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TDAS is a team of specialist professionals skilled in supporting victims of domestic abuse. MEET THE TDAS TEAM! Samantha - CEO I have worked in the voluntary sector for over thirteen years and as a young person who needed support, I have always been interested in supporting people who may be facing difficult times. My journey started at fifteen years old when I began volunteering at a local nursery and youth club and this continued right through to my days at university where I became a volunteer-learning mentor for teenagers. I have a degree in Psychology and originally wanted to be a College Teacher but I quickly learnt that my love for direct support work would send me in a different direction and I haven’t looked back since. I am extremely passionate about service-user involvement and believe that their voice should be at the centre of all we do. This stemmed from my time as Client Inclusion Champion when I was a Project Worker supporting homeless women facing multiple disadvantage. I joined Team TDAS in 2010 as a Refuge Support Worker and since the day I walked through the door I knew TDAS was where I was destined to be. I feel extremely privileged to lead such an amazing organisation with amazing people providing amazing things to the families of Trafford. I am also a very proud Mummy and Step Mummy to two little girls and to Georgie the puppy. Kirsty - Services Manager I began working for TDAS back in 2011 as the Children and Young People’s Support Worker, as my career with TDAS developed my passion to offer support to adults and children continued to grow. I am truly grateful for being able to manage such an enthusiastic, dedicated team and love being able to support them in delivering our life-changing services. I love what TDAS stands for and how far we have come as an organisation in supporting adults and children effected by domestic abuse. Outside of TDAS I am a proud mum and step mum to two fantastic boys, family and friends mean the world to me. Anita - Services Manager Hi, I’m Anita. I am delighted to have taken up the temporary role as Services Manager with TDAS following my relocation from Europe, where I have lived and worked for the past 5 years. During my career I have been fortunate to work in a wide range of roles within a number of organisations where the focus of the work has ultimately been around enabling individuals to reach their potential to lead happy and fulfilling lives. I am looking forward to working alongside the TDAS team to continue to develop and enhance the direct support offered locally to victims of domestic abuse and their families within Trafford Borough. I believe in a strong team ethos and look forward to working with the current and future members of TDAS as well as partners organisations and clients. Kirsty - Business Development Manager Hi, I’m Kirsty. My role at TDAS is to develop the charity by making more people aware of the great work we do and getting them and their business involved. I previously worked in a senior role in digital advertising before moving into the charity sector. I love that TDAS is a local charity and that all the money we raise benefits people in Trafford. Those who volunteer or get involved in other ways are really impacted when they see the tangible improvements our work brings. Vanessa - Volunteer Coordinator Hi I’m Vanessa. I look after the volunteers who give their time to TDAS. I love working with volunteers and seeing the amazing impact that they have on our service-users’ lives. Volunteers make such a difference to our organisation and we are so grateful to anyone who can give their time to support the valuable work that we do. Before joining TDAS, I trained as a counsellor and supported men, women and young people who had experienced sexual abuse or trafficking. I have done lots of volunteering in my own spare time and I’m passionate about encouraging people to give something back to their local community. I have a soft spot for anything chocolatey and I love good coffee! Jayne - Finance Officer Jade - Services Coordinator Hi, I’m Jade, I am a mother of two beautiful children. I am the office administrator for TDAS and I love being a part of such an amazing charity that helps to support and transform the lives of victims of domestic abuse. I have seen first-hand how domestic abuse can affect people’s lives and from this it has gave me a strong passion to help those in need to access the right to be free and safe and to have the strength to create a brighter future for themselves. Amna - Finance Officer Hi, I’m Amna; one of the Finance Officers and have been working with TDAS for over two years now. My role covers the financial aspects of the charity, ensuring our yearly accounts are kept up to date. As a charity, it’s very important that all our financial statements are transparent, accurate and available for our stakeholders. Working for TDAS is such a wonderful experience. It’s so amazing to see how we make such a huge difference to those in need. Hi, I’m