Our dearest friends and family,
In lieu of wedding gifts, we have made the decision to ask for donations to two charities very close to our hearts, including Blackburn & Darwen District Without Abuse which runs The WISH Centre.
This organisation provides invaluable support to women and men who have suffered or are at risk of suffering domestic abuse in the Blackburn area, as well as many other services. The WISH Centre is a first point of contact for those who are experiencing domestic abuse and provides specialist support, accommodation, free legal advice and more. Your donation will go directly towards this work.
Your gift to us is appreciated,
Kate & James
Much of our work and the help we provide is unfunded, yet absolutely essential to give victims, children and perpetrators the best chance to go on an live happy, fulfilled, safe lives.
£5 will buy a personal attack alarm
£10 will buy a window/door alarm
£15 will be a safe mobile phone and SIM card
£60 will buy a welcome pack for a family coming into refuge with nothing. This includes fresh food, toiletries, pyjamas and toys for the children.
£10 will buy a school holiday activity for a child in refuge
£100 will buy an essentials pack for a family coming into refuge. This includes bedding, plates, cups, pans, plates & cutlery which the family take with them when they leave to go to their new home.
£30 will buy an hours therapuetic art activity with a child in refuge or in the community
£150 will buy a voucher for used furniture or white goods for a family moving into a safe property
£5000 will fund a post to provide therapuetic interventions for children in refuge and in the community
If you would like any more information on our services or ways you can support us, please contact fundraising@thewishcentre.org.