Broxtowe Women’s Project was set up in January 2001 to provide an information and support service for women living in Broxtowe who are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse.

The Project was developed by Broxtowe Women’s Issues Network, a group of women and men from various agencies focusing on women’s issues in the Broxtowe Borough, particularly domestic abuse. They identified a gap in resources and created Broxtowe Women’s Project to provide much needed support to families and children experiencing domestic abuse.

The Project became a full member of Women’s Aid Federation of England in 2005 and is a women only organisation. On February 1st 2009, the Project became a company limited by guarantee.

Vision
Their vision is that women and their families who are affected by domestic abuse in Broxtowe are empowered to feel safe, to take control of their lives and to lead safer lives.

Goals
Women receive an excellent bespoke service from Broxtowe Women’s Project
They believe that all women and their families who are affected by domestic abuse should receive high quality care and support. They take a holistic approach to deliver excellent services that are tailored to the needs of the individual. The service users remain at the heart of all the service development.

Women have access to other supportive services
They believe that women experiencing domestic abuse should have access to appropriate housing, emergency services and wraparound support. They work to equip agencies with the knowledge and understanding to effectively support women.

Women are empowered
Women are empowered, able to live safely and take control of their lives.

The community is aware of domestic abuse
Everyone in Broxtowe has a greater awareness of domestic abuse and its impact.

Children are safe and happy
The children of women experiencing domestic abuse live safer lives and are happy, confident and successful.