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MyCWA (known as Cheshire Without Abuse) supports adults and children across Cheshire impacted by domestic abuse. Helpline 03333 449505

We are My CWA, formerly known as Cheshire Without Abuse. We’re a Cheshire-based charity supporting families affected by domestic abuse. From crisis accommodation, practical support & a 24-hour helpline, to counselling & recovery programmes; our whole family service is designed to help everyone affected by domestic abuse. Since 1977, we’ve been working towards our ambitious vision: “A healthy community where adults and children can live free from the fear of domestic abuse.” In order to achieve this ambitious vision, we work tirelessly towards three core goals:
YOU: [PEOPLE] We work with the whole family. We support the personal journey of everyone affected by domestic abuse, focusing on individual needs. US: [ORGANISATION] We promise to continually improve the quality of our services. EVERYONE: [PARTNERSHIPS] We work collaboratively through various partnerships to improve outcomes for local families. The families we support are closely involved with our work, new developments and future focus. and in the values held by everyone at My CWA. Our values here at My CWA are reflected in everything do – our work, our plans and our approach. The following behaviours demonstrate how we create a culture that is supportive, satisfying and successful:
TRUST - We’re trustworthy and we operate with honesty and integrity. We trust the experiences of survivors and children. And we trust our staff to do a great job. RESPECT - We respect the experiences of survivors and children. We listen and involve them at all levels. We respect ourselves, our volunteers, colleagues, partners and supporters. COURAGE - We have the courage to try new approaches. We share our successes and learn from our mistakes. Find out more about My CWA via our website: www.mycwa.org.uk

04/11/2026

The numbers are different. The right to support isn’t.♂️

Statistically, more women than men experience domestic abuse in their lifetime. That’s true, and it’s why so much of the public conversation focuses on the support women need.

👉 However, fewer men doesn’t mean men matter less.

The numbers don’t tell us how much abuse can affect the person living through it. Abuse can take just as much from a man’s life: his confidence, his health, his relationships, his sense of who he is, and he has just as much right to be heard, believed and supported.

Many of the men we support have spent years thinking nobody would take them seriously or that they should have been able to handle it alone.

But no one should have to go through abuse alone. You don’t need to be in crisis to be listened to and you don’t need to have left a relationship to get support.

On Supporting Male Victims of Domestic Abuse Day, we want men to know where they can turn. If this sounds familiar, or you’re worried about someone you care about, our website has plenty of useful resources to help you understand domestic abuse, recognise some of the signs and find out what support is available.

Or you can contact one of these specialist services:

📞 Respect Men’s Advice Line: 0808 801 0327 | mensadviceline.org.uk
📞 The ManKind Initiative: 0808 800 1170 | mankind.org.uk

30/10/2026

Did you catch our community fundraiser Geraldine on Cheshire’s Silk 106.9? 📻

Geraldine joined Andy Clewes to talk about MyCWA and our work supporting adults, children and families affected by domestic abuse across Cheshire. This interview was aired on Tuesday and was a great listen!

Having opportunities like this matters.

Not just because it spreads the word about how we can help survivors of domestic abuse, but because someone listening might recognise something in their own life, realise support is available or share what they’ve heard with someone who needs us.

Thank you to Andy and the Silk FM team for giving us the time to talk about our work.

We’d also love your nomination for Charity of the Year at the Silk 106.9 Local Hero Awards 2026. 🙏 Nominations close this Sunday, 1st November.

If you’d like to nominate us, you can do so here:
https://www.silk1069.com/on-air/local-hero-awards-2026/

Thank you to everyone who has already put us forward. 💜

29/10/2026

Yes, we’re mentioning Christmas already… but we have a good reason! 🎄🎁

Every year, you’re so generous with gifts for the survivors and families we support. Behind every present is someone who’s taken the time to think of another family, and we’re incredibly grateful.

Our volunteers need time to sort through everything, choose suitable presents for each family and arrange for them to reach people before Christmas. That’s why getting gifts to us early makes such a difference. Donations arriving in the final few days can be difficult to get to families in time.

If you’d like to help this year, now is a lovely time to start planning. 💜

🎁 Donate new gifts
You could choose a gift yourself or organise a collection with friends, family, your sports team, community group or colleagues. We ask for new gifts, so families receive something bought especially for Christmas.