Jayne. I’m part of the Finance team. My role covers all the financial aspects of the organisation and I help ensure that our accounts are accurate and up to date. Up to date financial data and reports is hugely important to the successful running of the charity and our statements need to be timely and accurate so that stakeholders can be certain that the charity’s money is well stewarded. Working for TDAS, as part of a professional, caring and supportive team, is very rewarding. I am passionate about the work TDAS does. I love to see the difference to people’s lives that this organisation makes. TDAS Community Team Sandra - Domestic Abuse Advisor I have worked for TDAS as the Floating Support, Domestic Abuse Advisor for nearly eight years. I support the residents of Trafford who have been affected by domestic abuse and its effects. Every household I have supported has been as varied as is interesting. I have learned that domestic abuse matters to all of us regardless whether we have any experience of it. Tracy - Domestic Abuse Advisor Hi I'm Tracy. I am an outreach domestic abuse advisor. I have worked in the voluntary sector supporting those affected by domestic abuse for over six years. My role at TDAS is to provide face to face support and advice within Trafford community settings. I love the work that TDAS does and the variety of support services they offer. In a world where technology and social media advance and personal interactions are becoming more digitalised, I strongly believe it is vital to all suffering the affects of domestic abuse that they have the opportunity to sit down with a trained advisor and receive face-to-face support and reassurance. IDVAs We have 4 IDVAs supporting the team who come from a wide and diverse professional background. They are here to support anyone who falls within the high risk category following the DA risk assessment process. Lee - Domestic Abuse Advisor Hi my name is Lee. My background is holistic therapies in which I have over 20 years’ experience. I joined TDAS in August 2018 as a Domestic Abuse worker for the Supporting Change Service. Previously I worked for ten years for Victim Support as a Victim Care Officer and then later as Independent Victim Advocate. My role is to provide first contact and short-term support to those that contact our service via phone, email or face to face. I’m passionate about supporting individuals to realise their own resilience, so they become empowered to make positive changes in their lives. Sharan - Domestic Abuse Advisor My name is Sharan, I have three grown-up children and I have worked for TDAS supporting women and children for over twenty years. For ten years my focus was mainly on the support of children and young people specifically. I then retrained and worked in the role of an Information and Advice Worker. For the past six years, I’ve worked as a Domestic Abuse Advisor based at the refuge. I enjoy my role as no two days are the same and it’s fulfilling when you see the positive journey the families make. There’s lots of thinking on your feet and problem solving, but all adds to the sense of satisfaction when the positive outcomes are achieved. TDAS Accommodation Team Donna - Accommodation Team Leader I have been working in domestic abuse sector for five years supporting women and children who are living in refuge. It is a job I thoroughly enjoy and there is no greater satisfaction than knowing you have empowered a woman to take control of her life and move forward. I have recently moved to Manchester from the south and am loving the new challenges that my new role brings. Victoria - Domestic Abuse Advisor I am passionate about raising awareness of domestic abuse. During the past four years, I have worked alongside survivors to empower them to become more confident, resilient and independent. As a Domestic Abuse Advisor in the refuge my role is varied and often challenging but I am privileged to be a part of the positive changes in the lives of the families I support. Mary - Move on Domestic Abuse Advisor Hi, I’m Mary and I am a Move On Domestic Abuse Advisor. My role within TDAS is to support women who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to maintain their tenancies, prevent homelessness and to resettle into the community. I have over thirty years’ experience working with children and their families. My previous role was an Independent Domestic Abuse Advisor, I have supported those affected by domestic abuse to consider the options available to them and to develop safety plans. My role within TDAS is varied and every day I learn something new. I love meeting new people and building relationships with the ladies I am working with. Outside of TDAS I am a Mum to three grown up boys. Although they are no longer little, they still need their Mum which I love! Zile - Move On Domestic Abuse Advisor Hi my name is Zile. I have been working for TDAS for the past three years as the Move On Domestic Abuse Advisor. I am a qualified Social Worker with twenty years experience working in the voluntary