In the Press

Leeds Women's Aid or women's issues in the press ...

Campaigning for change
To hell and back - TRAUMATISED children who have seen their mums subjected to horrific attacks or have themselves been abused are enduring waits of up to SIX months for counselling in Leeds. More ...

Some of the work we do with children
Cash for victims of domestic violence - CHILDREN living in homes suffering domestic violence, are to benefit from cash help. More ...

Leeds shopping week picks Leeds Women's Aid as charity of the year for the second time
Return of spending with happy ending - SHOPAHOLICS can start counting down the days to a glorious week when they can spend, spend, spend, and know their favourite pastime is helping a worthy cause. More ...

A modern refuge
Heartbreak behind city haven of hope - THERE'S no sign outside, but behind the doors of the pretty Victorian building on a busy Leeds street lie some of the city's most heart-breaking stories. More ...

Support from a councillor
Tragedy led Tina to fight violence - A COUNCILLOR, moved by a domestic killing in her own ward, has donated thousands of pounds to the fight against violence in the home.. More ...

One woman's story
When I left him I was a shipwreck. Now I'm a cruise liner - JESSICA calls July the Fourth Independence Day. More ...

Leeds Women's Aid previous campaigns
Retail therapy: Shops help abused women - SHOPPING is often seen as a self-indulgent, frivolous activity - but for one week in May retail therapy will have a serious side. More ...

Help from the Cuban Music Ensemble
Cuban carnival helps refuge charity celebrate - CUBAN music and a carnival atmosphere are on the cards for a charity's first fundraising ball. More ...

Exciting developments in our anniversary week
Why star Corinne Bailey Rae is coming home. More ...