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 […]
New Berkshire Women’s Centre opens
The Berkshire Women’s Centre is the latest to be opened as part of its network of nine community Women’s Centres across the South and East of England, since the charity began 25 years ago. Advance is the leading charity nationally supporting over 2700 women in contact with the criminal justice system each year. In addition to […]
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 […]
Advance responds to the consent issues raised by Russell Brand allegations
It’s vital that we listen to young women like ‘Alice’ (who says she was in an abusive relationship with Russell Brand when she was a 16-year-old schoolgirl and he was 30) about how they’ve been failed by adults and systems, so that we can ensure they’re equipped to enjoy safe and healthy relationships. We know […]
ASDA superstore teams up with Advance to help women and children in need
The donations will go to Advance’s Hampshire Women’s Centre which provides support to women and their children in the local community and wider area. Advance’s Hampshire Coordinator, Lied, said: Some 50 to 60 Hampshire women use the centre and demand is growing. The combined efforts of ASDA, local shoppers and Advance filled a mega trolley […]