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Ask for Angela: Supporting Safer Venues Across Nottinghamshire

Broxtowe Women's Project is proud to support Ask for Angela, a nationally recognised scheme that helps people feel safe on a night out. The concept is simple. If someone feels vulnerable, uncomfortable or unsaf... Read more

World Cup, Domestic Abuse and the Statistics We Cannot Ignore

For many people, the World Cup is a time of excitement, family gatherings and national pride. Homes, pubs and communities come together to support their teams, creating memories that last a lifetime. But for far too m... Read more

Domestic abuse and older people

A hidden issue that deserves attention When people think about domestic abuse, they often imagine it affecting younger women or families with young children. However, the reality is that domestic abuse can affect people... Read more

World Cup Fever: Looking After Ourselves and Each Other

With the Men's World Cup now underway, research suggests UK businesses could face increased sickness absence and lateness during the tournament, with estimates of up to 3.6 million sick days being taken and employers pot... Read more

#AgeWithoutLimitsDay 10th June

Celebrating the value of older people in our communities  Every year, Age Without Limits Day encourages us to challenge ageism and celebrate the contributions older people make to our communities. It is a reminder that... Read more

Step Into Strength: How Walking Can Support Healing and Wellbeing

This May, Nottinghamshire is celebrating movement, connection, and community through the Walk Notts Festival 2026. A month filled with walks designed for all abilities, backgrounds, and experiences. But walking is more ... Read more

Kindness matters more than we think – Random acts of kindness week

Each year, Random Acts of Kindness Week, led by the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation, reminds us of something simple but powerful: small actions can create meaningful change. Kindness isn’t about grand gestures. It... Read more

Safer Internet Day 2026: Smart Tech, Safe Choices

Safer Internet Day 2026 focuses on the theme “Smart tech, safe choices – exploring the safe and responsible use of AI.” As technology becomes more embedded in everyday life, this year’s theme encourages us to thi... Read more

Covert Coercive Control

“Covert abusers don’t need to raise their voice; they raise your self-doubt.”  Coercive control can often be so subtle that a survivor may be confused about what is happening to them. The aim of the perpe... Read more

The use of Language in Domestic Abuse

“I spent my whole adult life trying to name what we lived through. There were no words for these acts. Eventually, we found them: coercive control.” – David Challen David Challen was very familiar with the patte... Read more

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