sector. I have experience working in the following areas of work: welfare rights, mental health, children of prisoners, carers, prison service and children with challenging and behavioural needs. I have vast knowledge and experience of working with Black and Minority Ethnic Communities, addressing issues around discrimination, stigma, oppression and challenging stereotypes. I am able to communicate in Urdu, Punjabi and English. Amy - Complex Needs Domestic Abuse Advisor Hi, my name is Amy. I’ve worked in the domestic violence sector for just over ten years. I have enjoyed many different roles and currently work in the refuge. It is a privilege to be able to work with the families and so rewarding watching them grow in confidence and move on to live a life without abuse. I moved to Manchester from the Midlands around seven years ago and love it here. I have two little girls that keep me very busy! Emily - Volunteer Coordinator I have worked in voluntary sector for the last nine years. I enjoy helping and supporting people. I began by volunteering for a rehabilitation centre in Bury St Edmunds, which led to paid work as a Recovery Coordinator. I took this knowledge to Asia and worked in therapeutic recovery centre, whilst volunteering at Children’s Organisation of Southeast Asia preventing young girls from being trafficked. Volunteering at COSA changed my life and my understanding of the world. My compassion saw new depths and seeing the effects of neglect and sexual abuse on young girls showed me my next steps in life; I wanted to be of service, primarily to women. Having moved back to Manchester and wanting to support women, I’m very glad to join TDAS in the Volunteer Coordinator role. TDAS Children and Young People Team Amy - Children & Young People Team Leader Hi I’m Amy, I started working for TDAS is 2014 as a Children’s Worker over the summer in refuge. I fell in love with the work that TDAS does to support Children and Young people who have witnessed domestic abuse. I now co-ordinate the Children and Young People service and supervise our amazing Children and Young People’s workers, we have a fantastic service where children are at the heart of what we do. Often children and young people can be the hidden victims of domestic abuse and I’m really passionate about their voice being heard and breaking the cycle. Trafford Team Samantha - Children & Young People Support worker Hello, I am Samantha! Helping children and families is a big passion of mine. I am enthusiastic about making an impact which will have positive outcomes. My approach to my role is very passionate, child-focused and family orientated. My favourite positivity quote is: "Hope is a passion that burns the brightest!" Abby - Children & Young People Support Worker Hi, I’m Abby. I’m a Children and young people support worker here at TDAS, although I’m quite new I was brought here through a love of working with children and young people and a drive to help those affected by domestic violence. Previously, I spent five years as a primary school teacher and am about to gain my counselling diploma! I’m loving working with the team at TDAS and look forward to working with the community around Trafford. Jeanette - Children and Families Support Worker Hi! I’m Jeanette. I have been supporting children, young people and families up and down the country for many years. Life is hard, and every one of us needs extra support at different times in our lives. In my role at TDAS I have the absolute privilege of being in a position to offer some of that extra support- journeying together with families as they find hope, strength and resilience. Megan - CYP Support Worker Hi, my name is Megan! I have worked with children for almost five years, throughout a variety of different roles. My passion, for as long as I can remember, has been to work with children. I have experience working with children of all ages from working in the baby room of a private day nursery, to working for Thomas Cook as a children’s entertainer in Bulgaria! I now work in the TDAS Refuge as a CYP support worker, supporting all the residents through a variety of play, family and learning sessions! My role is to support the children and families to settle into their new home in the refuge, ensure they feel welcome and understand some of the big changes that have happened in their lives. Salford Team Jenny - Service Coordinator for Salford's CYP Service Hi, I'm Jenny, I joined TDAS in 2020 as the Service Coordinator for Salford's CYP Service; I'm a qualified Social Worker with over 6 years experience of working in the voluntary sector. I have managed and worked in specialist refuges for past 3 years, I recognise the detrimental impact that repeated exposure to abuse can have on an individual. I'm dedicated to being a part of the wider effort to break the cycle of abuse; particularly in encouraging brighter futures and more positive outcomes for it's often unseen victims - children and young people. My role at TDAS is to coordinate the set up and delivery of the Salford CYP service, to