Safespots is continually grateful to be able to provide support to women who are, or have experienced, domestic abuse. The opportunity to aid these incredibly strong individuals on their journeys and witness their growth is heartwarming.

The positive feedback we receive from our women only confirms that we do make a difference and create meaningful change, some of which we have shared below:

• “You are all amazing, wonderful ladies who go above and beyond to help, support, guide, listen and be a caring, kind person to anyone and everyone in need. It’s really appreciated, so thank you.”
• “The world needs more people like you”.
• “I’d like to say a big thank you for all the help and support you’ve given me in my difficult times. I appreciate everything you did.”
• “I just want to say a massive THANK YOU! To you all, you are all wonderful people and I’m so thankful for your support. You do wonderful work.”
• “To all the wonderful staff at Safe Spots! Thank you from the bottom of my heart. “
• “You are all so amazing and supportive, I love you lots…”
• “To all the lovely ladies at SafeSpots, thank you so much for all you have done for me and my children.”

Over the course of the last few months, Safespots has attended and been involved with numerous events in the wider Wythenshawe community. These include:

1. International Women’s Day in Wythenshawe
   
   At the start of March 2025, Safespots staff were grateful to be invited to attend Wythenshawe’s International Women’s Day event. It was truly inspiring to hear from all of the speakers, including witnessing the presentation held by Altrincham Grammar School for Girls which aimed to raise awareness of domestic abuse. Additionally, we were glad to see local government presence at the event to lend their support, including Kate Green, Deputy Mayor of Greater Manchester and Wythenshawe MP, Mike Kane.
   
   Furthermore, Safespots actively participated in the event through facilitating a popular arts and crafts station focused upon female empowerment. We were proud to see our community’s commitment in lifting women up and championing their well-earned successes, and are looking forward to attending next year!
   
   
2. Connector events with Wythenshawe Community Housing Group
   
   Earlier this year, Safespots has taken part in connector events as part of Wythenshawe Community Housing Group’s “Community Chest Programme”: intending to facilitate financial and other support for local organisations.
   
   During this event, the chair of Safespots successfully connected with the Casey Group’s Social Impact Executive and discussed the ways the two organisations could collaborate/elevate each other. Following the event, the Casey group generously funded 100 Freedom programme course booklets, in addition to office supplies, kitchenware, computers and phones.
   
   We truly appreciate the connection we have developed with the Casey Group as a result of this event and want to give a massive thank you to Wythenshawe Community Housing Group for making this relationship a possibility. Moreover, we are incredibly grateful for the Casey Group’s generous support and belief in our organisations capacity to grow.
   
   
3. BW3 events
   
   Safespots has also attended numerous BW3 events in Wythenshawe which focus upon providing networking opportunities with local businesses. These events enable local organisations to connect with different businesses to expand our sense of community in Wythenshawe, in addition to learning what their different work entails. Further, Safespots were able to explore future collaborative possibilities to see how we can grow and work together.
   
   We have enjoyed connecting with familiar faces in new ways and look forward to hope to further develop these relationships at future events!

Safespots are also excited to announce the launch of another new programme, beginning September 2025!

Positive Parenting Programme

After receiving immense positive feedback from our pilot “Positive Parenting Programme”, we are excited to announce its confirmed inclusion into our range of available services. This programme will run for 5-weeks, with the sessions will beginning on Monday the 8^th September from 1:30pm to 2:30pm.

The content of sessions will include delving into the reality of being a parent, including the challenges involved within, the effects of abuse upon children and how to work through resultant trauma as a family as well as reflecting upon communication styles. We emphasise throughout that parenting is not about being perfect, but instead should be focused upon doing the best that you can.

We look forward to introducing this programme in September, and hope you are able to get involved!

Relevant information:

Positive Parenting Programme

Length: 5 weeks
Time: 1:30pm-2:30pm
Start date: Tuesday 2^nd September 2025

Safespots are excited to announce the launch of a new programme, starting in September 2025!

“Understanding Your Trauma” Programme

On Tuesday the 30^th September, Thrive Manchester will be initiating their 8-week programme centred on ‘Understanding Your Trauma and Building Resilience.’ Thrive Manchester is a local organisation offering mental health education, support and tools to help individuals overcome previous adversity. These sessions will run on consecutive Tuesdays from 10am to 12pm.

Through these sessions, we intend to help our women continue their journey of self-reflection and develop positive coping strategies when inevitably faced with triggering situations. Attendance to each session during the length of the programme will be mandatory, in order to create a safe familiar space for those involved, and to ensure individuals reap the full benefits of this opportunity.

We look forward to introducing this programme in September, and hope you are able to get involved!

Relevant information:

“Understanding your Trauma and Building Resilience” Programme

Length: 8 weeks
Time: 10am-12pm
Start date: Tuesday 30^th September 2025
Attendance upon enrolment: Mandatory

Safespots are incredibly grateful to report that national UK law firm, Simpson Millar, has generously donated over £2,000 to help our service thrive. This kind donation will be extremely helpful in ensuring that Safespots can continue to provide quality support to those experiencing, or having previously experienced, domestic abuse and to their affected families.

Through utilising this contribution, we can offer further 1-to-1 emotional support appointments, group sessions such as the Freedom Programme and create a safe environment wherein individuals with similar experiences can connect.

We are proud that our work is being recognised, and would like to give a massive thank you to Simpson Millar for their valued support.

Click this link to see the firm’s press release: Simpson Millar Supports Safespots Charity

Following the success of our last sale event in October 2024, where we raised over £800, Safespots is proud to announce the return of our pop-up shop!

We will be holding the event in our local community hub, the Wythenshawe Civic Centre, on Tuesday the 9^th September. The shop will be offering a range of clothes, shoes and homeware essentials: all priced between 50p and £1. All proceeds will be going towards our services, ensuring that the support we provide continues to operate at the highest quality for our women in need.

The provisional timings for the event are 10am-3pm, with confirmation of this and the exact location within the centre to be released on our webpage closer to the time. Do continue to check as we would love to see you there!

Relevant information:

Date: Tuesday 9^th September 2025
Location: Wythenshawe Civic Centre (exact location to be confirmed)
Provisional timings: 10am-3pm (to be confirmed)