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Living Without Abuse charity provide help and support for ANYONE suffering from domestic abuse or sexual violence in Leicester, Leicestershire or Rutland.

 

“I can’t tell you what a difference you have made in my life, you’ve allowed me to re-find myself and become strong again.”

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Living Without Abuse (LWA) believes that all people have the right to live safely and without fear of violence and abuse. On this site we offer information and advice to anyone experiencing domestic abuse and/or sexual violence.  We can also provide support services to anyone living in Leicester, Leicestershire or Rutland.  We are committed to raising awareness of domestic abuse and sexual violence, working towards its prevention and eradication, and assisting those affected by this crime to determine their own lives.

 

LOOKING FOR SUPPORT IN LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE OR RUTLAND –

Information about our services are HERE

Information about our group programmes are HERE

Links to other services locally are HERE

 

JOB OPPORTUNITIES – WE CURRENTLY HAVE NO VACANCIES.

Current job opportunities can be found here.

 

NEWS!

TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR THE MAYOR OF CHARNWOOD’S

CHARITY FUNDRAISER

 

Join the Mayor of Charnwood Councillor Dr Julie Bradshaw MBE on Friday 21st March for a night of fine food and entertainment to celebrate her year as Mayor and to raise funds for her chosen charities – LWA and The Dogs Trust.  Tickets priced only £37.50 can be bought here:  https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/MayorofCharnwoodCharityDinner

LWA Burns Night Supper 25 January 2025

BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW

Neeps, Tatties, Bagpipe and a Wee Dram!

Tickets are selling fast for the our Burns Night Fundraiser on Saturday 25th January 2025 at Woodhouse Eaves Village Hall near Loughborough.  Join LWA for a sumptuous supper with live bagpiping plus neeps, tatties and haggis galore. A fun evening of Scottish tradition, including a wee dram thrown in for good measure.  At £37.50 per head this is something not to be missed.

Along with the traditional Ode Tae A Haggis, a rendition of Tam O’Shanter and the traditional Toasts Tae the Bard of Ayr and to the Lassies, guests should come along if for no other reason than to hear piper Bill who has been piping in military tattoos and prestigious events across Europe for over 45 years.

Tickets can be purchased by visiting: https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/LWABurnsNightSupper2025

You can follow us on social media:
Facebook: Living Without Abuse
Twitter: @lwacharity
Instagram: @lwacharity

 

This website gives friendly advice for anyone:

  • Trying to escape domestic and/or sexual abuse
  • Needing to know more about our services here in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
  • Wishing to learn more about domestic and sexual abuse issues

 

 

 

 

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ALWAYS REMEMBER: IT’S NOT YOUR FAULT AND YOU ARE NOT ALONE