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Changing Pathways is a charitable organisation providing support and refuge for women and their children who have been victims of domestic abuse.

Changing Pathways (formerly known as Basildon Women’s Aid) is a domestic abuse charity working across the areas of Basildon, Brentwood, Castle Point, Epping Forest, Harlow, Rochford and Thurrock. We provide free and confidential services to support people who are currently experiencing, or have previously experienced domestic abuse. We offer a range of needs led services including refuge accommoda

tion, outreach/community based support, advocacy services for high risk victims, including those experiencing stalking and harassment, therapeutic/counselling services and a range of group programmes. We focus on listening to our service users and decide together the support required to take the first step on a pathway to a new life journey. We have a dedicated Children and Young People’s service which ensures access to age appropriate individual and group based therapies, practical and emotional support, opportunities to participate in a range of activities which are supported by domestic abuse experts, and we operate a pre-school for the children of women accommodated in our Basildon refuge site. Additionally, BWA support male adult victims/survivors of domestic abuse via telephone support, individual outreach support and therapeutic sessions. Domestic abuse impacts on all communities. If you are suffering from physical, sexual, psychological/emotional and/or financial abuse, or are being threatened, intimidated or stalked by a current or previous partner or close family member, you could be a victim of domestic abuse. You may be feeling frightened, isolated, ashamed and confused. If you have children, you may be concerned about how the domestic abuse is impacting upon them too. You are not to blame for what is happening. You do not have to face this situation on your own. Changing Pathways are ready to support you through your decision to reclaim your right to a safe, happy and abuse free life. We will not judge you in any way and we will ensure that we only ever move at the pace you want to go.

04/09/2026

Looking for a career where you can make a real difference?

As a Children and Young Person Domestic Abuse Practitioner, you’ll help young people and children at the highest risk of domestic abuse find safety and support. Through tailored guidance, specialised support and partnership working, you'll empower individuals to navigate challenging situations and move towards safer futures.

Why join Changing Pathways?

👥 Be a part of a team constantly striving to end violence in Essex.
💥 Make a meaningful impact every day.
📚 Opportunities for self-improvement with training and professional development.
⭐️ The chance to shape the future of our communities, clients, and to make your mark on our charity.

Changing Pathways has helped thousands of victims of domestic abuse for over 40 years. Providing a shoulder to cry on, a person to talk to, and a safe environment in refuge.

Will you join us in making thousands more free, happy, and safe?

Register your interest, or find out more about our current vacancies by emailing [email protected] or visiting our website.

03/09/2026

We are so grateful to everyone who is willing to donate to us and our clients, it can make a huge difference. However due to health and safety, we have to be vigilant on the items we accept.

If you are planning to give us a general donation, please email [email protected] with a brief description of what you are offering and if you are able to deliver to one of our sites.
For donations following one of our posts asking for specific items, please get in touch with the email in the respective captions to liaise directly with the staff member who can give you further guidance on what we need and how we can receive your donation.

Thank you 💚

If you'd like to volunteer and lend a hand at this year's Basildon Half Marathon, please email eve@changingpathways.org ...

02/09/2026

If you'd like to volunteer and lend a hand at this year's Basildon Half Marathon, please email [email protected] by 4pm today to find out more!

30/08/2026

We need some boredom busters!

Have you got any adult puzzles, board games or books that you're wanting to give a new home to? Or are you will to donate any to us?

Our residents are in need of something to stop the dreaded doom scrolling? Can you help?

Email [email protected] if you can help 📚🧩

Thank you 💚

29/08/2026

Julie is running for change 🏃‍♀️

Julie is running for Changing Pathways in this year's Basildon Half Marathon, we are so grateful for her support, and we are wishing her all the best!

You can still help Julie help us by donating to her page, every penny can make a huge difference in our safe accommodations, a huge difference to the lives of women and children, a huge difference to ending violence.

Thank you 💚

https://changingpathways.enthuse.com/pf/julie-ben-abdeljelil

28/08/2026

Thank You, Piccadilly Whips! 🍦

A huge thank you to John B***r and Danny from Piccadilly Whips for attending one of our Safe Accommodation Fun Days and providing delicious ice creams for all the children, residents and staff. 🍦❤️

The ice-cream van was a wonderful surprise for the children, and they were absolutely thrilled to see their very own ice-cream van arrive! Their excitement and smiles made the day even more special. 😊

A big thank you to John for organising everything and allowing this fantastic surprise to go ahead, and a special thank you to Danny for being so patient and friendly with the children while they chose their ice creams.

The staff were also delighted to be spoiled with an ice cream too! 🍦😋
Thank you again to the whole Piccadilly Whips team for helping to make our Fun Day such a memorable and enjoyable experience for everyone. 💕

27/08/2026

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Let's Run for Change 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

We have several spots still available for this year's Basildon Half Marathon.
Have you been wanting to start running but needed that extra motivation? Are you interested in turning your hobby into a way to make a real difference? Looking to take your fitness to the next level?

Let this be your first step in running for change.

This could be your opportunity.

Tie up your laces and run for a better future.

If you would like to apply for one of these places, please find the link in our bio to sign up!

Thank you for supporting Changing Pathways and helping us continue our vital work 💚

26/08/2026

Did you know we have an amazon wishlist?

If you'd like to support our clients, the link is in the bio. Items on there vary from kids toys, to arts and crafts, to basics like toothpaste and more.

At changing Pathways, we strive to provide more than the bare necessities, instead offering creative opportunities, enriching activities, and fun, joy and laughter. Can you help us make that happen? 💚

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21/08/2026

Our team went to Wickford Town FC Family Fun Day- a community event to promote their new 3D football pitch.

Ellie said:

'I think it was important we went to connect with the community and speak with other charities and agencies that we could work with... We spoke to a range of different people and even spoke with the local fire brigade to arrange for the children in refuge to visit the fire station one day!'

Changing Pathways is reliant on community, and showing up and giving back is incredibly important to us.

Thank you Wickford Town FC for having us! 💚

20/08/2026

We ensure that we offer enriching activities that offer fun, socialisation, but just as importantly, healing.

The first activity with the Caterpillar-Butterfly is called 'The Eternal Light of Me'.

In this creative workshop residents explored through the metamorphism of the caterpillar turning into a chrysalis and emerging into a butterfly how the unique light that is inside them -represented by glitter has changed but remained a constant through all of their stages of growth

The second we made dreamcatchers whilst reflecting on what we would like to “catch” and keep hold of to take into our futures and what we would like to pass through and let go.

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Basildon

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441268729707

Website

http://changingpathways.org/, https://buy.stripe.com/4gMeVfdqEc21cmBfSp7Zu01, https://www.basildonhalfmarathon.com/chang

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