lead and supervise the CYP team and ensure the provisions of a flexible range of service for children and young people in the community who have experienced abuse. Reah - Young Person's IDVA Hi, I'm Reah. I joined TDAS in 2020; I am a qualified Social Worker and I am currently studying criminology and forensic psychology. I am passionate about working with people and getting the best outcome for them! I have had plenty of experience working in and around the community with people of various backgrounds. I will mainly be working with Young People ages 14 -18 in the Salford area. I feel it is important to care; listen and spread positivity. My favourite quote is; Beyond Fear; Lies Freedom! Tee – Trauma Informed Children’s Worker I believe every child deserves to grow up in a safe and secure environment; witnessing domestic abuse can hinder that possibility. Therefore I am passionate about working alongside children in identifying and addressing their needs. As a Trauma Informed Worker in Salford I am working in schools and the local community, empowering children and young people to thrive in all environments. Paige - Parent and Child Attachment Worker Hi! my name is Paige, I joined TDAS in May 2020, and my background has always been working with children for the past 10 years. I have a real passion for children, enabling them have their voice heard and their needs met. My role at TDAS is a Parent and Attachment Worker, I will be ensuring that families needs will be met and helping develop the happy and positive relationships that are so important for children’s development. Karima - Group Facilitator Hi, my name is Karima and I joined the TDAS team in April 2020. I completed my post-graduate studies in 2013 which focused specifically upon domestic violence with a theoretical and fieldwork emphasis. I have since been working in the voluntary sector and have worked predominantly with vulnerable young people and children in various settings. I have extensive knowledge of working with BME communities (BME women in particular) and I am also a fluent speaker of the Arabic language. My role at TDAS as a Children and Young Peoples Group Facilitator is to provide support to children and young people affected by domestic abuse.

Useful resources, links, downloads, worksheets, contact details. RESOURCES Useful Resources We've collected together some useful resources and links. If you need any of this information in an alternative format please contact us. TDAS Referrals TDAS Leaflets Resources for Professionals Resources for Individuals Worksheets and Self-help Click Here

Volunteer Fundraiser Location: Community locations within Trafford and TDAS office Main Contact: TDAS Volunteer Coordinator Background Trafford Domestic Abuse Services (TDAS) is a registered charity offering support to individuals and families living or working in the Trafford area who are suffering or who have suffered domestic abuse. We provide both intervention and prevention services and work in partnership with other voluntary organisations to support families across Greater Manchester. Purpose of the role To support and contribute to all aspects of fundraising on behalf of TDAS. You can also fundraise by yourself or you could create an event with friends or colleagues to raise money for TDAS within your own time. Please get in touch to find out more. Main duties To develop and implement successful initiatives for maximising income from fundraising. To identify potential funding opportunities. To send out relevant marketing material to donors. To be responsible for creating and maintaining key relationships with supporters. To attend networking meetings where applicable. To assist in planning fundraising events and attending fundraising events where possible. Posting on social media such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Experience/ Knowledge/ Qualifications Experience of fundraising within a charity would be beneficial A general understanding of domestic abuse, its effects on the victims, their families and the wider community Clear understanding of confidentiality and an awareness of GDPR Positive commitment to Equality and Diversity Approachable, reliable, trustworthy Good IT skills Ability to use social media platforms Site This volunteering role will be based at: TDAS, Gorse Hill Studios, Cavendish Road, Stretford, Manchester, M32 0PS. Supervision This volunteering role is subject to receiving satisfactory references and may require an enhanced DBS check. Volunteers are responsible to the Volunteer Coordinator. Volunteers are to ensure that all organisational policies and procedures are followed and adhered to appropriately. Volunteers are expected to follow reporting procedures outlined by the Volunteer Coordinator and in line with Policy and Procedure; this applies to all concerns, incidents and anything relating to Adult and Child Protection/Safeguarding. Volunteers are expected to attend regular supervision meetings with the Volunteer Coordinator. The health and safety of volunteers, staff and service users is paramount, and it is essential that volunteers take accountability of this when undertaking this role Benefits Volunteers will be offered training, which is relevant to the volunteering role, which will be provided by the organisation. This may be in house training or through an external organisation. Travel expenses from getting to and from TDAS will be reimbursed (within reason and agreed with the Volunteer Coordinator) Ongoing personal development and training will be supported, encouraged and facilitated where possible How to apply If you are interested in this role, please contact us for more information. If you would like to apply for this role, please complete the application form and return it to: admin@tdas.org.uk Application Form

