My Sisters Place

12/10/2026

We are absolutely delighted to share that we have reached our fundraising target for our Big Give Women and Girls Campaign! 💜

A huge, heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who has supported us, shared our campaign, and made such incredibly generous donations. Your kindness and generosity mean so much to us and will make a real difference to the women and girls we support. 🫶

💜 But it’s not quite over yet!

Donations can still be made until 12 noon on 13th October. Although any further donations will no longer be doubled through the Big Give, every additional contribution will help us strengthen our future funding applications and continue our vital work supporting women and girls.

If you haven’t had a chance to donate yet, there’s still time to be part of something amazing!

Thank you for believing in our work, championing our cause, and helping us reach this incredible milestone. We couldn’t have done it without you! 💜✨

06/10/2026

💜 IT’S LIVE! 💜

Our Big Give Women and Girls Match Fund donation link is now live!

We only have one week! and we’re aiming to raise an incredible £7,000

And we need your help to get there! 🙏

✨ Every donation, no matter how big or small, will make a difference. ✨

Thanks to the Big Give, your donation can have an even greater impact during the match funding campaign, helping us reach our £7,000 target and continue supporting the women and girls who need us.

🕛 The link is live now https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000GNhRGYA1

If you can, please donate, share our campaign and encourage your friends, family and colleagues to get involved. Every £1 really does count, and together we can make a huge difference. 💜

Let’s see what we can achieve together! 🙌

05/10/2026

We’re delighted to be one of the charities supported by ACTS - Acklam Community Theatrical Society !

As part of their fundraising, ACTS are hosting a Quiz Night on 10th October, 7–11pm at The Dormans, and we’d love for you to join us!

🧠 Teams of up to 6
🎟️ £5 per person
📅 Saturday 10th October
📍 The Dormans
⏰ 7–11pm

Come along, test your knowledge, have some fun and support local charities at the same time! 🙌

Get your team together and join us for a fantastic evening! 🎉

A huge thank you to ACTS for choosing us as one of the charities they’re supporting. 💙

01/10/2026

Today marks the start of Domestic Abuse Awareness Month

We are urging you to GO PURPLE to show your support for those affected by domestic abuse.

We’re also taking part in The Big Give Women & Girls Match Fund, meaning every donation during our campaign will be doubled! 🙌

Just 5 days to go! will you be joining us?

📅 Link will go live 6 October, 12 noon – 13 October, 12 noon
https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000GNhRGYA1

You don't have to go purple, there are other ways you can support.
🧁 Hold a bake sale
🎟️ Run a raffle or tombola
🧑‍🎤 Wear a wacky wig
🧠 Organise a team quiz
✨ Or come up with your own idea!

Whether you’re raising funds, starting conversations or simply showing your support, you can help us raise awareness of domestic abuse and keep our vital service running.

📸 Taking part? Let us know at [email protected] and share your photos with us, we’d love to give you a shout-out!

25/09/2026

🏆 A fantastic achievement for My Sisters Place and our IRIS programme

We are incredibly proud to announce that My Sisters Place has achieved Gold Standard Accreditation for the delivery of the IRIS programme (Identification and Referral to Improve Safety).

This national recognition reflects the quality and commitment of the work taking place in Middlesbrough to strengthen the response to domestic abuse within primary care.

We'd particularly like to recognise Leanne Smith, our Advocate Educator and Dr Jen Standen, our Clinical Lead for the programme.

Their expertise, passion, dedication and commitment have been central to delivering the programme and building strong relationships with GP practices and healthcare professionals across Middlesbrough. We are incredibly grateful for everything they have contributed to the programme and are extremely proud of you and everything you have achieved. 👏💜

Since 2021, our IRIS programme has worked in partnership with Middlesbrough Council and local GP practices, supporting health professionals to identify domestic abuse, respond appropriately and safely, and make timely referrals to specialist support.

