Cambridgeshire charities supporting domestic abuse victims receives share of £279k funding

Acting police and crime commissioner awards cash boost to 12 organisations
By Clare Turner
Published 24th Jun 2020, 15:12 BST
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Cambridgeshire charities supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse or sexual violence have today (June 24) received a funding boost from Acting Police and Crime Commissioner Ray Bisby.

The money - £279,108 - is being awarded to 12 organisations and will be used partially to fund technology to improve access to services, as well as providing practical resources to help people moving out of refuge into their own homes.

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In Cambridgeshire, the following charities will be getting help:

12 Cambridgeshire charities supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse have received the cash12 Cambridgeshire charities supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse have received the cash
12 Cambridgeshire charities supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse have received the cash

*Cambridge & Peterborough Rape Crisis Partnership

*The Meadows Children and Family Wing

*Choices

*One Voice 4 Travellers

*NSPCC

*Refuge

*Peterborough Women's Aid

*Family Action

*The Hampton Trust (Hampshire and The Isle of Wight)

*Embrace Child Victims of Crime

*Cambridge Women's Aid

*Cambridgeshire Deaf Association

Acting police and crime commissioner, Ray Bisby said: “For people experiencing domestic and sexual abuse, staying at home during prolonged periods such as lockdown can present serious challenges.

"However I have been nothing short of impressed by the innovative ways many of our local services have adapted to ensure vulnerable people can access the emotional and practical support they need. Entire teams are now operating from their respective homes and still keeping helplines open."

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Ruth Godden, deputy chief executive, Cambridgeshire Deaf Association said: “The Covid-19 pandemic has left some deaf people isolated and at higher risk of domestic violence and abuse.

"We have used video calls regularly to support deaf women who use British Sign Language to communicate to support with their concerns in this difficult time. We have adapted the Freedom Programme so we can deliver this safely in a weekly group video call. This has enabled these women to continue to access services with our support, understand the behaviours presented in their home and feel listened to.

“One woman said ‘the video call is the only thing I have to look forward to’.”