❤️ Make a donation
Whatever you can give can help towards Christmas dinners, trips to the panto and festive outings for families staying in our refuges. These provide opportunities to spend time together and enjoy something they might otherwise miss out on.

🙌 Give some time
We’re also looking for volunteers to help at our grotto, sort presents, and get gifts out to the families we support.

Christmas can be a particularly difficult time for people affected by domestic abuse. Your kindness helps us offer practical support and give families something to look forward to.

If you’d like to get involved or have any questions, please email [email protected].

Thank you for helping us get Christmas ready for our survivors.❤️

28/10/2026

We need your help 🙏 Could you nominate MyCWA for Charity of the Year at the Silk 106.9 Local Hero Awards 2026? 💜

Every day, we support adults, children and families across Cheshire affected by domestic abuse. Some need somewhere safe to stay. Others need someone to listen, help understanding their options or ongoing support as they rebuild their lives.

Our staff and volunteers put so much care into being there for people, often during the hardest times of their lives. This recognition would mean a great deal to everyone involved and help more people discover the support available.

Next year, MyCWA turns 50. As we approach that milestone, we’re thinking about everyone who has been part of our work: the people who have trusted us enough to ask for help, and those who give their time, donations and support to keep our services going.

If our work has made a difference to you, someone you know or your community, we’d be grateful for your nomination.

Nominate MyCWA for Charity of the Year here:
🔗 https://www.silk1069.com/on-air/local-hero-awards-2026

Thank you for supporting MyCWA and helping others find us. 💜

27/10/2026

👉 WE’RE HIRING: Bank Supervised Contact Workers
Crewe | £18 per hour | Flexible bank work

Do you have experience working with children and families? We’re looking for compassionate, qualified practitioners to join our team as Supervised Contact Workers in Crewe.

You’ll help children spend safe, positive and meaningful time with family members at our Contact Centre. This includes supervising sessions, maintaining appropriate boundaries and keeping clear, factual and accurate written records.

We’re looking for people who:
◽ Hold a Level 3 qualification or above in Health and Social Care, Childcare, Child Development or a relevant related field.
◽ Have experience working with children and families.
◽ Understand safeguarding, professional boundaries and keeping children’s needs at the centre of their work.
◽ Can stay calm, objective and professional in challenging situations.
◽ Can offer flexible availability.

These are bank roles, providing cover for sessions as needed, at £18 per hour. We’re particularly keen to hear from people available during evenings and weekends, when families most often need our service.

You’ll be joining a supportive, experienced team, helping children and families at a time when care and consistency really matter.

To apply, send your CV to [email protected]. You can also email us with any questions before registering your interest.

Please share this to anyone who you think might be interested.

21/10/2026

GREAT NEWS... 👇
Our wonderful Team Narnia volunteers have won the Collaboration in the Community Award at Bentley Motors’ Charity Thank You event! 🏆

Our volunteers put so much time and care into making sure survivors and families we support, including those staying in our refuges, have the essentials they need to carry on with everyday life as normally as possible during a difficult time.

Sorting through the many generous donations we receive, keeping our food and toiletry banks stocked, preparing clothing and managing the huge amount that comes in at Christmas takes a lot of work, and that’s alongside everything else they do!

It’s often behind the scenes, but we see the effort, kindness and teamwork that goes into it.

Team Narnia, thank you for everything you do. We’re so proud of you, and it’s lovely to see your hard work recognised. 👏

A huge thank you to Bentley Motors for hosting the event and recognising the contribution volunteers make across our communities.

Congratulations to fellow award winners Richard Street from PureInsight1628 and Gill Thompson from YMCA Cheshire's Sherborne Hub, and thank you to all the volunteers and organisations making such a difference across Cheshire.

🔗 Read more about the event here: https://www.bentleymedia.com/it/newsitem/1844-bentley-celebrates-community-volunteers-at-annual-charity-recognition-event

20/10/2026

White Ribbon Day Poetry & Art Competition: ‘It Takes All Of Us' ✒️🎨

White Ribbon Day (25th November) is a global movement towards ending violence against women and girls, which aims to tackle the root causes of the issue and promote a world where women can live free from fear and harm.