The programme has contributed to more than 500 referrals to specialist domestic abuse services, helping people who may otherwise have remained hidden, to access support, and has been recognised as being crucial in particular to supporting older people experiencing domestic abuse.

Middlesbrough is also one of only 40 IRIS sites across the UK and the only site in the North East to have achieved Gold Standard accreditation.

This achievement demonstrates what can be achieved through strong partnership working between specialist domestic abuse services, primary care and local government.

We would like to thank you to Middlesbrough Council, GP practices, healthcare professionals and all our partners who continue to support and strengthen this vital work.

Congratulations to Leanne, Jen and everyone involved in making IRIS a success in Middlesbrough. 💜

24/09/2026

GO PURPLE for Domestic Abuse awareness and double your donation!

October is Domestic Abuse Awareness Month, and we’re asking you to Go Purple to show your support for those affected by domestic abuse.

We’re also taking part in The Big Give Women & Girls Match Fund, meaning every donation during our campaign will be doubled! 🙌

📅 Link will go live 6 October, 12 noon – 13 October, 12 noon

https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000GNhRGYA1

You don't have to go purple, there are other ways you can support.
🧁 Hold a bake sale
🎟️ Run a raffle or tombola
🧑‍🎤 Wear a wacky wig
🧠 Organise a team quiz
✨ Or come up with your own idea!

Whether you’re raising funds, starting conversations or simply showing your support, you can help us raise awareness of domestic abuse and keep our vital service running.

📸 Taking part? Let us know at [email protected] and share your photos with us, we’d love to give you a shout-out!



Middlesbrough Erimus Rotary The Cleveland Middlesbrough Middlesbrough Freemasons Acklam Medical Centre ACTS - Acklam Community Theatrical Society Little Wonders Coulby Newham LTD Teesside Connected. River Tees Hospital School Assist Womens Network Women’s Street Watch Middlesbrough Women's Ambassador - Middlesbrough Holiday Inn Express Middlesbrough - Centre Square

22/09/2026

Recently our staff have attended two important events focused on improving outcomes for women and girls affected by violence, abuse and poverty.

Our CEO attended the IOPC’s Spotlight on Violence Against Women and Girls Insight Event for the North East, alongside policing leads, statutory agencies, Police and Crime Commissioners and specialist VAWG organisations. It was a valuable opportunity to share our experience, listen to others and discuss how we can strengthen responses to violence against women and girls.

Meanwhile, other members of our team attended the Fairer Futures event, exploring how we can tackle the poverty and financial hardship that so often follows abuse, and how we can work together to create better systems and support for women.

Both events reinforced something we know well: lasting change happens when we listen to women’s experiences, challenge barriers and work together.

We’re proud to be part of these conversations and to continue working towards a future where women and girls can live safely, independently and free from violence and poverty.

Thank you to the IOPC and Cleveland Women’s Network for bringing partners together and creating opportunities for meaningful change. 💜

15/09/2026

💜A HUGE thank you to our amazing Great North Run runners! 💜

What a fantastic day on Sunday! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

We want to say a massive thank you to every single one of our incredible runners who took on the Great North Run and raised vital funds to help us continue providing domestic abuse services to those in need. Your determination, dedication and fundraising will make a real difference to the people and families who rely on our support.

And, of course, a huge thank you to everyone who sponsored and supported our runners. Every donation, share, word of encouragement and cheer helped get them across that finish line🙌

We also want to say a very special thank you to Cygnet Law for sponsoring our places. Your support allowed us to take part and this simply would not have been possible without you! 💙

🏃 Thinking about taking on the Great North Run next year?

The ballot for next year's Great North Run is now open, and we'd love for runners to consider taking on the challenge for My Sisters Place.

If you're interested in running for us next year and would like a charity place, please get in touch. We're already building our expression of interest list, and we'd love to hear from you!

📩 Get in touch to register your interest and join our team for the Great North Run 2027. [email protected]

Thank you to everyone who made this year's Great North Run so special.💙🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

26/08/2026