Fylde Coast Women's Aid

23/06/2026

🚨Fashion Show Announcement🚨

We are thrilled to let you know that after months of planning and hard work by Caroline and her brilliant team of volunteers, we can now share the incredible final total raised!

Keep an eye out for photographs from this event!

22/06/2026

Spotlight on FCWA's Safe Haven team: The Safe at Home project

Funded by Lancashire County CouncilSafe at Home provides specialist domestic abuse support to children and young people between the ages of 5 and 18 living in Fylde and Wyre.

We work with children and young people in refuge and within the community using a trauma-informed approach.

A key element of the support involves communication with parent/safe carer and liaising with other services involved with the family.

Anyone can refer into Safe Haven - professionals, parents, foster parents, carers and young people themselves. https://fcwa.co.uk/children-young-peoples-referral-form/

18/06/2026

Power to Change

FCWA's incredible outreach team deliver a number of group survivor programmes including Power to Change.

The team at Fylde Coast Women’s Aid believe that everyone has the power to change their circumstances when given the right support, encouragement, and opportunities.

Our programmes are designed to inspire hope, set positive boundaries, enabling participants to take confident steps toward their goals.

Here is what one participant said about Power to Change.

18/06/2026

⚽The World Cup brings people together - and it should be a time of celebration for everyone.

But major sporting events can see a rise in domestic abuse 📈

We're supporting the UK Government's mission to halve violence against women and girls in a decade.

The ENOUGH campaign helps everyone recognise abuse for what it is - whoever's playing, whatever the result.

Find out more: gov.uk/ENOUGH

For support with living free from abuse, reach out to Fylde Coast Women's Aid: fcwa.co.uk

17/06/2026

Good luck to England this evening as they play their match in the World Cup against Croatia.

Win or lose, there is no excuse for abuse.

⚠ Being drunk or your team’s performance is NOT a defence
⚠ Abuse includes violence, threats, and controlling behaviour

The World Cup doesn’t cause domestic abuse. Abusers do.

We’re here if you need help 👉 https://noexcuseforabuse.co.uk/

FCWA Helpline: 01253 596699
DASSL Helpline: 0300 303 3581
National Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 2000 247
In an emergency, call 999.

16/06/2026

FCWA is hiring!
We have 3 new posts for the right candidates, full details on the link below:

REFUGE WORKER Evenings & Weekends 18.5 hours/week £13.39/ hr

DRIVE – IDVA INDEPENDENT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ADVISOR x 2 posts
30 hours per week FTE £26,500 - £28,500 according to qualifications (£21,200 - £22,800 based on 30 hours)

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...

16/06/2026

World Cup: No Excuse for Abuse

Football should bring excitement, not fear. Changes in behaviour on match days aren’t caused by the game; they’re a choice.

Remember, you deserve safety and respect every day. Support is available when you’re ready.

Find out more at https://noexcuseforabuse.co.uk/

FCWA Helpline: 01253 596699
DASSL Helpline: 0300 303 3581
National Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 2000 247

In an emergency, call 999.

Campaign on domestic abuse in Lancashire. If you're experiencing domestic abuse, or know someone who is, we can give you help and advice

15/06/2026

Social Media Ban for Under 16s to be introduced next year

Keir Starmer has announced today that the UK government will introduce a social media ban for under 16s, expected to cover Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X. In his statement about the proposed ban, the Prime Minister said

'social media is making children unhappy, it is making it easier for bullies to harrass and abuse them, and it could even be harming their mental health'

Bereaved families of children who have died by su***de; from murders where social media was a significant factor; or whilst trying a dangerous internet challenge have campaigned to bring about this change.

FCWA recognises the dangers of social media and the importance of specialist support for children and young people who have been affected by online grooming and sexual exploitation. FCWA Safe Haven team delivers the WIRED project across Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre for children and young people aged between 8 - 18 years old.

Anyone can refer into Safe Haven - professionals, parents, foster parents, carers and young people themselves.
https://fcwa.co.uk/children-young-peoples-referral-form/

12/06/2026

FCWA peer support groups are not just about talking. Therapeutic activities like creating something beautiful from simple materials can help attendees to feel less stressed and improve their wellbeing.

At peer support this week our clients made some lovely beaded craft decorations with beads kindly supplied by What Kate Made - Kate's Design and Craft

12/06/2026

Fashion Show Winner: Alanis Morrisette VIP Garden tickets, Lytham Festival

Now resolved, thank you all!