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Inclusion and Diversity
Domestic abuse impacts all communities. Being visible, trusted and accessible to everyone who needs our help is a real challenge...
My Working Day: CEO
Where I can, I like to use public transport. In the morning I treat myself to a coffee (during lockdown...
My Working Day: Complex Needs Worker
I am a Complex Needs Worker, who delivers support as part of the Women’s Lives Leeds Service. This project has...
My Working Day: Community Domestic Violence Practitioner
A typical day for me starts with some exercise, whether that’s some time on the treadmill, Pilates or some extended...
My Working Day: Domestic Abuse Support Worker
I am a specialist support worker for Behind Closed Doors and I provide emotional support for people who are or...
My Working Day: Training and Development Officer
I have ME and limited mobility so I work from home to avoid the stress of travelling and so I...
Sam hosted a fundraising supper
Sam hosted a fundraising supper and raised over £90. “I love to entertain and cook, so it was easy for...
Lesley hosted a clothes swap party
Lesley hosted a clothes swap party at her home, invited her friends and raised over £70. “It was so simple,...
Rob ran half a marathon
Rob put on his running shoes to run a half marathon and raised over £3000. “I’m not a seasoned runner,...
John Summits Mount Kilimanjaro
On 23 June, John Dennis packed his kit and set off on his journey to climb to Uhuru Peak, at...
Meet our Community Engagement and Supporter Care Manager
My name is Rachel, I am the new Community Engagement and Supporter Care Manager at Behind Closed Doors. I joined...
Leeds domestic abuse charity launches new awareness campaign as it braces for ‘busy’ January
A Leeds charity has launched a pioneering campaign to raise awareness of the signs of domestic abuse as its staff...
