Findaway

19/10/2026

Wow! What a day our conference was last Friday! We still haven't quite caught our breath yet, but the team has enjoyed a restful weekend off!

Thank you to everyone who made our event on Friday so special - to all of our incredible speakers, many of who honoured us by sharing their personal experiences and memories of their loved ones, to all of our team members and supporters who helped out including brilliant chairing, wellbeing support and general running around, to our 'Time for Tea' artist and facilitator, to all the venue staff, and to all of our fantastic attendees whose input and discussion was such an important part of the day.

We have been delighted to hear so many thoughtful reflections from attendees and hope this reflects a genuine desire to create change in the way services work with family members, friends and communities to tackle abuse and support survivors - seeing them as valued partners, as well as hidden victims in need of support in their own right.

It is a privilege to be able to host an event like this, here in the North East, and create space for people to hear the voices of family members who have lost loved ones as a result of domestic abuse, but as Nour Norris said - 'No family should have to lose someone they love just to be heard'.

We want to ensure all families are heard when it really matters. We want to see a 'whole community' response that actually includes the community. And we want support for all victims. If you do too, let's keep the conversations going.

15/10/2026

Joining our conference speaker line-up is Susan Dungworth - Northumbria Police & Crime Commissioner. Elected in May 2024, Susan brings decades of experience in youth justice, local government and policy development. Her priorities include tackling anti-social behaviour, reducing violence and strengthening neighbourhood policing, with a commitment to safer streets and stronger communities.

If you'd like to join our conference - please join the waiting list and if you have a ticket but can no longer make it please let us know asap so we can pass your ticket on to someone else!

To see the full line-up of speakers go to: www.tickettailor.com/events/wwin/2344230

14/10/2026

We’re honoured to announce Nour Norris OBE as our keynote speaker for our upcoming conference. Nour is a nationally recognised campaigner and consultant whose work has helped drive systemic change in the UK’s response to domestic abuse, including the development of Raneem’s Law. Following the murders of her sister, Khawla Saleem, and niece, Raneem Oudeh, Nour has dedicated herself to campaigning for improved police responses, greater accountability and better support for victims. Alongside her campaigning, Nour is a trauma-informed psychotherapist, bringing both lived experience and professional expertise to improving outcomes for those affected by domestic abuse.

If you'd like to join our conference - please join the waiting list and if you have a ticket but can no longer make it please let us know asap so we can pass your ticket on to someone else!

To see the full line-up of speakers go to: www.tickettailor.com/events/wwin/2344230

13/10/2026

We’re honoured to welcome Clive as one of our speakers. A co-founder and trustee of Alice Ruggles Trust, Clive has spent the past decade campaigning for better outcomes for stalking victims following the murder of his daughter Alice by her stalker who was her ex-partner. Alongside his wife Sue, he has helped develop prevention programmes for young people, professional training and the UK’s only annual Stalking Conference.

If you'd like to join our conference - please join the waiting list and if you have a ticket but can no longer make it please let us know asap so we can pass your ticket on to someone else!

To see the full line-up of speakers go to: www.tickettailor.com/events/wwin/2344230

12/10/2026

12/10/2026

Today marks 10 years since the tragic murder of Alice Ruggles, who was killed by her ex-partner following a relentless campaign of stalking.

💜 We remember Alice, stand with her family and friends, and stand with everyone experiencing stalking and harassment.

Ten years on, we must continue to raise awareness, recognise the warning signs, and ensure victims are listened to, believed and protected.

If you are experiencing stalking, you are not alone. Stalking can take many forms, including repeated unwanted messages or calls, being followed, someone turning up uninvited, monitoring your social media, tracking your location, sending unwanted gifts, or contacting your friends and family to keep tabs on you. Help and support are available, and you deserve to feel safe.

📞 National Stalking Helpline: 0808 802 0300
💻 Suzy Lamplugh Trust
💻 Paladin Stalking Advocacy Service

Please share this post. You never know who might need to hear that help is available and that people stand with them. 💜

Remember Alice. Take stalking seriously. It can save lives.

12/10/2026

We’re looking forward to welcoming Sarah-Louise to our panel. As Managing Director of Alice Ruggles Trust, she leads its stalking prevention work and brings 21 years’ experience in the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) sector. A recognised expert in stalking, Sarah-Louise has worked across frontline support, national services and VAWG strategy, and regularly delivers training on stalking, domestic abuse, family law and safeguarding.

If you'd like to join our conference - please join the waiting list and if you have a ticket but can no longer make it please let us know asap so we can pass your ticket on to someone else!

To see the full line-up of speakers go to: www.tickettailor.com/events/wwin/2344230

12/10/2026

Joining our conference panel is Kate Gorman, Artistic Director of Changing Relations. Kate leads creative projects that challenge gender barriers and promote healthy relationships, including A is for Amy and Sometimes it Hurts. Through creative activities and stimuli, these projects explore children and young people’s experiences of domestic abuse, raising awareness and encouraging important conversations.

If you'd like to join our conference - please join the waiting list and if you have a ticket but can no longer make it please let us know asap so we can pass your ticket on to someone else!

To see the full line-up of speakers go to: www.tickettailor.com/events/wwin/2344230

10/10/2026

Also joining our conference panelist line-up is Lucy Walton, a business owner and nail technician at Skullen Studios in Newcastle upon Tyne. After hearing worrying disclosures from clients, Lucy undertook Domestic Abuse Awareness training to ensure she was equipped to respond appropriately. This inspired her to launch Care in the Chair with Northumbria Police, an online training course helping beauty professionals recognise the signs of domestic abuse and signpost clients to appropriate support.

If you'd like to join our conference - please join the waiting list and if you have a ticket but can no longer make it please let us know asap so we can pass your ticket on to someone else!

To see the full line-up of speakers go to: www.tickettailor.com/events/wwin/2344230

09/10/2026

We’re pleased to announce that Frank will be joining us as a panelist. As CEO of AAFDA - Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse, Frank advocates for families following fatal domestic abuse and provides specialist peer support. He played a key role in ensuring Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews (DARDRs) became law and, during 14 years as a Home Office-appointed reader, assessed c. 1,200 reviews. Frank set up AAFDA in 2008 following the murders of his sister Julia and nephew William in 2003.

If you'd like to join our conference - please join the waiting list and if you have a ticket but can no longer make it please let us know asap so we can pass your ticket on to someone else!

To see the full line-up of speakers go to: www.tickettailor.com/events/wwin/2344230