Fylde Coast Women's Aid

02/11/2026

150 pairs of blue shoes.
150 lives remembered. 💙

On Wednesday 25 November, we're bringing the powerful Blue Shoes Exhibition to Liverpool city centre as part of my Violence Against Women and Girls Community Event.

Featuring 150 pairs of blue shoes, the exhibition represents lives believed to have been lost to domestic abuse-related su***de in 2025. It is a moving reminder of the devastating and often hidden consequences of domestic abuse.

Alongside the exhibition, local support organisations, campaigners and Merseyside Police will be available to offer information, advice and support as we mark the first of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence,

Visitors will also be able to learn more about our ongoing Taking Action campaign and the growing call for Kiena’s Law.

Throughout the afternoon, local support services, community organisations and Merseyside Police will be available to provide information, advice and support. Whether you want to learn more, speak to someone, or simply take a moment to reflect, everyone is welcome.

This event is about more than raising awareness. It is about standing with victims and survivors, challenging the attitudes that enable abuse, and sending a clear message that support is available and nobody has to face abuse alone.

Domestic abuse can have tragic and far-reaching consequences, but help is available. By coming together as a community, we can challenge abuse, support victims and survivors, and help create lasting change.

📅 Wednesday 25 November 2026
🕛 12pm – 3pm
📍 Williamson Square, Liverpool

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Merseyside Police | Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner | AAFDA - Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse

02/11/2026

Today marks 23 years since missing Blackpool teenager Charlene Downes was last seen alive. We want to take a moment to remember her and her loved ones and urge anyone with information to contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 . Her killers must be brought to justice. RIP Charlene 💔

23/10/2026

Yesterday, our Blue Shoes Exhibition was on display at Edge Hill University in support of the campaign for Kiena’s Law and to represent 150 suspected su***des linked to domestic abuse in 2025. The colour blue symbolises both feelings of depression, “feeling blue”, and the lasting impact of lives lost.

The exhibition, which consists of 150 pairs of shoes painted by Fylde Coast Women's Aid, and the campaign for change follow the death of Kiena Dawes, a young mother from Lancashire who tragically took her own life in July 2022 after suffering prolonged domestic abuse. Her death drew widespread attention because it highlighted how domestic abuse can have devastating, long-term effects, and raised questions about whether more could have been done to protect her.

The exhibition shines a light on this important issue and encourages visitors to sign the online petition for Kiena’s Law. If you haven't added your signature yet, please visit change.org/kienas-law 💙

22/10/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month

Regularly checking your chest means you know what is normal for you so any changes can be spotted quickly.

Catching it early makes it more treatable, so keep checking! Women over 50 - your routine mammogram could save your life ❤️

This week at peer support, we talked about the importance of knowing our own bodies and checking for changes, tested our knowledge with a quiz, enjoyed some tasty treats, gave out pink ribbons and handy checklists.

Wear It Pink Day 2026 takes place tomorrow, Friday, 23 October 2026.

Please support by:
Wearing pink to work, school, or home
Making a donation to a Breast Cancer Now

13/10/2026

Blue Shoes Exhibition to visit University of Lancashire 🥿🩵

The powerful Blue Shoes Exhibition will visit the University of Lancashire on Wednesday, 14 October. The exhibition, created by Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw and AAFDA - Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse, features 150 pairs of shoes. Painted blue by Fylde Coast Women's Aid, the shoes represent 150 suspected su***des linked to domestic abuse in 2025.

The exhibition forms part of the campaign for Kiena's Law. Kiena Dawes, a young mother from Lancashire tragically took her own life in July 2022 after experiencing prolonged domestic abuse. Her death drew widespread attention, highlighting the devastating long-term impact domestic abuse can have and raising questions about whether more could have been done to protect her. The campaign calls for a new offence to hold perpetrators accountable when abuse contributes to a victim's su***de.

Please come along to see the exhibition between 10.30am and 1.30pm and support the call for change. You can sign the online petition at change.org/kienas-law.

09/10/2026

A big thanks to Elswick United Reformed Church for their generous donation of food from their Harvest Festival.

Thank you to everyone who kindly donated items of food which will support families and individuals who have been subjected to domestic abuse.

06/10/2026

⭐️Do you have what it takes to join our team?⭐️We are currently recruiting for the following posts....
⭐️Independent Domestic Violence Advisor- 37.5 hours per week
⭐️Refuge Family Support Worker- 22.5 hours per week
⭐️Refuge Family Support Worker (Evenings & Weekends) 16 hours per week.
See our website for further information

Could you be a part of FCWA’s hardworking and dedicated team? Are you keen to make a positive contribution to rebuilding lives of victims of abuse? FCWA is an innovative, grass roots organisation working across Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre. You will be joining a team of committed and inspiring individu...

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