What We Do ..
We offer four core services which aim to support women to achieve their goals, feel empowered and to assist in gaining independence.
“Women with the power to make and influence decisions and make positive change”
WAITS works with other agencies to provide holistic support, ensuring that all of the individual’s needs are met. We also directly support women with the core services that we offer.
If you are in immediate danger, please call 999.
For 24hr help please contact Refuge on 0808 2000 247
Creating a Legacy of Change for 30 Years
Over the 30 years of existence, WAITS goal has been to empower women, to give women a voice. WAITS supports any woman in need, however we have an added specialism in supporting women from Black, Chinese, South Asian and minority backgrounds.
Some of your frequently asked questions answered
We have compiled a page on this website to give useful and quick answers to some of the most common types of enquiries we get. Maybe it can help!
WAITS Is Making A Difference
Domestic Abuse Help
We support women who have previously, or are currently experiencing, domestic abuse.
Refuge Accommodation
We provide emergency accommodation for women, aged 21+ affected by domestic abuse.
Recent News Snapshot
Crunching The Numbers (2024-25)
61
Advocacy
29
Refuge Support
72
Workshops
246 hrs
Counselling
100 hrs
Befriending Support
843 calls
Helpline
Individuals, organisations and agencies are all welcome to contact WAITS
Telephone : 0121 440 1443
Calls from landlines are typically charged up to 16p per minute. Call costs from mobiles vary according to the calling plan you have in place. If you call an 01 / 02 number outside of any inclusive minutes provided, they can cost between 3p and 65p per minute.
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