Last year we received £14,840 from the Severn Trent Community Fund giving office spaces a much-needed makeover.
'It's made a huge difference to staff morale. I'm proud to invite Young People to the office - they've commented on the positive energy when visiting us.

#STCommunityFund

Fun run alert 👇Living Without Abuse

We need novice and experienced dancers to complete our line up for LWA's 2024 Strictly. The Glitterball Finale is Sat Nov 16, with practice from September.

If you fancy yourself as Anton Du Beke or Oti Mabuse then now is your chance!

Contact [email protected] to find out more

Thank you Katie at Williams Creatives who given staff and clients tickets for Miscast Encore this week.

'It's important to make theatre accessible to those who wouldn't normally go, and to thank keyworkers who support our community'

Buy your tickets here: williamscreatives.co.uk/2023/11/14/mis…

When Victoria had her gorgeous twins 12 weeks ago friends and family gave a large supply of newborn nappies.

The twins quickly outgrew them and she has kindly donated the surplus to us.

Thank you Victoria and your lovely family.

To donate to LWA contact [email protected]

Yesterday the Tempo Events Leics Big 10k took place. Well done to all the runners!

Thanks to our volunteer marshals, and a special shout out to the Leicestershire Police Cadets who did a fantastic job managing water points, bag drop-off, marshaling and handing out medals🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏅

We’ve The Silent Treatment directed by ⁦Steven Lancefield⁩ and Twin Leaps directed by ⁦WA Kelly⁩ and featuring ⁦Lauren Cornelius⁩ ⁦Rita jagpal⁩ screening at the amazing Curzon cinema in Colchester next month. Great way to end the weekend.

Plans are well underway for our Loughborough Colour Run 23 June.

Confirmed are Annie's Bakes & Cakes, Really Awesome Coffee, Bouncy Days and Leila to warm us up for the big event.

Chip shop van, massages, merch, facepainting and more to follow.

register.enthuse.com/.../Loughborou…

It's Leicester's Big 10k on Sunday!

Good luck to all the runners and our volunteer marshals. Thank you to Tempo Events for once again choosing LWA as a charity partner.

Shout out to Rebecca Smith who is running on behalf of LWA. Her total now raised is an amazing £590!!!

Join us on Thurs 2 May in Melton Mowbray where LWA has a stall at the Access All Areas Open Day. Find out more about training and volunteering opportunities with us.

You can also find out more about our work and how you can get involved by visiting lwa.org.uk

Yesterday we supported a high risk client into safe refuge and provided a week's groceries as she currently has no funds.

This is possible thanks to YOUR donations. To help others in need in our local community please donate here: lwa.enthuse.com/cp/4ffab/fundr…

Massive congratulations to Steven Lancefield and the winning team Rita jagpal Roma Malik-Braithwaite Matt Holt | Filmmaker Maria Smith David Wilson Clarke

Please nominate us for a chance to receive £1000 during monthly draws this year from Movement for Good. This link takes you to a pre-filled nomination form!

movementforgood.com/index.php?cn=1…

Not long until Leicester's Big 10k in Abbey Park, Sun 14 April.

Shout out to those who have volunteered to marshal - an amazing 31 - and to Rebecca Smith who is running on behalf of LWA and has raised a fantastic £509!!! - you can sponsor Rebecca here: lwa.enthuse.com/pf/rebecca-smi…

You can now vote in Loughborough, Shepshed and Sileby Tesco stores from April to end of June as part of Tesco Stronger Starts which gives community projects up to £1500 - you decide how much funding we get, so please vote for us next time you shop at Tesco.
#tescostrongerstarts

Our March newsletter is out now! From Easter eggs to campaigns and donations, read all about us here:

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Last year's top fundraiser, Alex, is already in training for the 2024 LWA Loughborough Colour Run. Join Alex on Sun 23 June for inflatable fun with a little paint thrown in for good measure.

Register here: register.enthuse.com/.../Loughborou…

DON'T MISS OUR LWA QUIZ NIGHT!

Join us at The Exchange Bar, Leicester, on Fri 17 May to test your knowledge and be crowned the LWA Quiz Champion of 2024!

Teams of 1 - 6 people. Tickets £10pp inc food.

REGISTER TODAY: register.enthuse.com/ps/event/LWACh…

Great feedback here from a young person supported by Living Without Abuse #leicester