Being SPOTacular: How Children in Need is helping us support children & young people
We are thankful to be one of the many organisations supporting children to consistently benefit from donations to Children in Need. As the 2022 appeal goes live, we would like to share how Pudsey has helped the children and young people we support at The Haven.
Commemorating 50 Years: Have you got a Haven story to share?
To mark our 50th anniversary, we are gathering stories from anyone who has had involvement with us in the past 50 years. We are searching for women, children, volunteers and professionals with a connection to The Haven so if you have a Haven story to share, please do get in touch.
Domestic abuse in the workplace and beyond – a Social Change Podcast
In October, our Commercial Development Manager, Tracey Secker, was delighted to join Kelly Evans on the wonderful Tea with the Changemakers podcast. Each episode explores how leaders are tackling society’s most pressing issues, including, of course, domestic abuse.
Commemorating 50 Years of Support; from an idea to a legacy
Last month, we launched our jubilee logo by sharing our journey from an idea to a legacy. We took a look back through the decades to reveal landmark moments for women, and children’s rights, from the 1970s to the present day. Just in case you missed the week-long campaign, here is everything you need to know in one post.
Wisdom for Working Mums Podcast | Love does not hurt…
Earlier during Domestic Abuse Awareness month, our Architect of Stories recorded a Wisdom for Working Mums podcast with Nicky Lowe and domestic abuse survivor Kim* whose story will resonate with many victims of domestic abuse.
PRESS RELEASE: Travelling in Style | Partnership Announcement with National Express
We are thrilled to announce a new partnership with National Express West Midlands. The local bus operator has made a pledge to take families supported by The Haven on a monthly trip to local attractions, absolutely free of charge.
PRESS RELEASE: Porsche start revving up the engines in The Haven’s 104 Challenge!
We are incredibly grateful to have the support of the wonderful team at Porsche Wolverhampton. From the very start of this partnership, they have all been so keen to really get involved and to learn more about what we do and how they can support us.
PRESS RELEASE: The Haven Wolverhampton calls out for votes to get a share of Tesco’s Community Grants fund
The Haven Wolverhampton are bidding for a cash boost from the Tesco Community Grants initiative. Tesco works with community charity Groundwork to run its community funding scheme, which sees grants of up to £1,500, £1,000 and £500 awarded to local community projects....
Stress Awareness Month: Stress & Emotional Abuse
We are all still trying to get used to life post lockdown with all its uncertainties, after an unprecedented global pandemic that has affected all of us adversely in various ways. We’ve all coped differently depending on our characters and our social and economic circumstances.
The risks for domestic abuse victims were further heightened due to social isolation and this would have left many in a permanent state of fight or flight. So how can we identify when we are stressed?
PRESS RELEASE: Ex-Goodyear workers offer a safe haven to victims of domestic abuse
Wolverhampton charity The Haven Wolverhampton are able to offer a new safe space to women and children fleeing domestic abuse, thanks to a generous donation from the Goodyear workers 5/344 Transport and General Workers Union Benevolent Fund Charity. The £20,000...
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.