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Bridgend Soroptimists donate to Bawso

News | 1 May, 2024

10th of April 2024 Soroptimist International Bridgend and District have donated a cheque of £1550 to Bawso towards meeting the immediate needs of Service users supported by Bawso. Service users will use the money to buy baby food which has skyrocketed and meet other needs including baby clothes and additional...

Bawso at Llanberis Slate Museum

News | 30 April, 2024

In the heart of Llanberis, lies the Slate Museum—a testament to the region's rich industrial heritage. As the women stepped through the museum's weathered doors, they were so excited to see the cottages and they immediately started asking questions about the rich heritage and taking pictures to remember this rare...

A trip to Welsh museums

News | 8 April, 2024

Funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the Bawso BME Oral Stories project, under the guidance of Dr. Sophia Kier-Byfield from the University of South Wales, embarked on a mission to co-produce narratives of ‘finding home’ with survivors supported by Bawso. This initiative is pivotal in capturing and preserving the...

Join Us in Supporting Two Inspiring Runners Fundraising for Bawso!

News | 27 March, 2024

We are thrilled to share with you the initiative of these two young ladies who have been training diligently to run the Kew Half Marathon in London on Sunday 31st of March, organised by Richmond RUN-FEST. They have started a fundraising campaign for Bawso, and they have already raised £1,665....

Cardiff Half Marathon 2024

Events | 22 March, 2024

Team Bawso #Miles4change Join Team Bawso for the Cardiff Half Marathon on Sunday 6th of October, 2024! As an annual tradition, we are lacing up our running shoes to make a difference. We have limited spots available — only 30, on a first-come, first-served basis — so act fast to...

Bawso – Sebei Project

News | 12 March, 2024

We are delighted to announce a new project which is a partnership between Wales and Uganda. We have received funding from the Welsh government administered by Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA) under the Wales for Africa program, to work with Sebei Community Empowerment Project in Uganda to tackle the...

Short relief for victims of domestic abuse is not enough.

News | 23 February, 2024

We welcome the announcement made by the Home Office on 16th February 2024 on the new changes that affect victims of domestic abuse in the UK. The Migrant Victim of Domestic Abuse concession (MVDAC) formerly known as Destitute Domestic Violence Concession (DDVC) has seen changes that provide temporary relief for...

The Fourth Annual Preventing Violence Against Women and Girls 2024

News | 14 February, 2024

On the 6th of February 2024, the Institute of Government & Public Policy's Fourth Annual Preventing Violence Against Women and Girls hosted an online conference designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the issue of violence against women and girls, discussing various aspects, from prevention and law enforcement to harmful...

Light A Candle Event 2023

News | 15 November, 2023

Join us for the Light A Candle Event as we stand united against violence towards women. Every year on the 25th of November, the world comes together to celebrate the 'Elimination of Violence against Women.' This year, Bawso is proud to host this significant event on Friday, 24th November. Let's...

Launch of Bawso Forced Marriage Research Report

News | 25 October, 2023

Bawso launched its report on forced marriage and honour-based violence on the 19th of October 2023. The event was well attended at the university of South Wales, Cardiff campus. The report was launched by Jane Hutt, minister for Social Justice and chief whip, Welsh Government. There were insightful presentations from Johanna...

Welcoming Tina Fahm to Our Cardiff Office

News | 13 September, 2023

Yesterday marked a significant and exciting moment for all of us at Bawso as we extended a warm and enthusiastic welcome to our new CEO, Tina Fahm, at our Cardiff office. It was a day filled with excitement, unity, and the promise of a bright future ahead. We gathered in...

A Warm Welcome to Our New CEO, Tina Fahm

News | 11 September, 2023

We are thrilled to share an exciting update with you all. As part of our ongoing commitment to providing the best support and leadership to our community, we are delighted to announce that Tina Fahm has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of Bawso. Tina brings with her a...

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