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✨ Celebrate 50 Years of Staffordshire Women’s Aid ✨Join us for a very special evening as we celebrate 50 years of Staffordshire Women’s Aid at our Anniversary Ball.For five decades, we have stood alongside women, children and families affected by domestic and sexual violence, providing safety, support and hope when it is needed most. Now, we’re bringing our supporters, partners, friends and community together to celebrate that extraordinary journey and raise vital funds for generations to come.📅 Saturday 21 November 2026 | 7:00pm📍 Sandon Hall, Sandon, Staffordshire ST18 0BZ🎟️ Tickets: £100 per person, available to book here: tickts.co.uk/events/staffordshire-womens-aid-50th-anniversary-autumn-ball💙 Supporter packages are also available✨ Dress Code – Black Tie & Evening GownIn 2025/26, 3,278 people reached out to Staffordshire Women’s Aid for support. By joining us, you’ll help us raise vital funds to ensure our services continue to be there for women, children and families affected by domestic and sexual abuse in Staffordshire.Whether you are joining us as an individual, with colleagues, as a partner or through one of our supporter packages, we would love you to be part of this special milestone.#StaffordshireWomensAid #50Years #50thAnniversary #SandonHall #CharityBall #DomesticAbuseSupport #Fundraising #Staffordshire #Stokeontrent ... See MoreSee Less
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Understanding coercive control: Ruth Dodsworth OBE shares her story 💜Domestic abuse is not always visible. Coercive control can be subtle, complex and incredibly difficult to recognise - both for those experiencing it and for the people around them.That’s why we’re sharing this special episode of the Neighbourhood Watch podcast, featuring broadcaster and domestic abuse campaigner Ruth Dodsworth OBE.Ruth has spoken openly about her experience of coercive and controlling behaviour and stalking within a long-term relationship. Her story highlights the complex realities of abuse and why leaving or speaking out is not always straightforward.In this powerful and insightful conversation, Ruth explores her own experiences and helps listeners understand more about coercive control, how people can become trapped in abusive relationships, and what can make a difference when supporting someone experiencing abuse.🎧 Listen to the episode here:www.ourwatch.org.uk/supporting-communities/neighbourhood-watch-podcast/episodes/episode-3-coerciv...If you are concerned about yourself or someone you know, support is available. Our 24-hour helpline is here to listen and provide confidential support and information. Tel: 0300 330 5959#CoerciveControl #DomesticAbuseAwareness #RuthDodsworth #EndDomesticAbuse #SupportingSurvivors #SpotTheSigns ... See MoreSee Less
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