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Change the System Conference (Feb 2025)

Report from WAITS Change the System Conference (Feb 2025)

By WAITS Action • February 28, 2025
On Wednesday the 19th February, our Change the System Conference was held in collaboration with Birmingham City University. Thanks to all those who supported and attended the event.
Woman in the sunset

Case Study: A refuge success story

By WAITS Action • February 28, 2025
“Before I moved into WAITS refuge, I felt overwhelmed and clueless because no one had explained what a refuge was. I hadn’t heard of it before.” This is the story of Fabulous Francis.
Houses and rooftops

WAITS is planning the opening of a new refuge in April

By WAITS Action • February 28, 2025
The demand for safe accommodation in Birmingham is rising. Domestic abuse is the cause of 1 in 6 made homeless, leaving women with an impossible choice - homelessness or danger.
White rose petals and candles

Announcement: WAITS Weekend Retreat and Sister Circle

By WAITS Action • February 27, 2025
In the rush of daily life, true rest often takes a backseat. But real rejuvenation goes beyond just sleep - it’s about restoring your mind, body, and soul. This is what sacred rest is all about.
WAITS Masquerade Ball - 19 October 2024

Masquerade Ball: Message from the Chair of WAITS Deirdre LaBassiere

By WAITS Action • October 31, 2024
In October, we gathered for a magical evening at WAITS Masquerade Ball, celebrating 31 years of empowering women to reclaim their lives, especially Black and Global Majority women.
Marathon run

Report on the Ambassador Half Marathon run 2024

By WAITS Action • October 31, 2024
Congratulations are in order to our incredible ambassador, Shafeena Mustafa, for absolutely crushing a half marathon to support WAITS, raising over £1,500 to support our cause.
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Crunching The Numbers (2023-24)

67

Advocacy

32

Refuge Support

39

Workshops

146 hrs

Counselling

115 hrs

Befriending Support

421 calls

Helpline

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