Under-threat Cheshire domestic abuse charity secures funding for another year
Cheshire East Council has agreed a 12-month extension
A domestic abuse charity in Cheshire, that was facing closure, has announced its contract has been extended by the local authority for another 12 months.
Earlier this year, MyCWA (known as Cheshire Without Abuse), warned that vulnerable women’s lives could be put at risk as funding cuts had forced its closure.
But now, Cheshire East Council has agreed a 12-month extension to its refuge provision contract with MyCWA to ensure continued support for victims of domestic abuse.
It means that the domestic abuse charity can now continue to provide 16 units of accommodation in Cheshire East.
Councillor Laura Crane, chair of Cheshire East Council’s children and families committee, said: “Supporting victims of domestic abuse in Cheshire East is and remains a priority.
"Our Domestic Abuse Family Safety Unit works tirelessly to ensure victims know support is always available.
"The council not only offers a comprehensive suite of services but also works hard to maintains robust relationships with local organisations.
“To ensure continuity of support for victims of domestic abuse, we are extending our contract with MyCWA, ensuring adequate refuge provision for the coming year.
"During this period, we will continue to redesign our domestic abuse services to guarantee integrated support for children, young people, victims, and perpetrators of domestic abuse.
“As someone who has personally used these services, I am committed to actively promoting access to our support services and highlighting the essential and impactful work our domestic abuse team does."