Advance’s Maia service extended
Alongside our partners Chance UK, Woman’s Trust and Working Chance, we help self-identifying young women and girls between the ages of 9 and 25, through one-to-one support, mentoring and group work. The Maia service aims to build their trust, confidence and sense of self, develop their practical skills and equip them to recognise when and […]
London Whole Housing service extended
We’re delighted that our Whole Housing Service has been extended for a further two years across 11 London boroughs. This allows us to continue to deliver our best practice approach to supporting women with their housing, so that they can stay safe wherever they live. Women affected by domestic abuse should not have to flee. […]
Advance statement on the Met VAWG action plan
The Metropolitan Police have published their updated VAWG action plan, setting out their 10 commitments to tackling violence against women. Whilst this updated plan is a positive step forward, the commitments must go much further to improve the current structures and responses of the Met Police to ensure women’s safety from domestic abuse and holds […]
Advance opens its new centre in Essex to support women in contact with the criminal justice system
Advance is the leading charity supporting over 2700 women in contact with the criminal justice system each year, nationally. In addition to Essex, Advance also works in partnership with 12 local and national women’s service providers and statutory services in Hampshire, Thames Valley, Kent, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Greater London. Advance’s Chief Executive, Niki Scordi, said: […]
Advance takes part in open day at Reading Crown Court
They were among a number of stall holders at the event which attracted more than 1000 people throughout the day. Caroline P, Service Manager Thames Valley, said: In a thank you letter to everyone who made the event a success, Judge Campbell wrote: -ENDS- [Divider] For all press enquiries, please contact: E: press@advancecharity.org.uk T: 020 […]
Advance statement on the fatal stabbing of 15-year-old schoolgirl Elianne Andam
Advance CEO, Niki Scordi said: For all press enquiries, please contact: E: press@advancecharity.org.uk T: 020 39533111 About Advance Advance’s vision is a world in which women and children lead safe, equal, violence-free lives so that they can flourish and actively contribute to society. The charity works with women who experience domestic abuse to be safe […]