Every year, we invite our followers and supporters to enter our White Ribbon Day Poetry & Art Competition to show support for the White Ribbon UK movement.

💜 This year's theme is ‘It Takes All Of Us' – because we all have a part to play in challenging harmful attitudes, supporting survivors and helping to end violence against women and girls.

If jokes are laughed off, banter is not taken seriously when it needs to be and ‘boys being boys’ is just excused, then we’re normalising these behaviours and it’s not ok.

A simple “come on, leave it”, or speaking out when a group chat goes too far can help. If nobody challenges it, nothing changes.

👉How to Take Part
Create a poem or a piece of art (in any form/ using any materials you prefer) which reflects the 'It Takes All Of Us’ theme.
⏩ Submit your poem or, if artwork, a clear photo of the artwork to: [email protected].
⏩ Include your name, age, and contact details. Let us know if you’d prefer to be named or remain anonymous if your work is published.

🟣 Accepting: Art and/or Poetry
🟡 Open to: Anyone (Categories: Adults 18+, Teens 13-18, Children 12 & under)
🟣 Theme: 'It Takes All Of Us'
🟡 Prizes: £25 Amazon vouchers for the winner in each category
🟣 Submit to: [email protected]
🟡 Closing date: Thursday 10th December 2026. Winners will be announced w/c 14th December 2026

16/10/2026

Could your business make MyCWA its Charity of the Year for 2027? 💜

If you’re starting to think about who to support next year as an employee or as a business owner, we’d love to speak with you.

We rely on fundraising, donations and the support of local businesses and our communities to help fund our services for adults, children and families affected by domestic abuse across Cheshire.

Choosing MyCWA as your Charity of the Year would help us continue this work.

A partnership could involve a team fundraising challenge, an event, volunteering or regular donations. You can also help by talking about our work and making sure more people know where to turn for support.

However your team gets involved, you’ll be helping us be there for people who need safety, support and someone who listens.

If you are considering MyCWA as your Charity of the Year in 2027, please email [email protected] to talk about what could work for your business.

❤️ And if you choose another charity, we completely understand. But we hope your kindness will help a local organisation and the people in our communities who need it most. There are so many organisations doing vital work and your support matters.

16/10/2026

Self-Defence sessions for domestic abuse survivors in Cheshire 💜

We’re inviting survivors of domestic abuse to join us for two self-defence sessions in Crewe.

Thanks to funding from Cheshire Police, we are able to hold two closed sessions that have been adapted with survivors’ experiences in mind. Each session will give you a supportive, safe space to learn practical ways to protect yourself and build confidence.

Children aged 11+ can attend and take part alongside their parent. We know children can be affected too, and learning together can help them feel more prepared.

The two sessions will be held on:
📅 Thursday 19th November 2016, 5-6pm
📅 Thursday 21st January 2017, 5-6pm
📍 Crewe

Booking is required, so please contact us at [email protected] to find out more and book your place.

A big thank you to Cheshire Police for approaching us with this opportunity and funding the session. 💜

Thank you also to Self Defence with Clare, who will be delivering the sessions and to Her-Place Charitable Trust, who are supporting the initiative. 💜

10/10/2026

Being safe doesn’t always mean you feel okay. 😞

For many survivors of domestic abuse, the impact doesn’t stop when the abuse ends. The mental scars can last far longer, affecting confidence, self-worth, and emotional well-being.

Trauma from abuse can make you feel isolated, overwhelmed, and like you’ve lost a piece of yourself. But it’s important to remember – you are never alone in this and those feelings deserve care and support too. 💜

On World Mental Health Day, we want to remind you that healing is possible, even if it doesn’t happen overnight.

Support can start with telling someone you trust how you’re really feeling. It might be speaking to a professional or spending time with others who understand what you’ve been through.

Some days, it might just mean giving yourself a break from the pressure to have everything together.

There’s no deadline for feeling better and needing support months or even years later doesn’t mean you’ve failed or gone backwards.

☎️ If you’ve experienced domestic abuse and need support, call the National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247 or if you’re local to us in Cheshire, you can call 03333 449505.

We also have plenty of helpful resources on our website 💻 mycwa.org.uk, including Aimee Says, a private AI chat tool designed specifically to support people experiencing relationship abuse, as well as our free online, self-paced recovery programme - Step Forward.

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