minoritised and migrant women across the...
Finding voice, rediscovering self – Poetry as a language of healing
ARTiculating HerStory was designed to amplify the voices of women who have experienced domestic abuse and gender-based violence. Through writing and spoken word, survivors turned silence into sound culminating in a live reading at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre.
ALCOHOL AWARENESS | When “I was drunk” becomes the excuse | There is no excuse for abuse
Alcohol doesn’t cause abuse but it’s often used to excuse, escalate, or endure it. This Alcohol Awareness Week, we explore how substance misuse intersects with domestic abuse and violence, and how victims and survivors are reclaiming joy and sobriety; one mocktail at a time! Read for more.
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
We are thrilled to welcome Laura Rogers as our new CEO! Laura, former MARAC Lead at West Midlands Police, brings with her years of experience in the domestic abuse sector within policing and non-profit, along with her knowledge of how services and partners should respond to domestic abuse and safeguarding in the local community. Read for more
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 honour 10 fearless women who have challenged injustice, fought systemic oppression, and changed laws to protect victims and survivors and promote gender equality. Their activism, from legal battles to survivor-led initiatives, has transformed lives. Read for more
10 Essential Measures to Support Victims and Survivors in the Workplace
Domestic abuse affects every aspect of life, including work. Employers can make a real difference by creating safe, supportive environments for those affected. This week a Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Bill proposed 10 days of paid leave. What more can employers do? Read for more
A Statement in Solidarity with Gisele Pelicot
The Haven Wolverhampton stands in solidarity with Gisele Pelicot, a courageous survivor whose powerful story highlights the urgent need to combat sexual violence and challenge the patriarchal norms that perpetuate it globally. Read for more.
Art as a language of healing
The inaugural edition of ARTiculating HerStory invited survivors of domestic abuse to explore healing through visual art. In partnership with Wolverhampton Art Gallery, women expressed their journeys of pain, hope, and renewal through powerful collage pieces inspired by the story of Andromeda — transforming silence into colour, and trauma into creativity.
Impact Reports
2018 – 2019
A throwback to how it all began, with a spotlight on our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic and Sexual Violence support services. Click to download.
2020 – 2021
A reflection on the impact of COVID-19, with a spotlight on supporting staff wellbeing and women with no recourse to public funds. Click to download.
2019 – 2020
A tribute to our late co-founder Colin Brown, with a spotlight on Substance Abuse and our Digital Transformation journey. Click to download.