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history of the project

• Newcastle Women's Aid was established in 1975
  
  
• The service is run by women, for women at risk from domestic abuse
  
  
• The Local Authority provided a small building and this was the City's first Refuge
  
  
• In 1979 the Local Authority provided a larger building with a playroom, offices and a garden, to accommodate six families
  
  
• In 1992 we expanded the service provision to include Outreach and aftercare support to women in the community
  
  
• In 1996 we further increased our capacity to provide Outreach services
  
  
• In 1997 we extended the Refuge with the help of the Local Authority
  
  
• In 2001 we expanded the staff team to meet the need for children's work and administrative support
  
  
• In addition to direct services, Newcastle Women’s Aid is involved in:
  
  
  • Multi-agency and partnership work
    
    
  • Newcastle Domestic Violence Forum
    
    
  • Strategic work on issues such as crime and disorder and homelessness

Women, agencies, and services can access Newcastle Women’s Aid by ringing 0191 265 2148