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.”
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!
LWA Strictly raises £4500!
We are delighted to announce that an amazing £4500 was raised from our recent Strictly Come Dancing Glitterball fundraiser. Since September 4 local novice dancers have been coached by 4 experienced dancers to Cha Cha, Tango and Jive and then perform to a packed audience at the Glitterball Finale which took place 2 weeks ago.
Through a combination of sponsorship, ticket sales and bar/raffle sales a grand total of £4500 was raised which will go to support local vulnerable people impacted by domestic abuse and/or sexual violence.
Special thanks go to:
- Regular Strictly sponsor, the Rotary Club of Loughborough
- The judges, DJ, comperes, dancers and volunteers who make the event possible
- Raffle prize donors
- Samworth Brothers
- Tesco Loughborough
- Morrisons Loughborough
- Freed of London
- Petsworld Coalville
- MFA Gift Bouquets
- All supporters who came and made such a memorable night
Special shout out to Sharnie Brace of Brenai Photography who captured the magic motions – the photo gallery can be viewed here: https://brenaiphotography.pixieset.com/lwastrictlyevent/
Emily Corrigan, Head of Fundraising and Strictly organiser: ‘Each year we say this event can’t get better and each year it does! The standard of the dancing was amazing – we are in awe of our amazing novices, and to raise £4500 is fantastic. We are on the lookout for both novice and experienced dancers for 2025 – so if anyone fancies taking up the challenge please contact me at emily@lwa.org.uk, you won’t regret it.’
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
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
ALWAYS REMEMBER: IT’S NOT YOUR FAULT AND YOU ARE NOT ALONE