Useful resources, links, downloads, worksheets, contact details. RESOURCES TDAS Service Referrals The links below connect you to the forms to refer into TDAS services. If you require help completing these forms or need an alternative format please contact us. TDAS CYP Leaflet TDAS Accommodation Leaflet TDAS Community Services Leaflet TDAS Salford CYP Leaflet TDAS Public Space Poster Accommodation Referral Form Application for Community Programmes Childen and Young People Referral Form Parental Consent Form Useful Resources for Individuals and Professionals The links below connect you to other organisations and some resources produced by TDAS which may be helpful. Women's Aid Resources SafeLives Resources Toolkit for Working with Male Victims Trafford Council Domestic Abuse Strategy CYP Emergency Crisis Care Pathway Bright Sky Phone App Information Safeguarding Resources Economic Abuse Resources Covid 19 Domestic Abuse Safety Plan Negative to Positive Thoughts Worksheet Self Care Tick List My Career Plan Evaluate My Thought Click Here Evaluate My Relationship Resources About Domestic Abuse in Other Languages

Volunteer Assistant Group Facilitator Location: TDAS Community Office and within Trafford Main Contact: TDAS Volunteer Coordinator Background Trafford Domestic Abuse Services (TDAS) is a registered charity offering support to individuals and families living or working in the Trafford area who are suffering or who have suffered domestic abuse. We provide both intervention and prevention services and work in partnership with other voluntary organisations to support families across Greater Manchester. Purpose of the role To assist the course facilitator in helping to create a safe environment for women to learn, share their experiences and feelings. TDAS runs two courses for women who have experienced domestic abuse: True Colours: The True Colours Programme is a 6-week information and support programme built around the realities and effects of domestic abuse. This course is for women and is facilitated by women. It is a safe space to share with others and learn more about the effects of domestic abuse. The programme is available to women who are living or working in Trafford, who want to learn more about domestic abuse and its effects. Back to me: The Back to Me Programme is a Personal Development course built around the realities and effects of domestic abuse. It runs for one 3 hour session and has been a key step in moving on for a number of our service users. Activities Complementing the work undertaken by the Training Facilitator; supporting service users participating on the True Colours® and Back to Me® Programmes. Setting up the training room prior to the start of each session. Welcoming service users upon arrival. Maintaining an accurate register of attendees. Support service users’ emotional wellbeing during participation of the programmes. Handing out and collating feedback sheets for each session. Recording relevant data on a flip chart. Providing feedback on session delivery, content and participation. Experience/ Knowledge/ Qualifications An awareness of domestic abuse and/or a willingness to learn more about its effects on victims, their families and the wider community. Dealing empathetically with those who may be in emotional distress. Positive commitment to Equality and Diversity. Site This role is to be conducted within the community in the Borough of Trafford. TDAS main office address is: Gorse Hill Studios, Cavendish Road, Stretford, Manchester, M32 0PS. Please note that Rspace programmes are often held in alternative venues across Trafford in order to make the sessions more accessible to service users within Trafford. Supervision This role is subject to enhanced DBS disclosure checks; Volunteers are responsible to the Volunteer Coordinator; Volunteers are to ensure that all organisational policies and procedures are followed and adhered to appropriately; Volunteers are expected to follow reporting procedures outlined by the Volunteer Coordinator and in line with Policy and Procedure; this applies to all concerns, incidents and anything relating to Adult and Child Protection/ Safeguarding. Volunteers are expected to attend regular supervision meetings with the Volunteer Coordinator; The health and safety of volunteers, staff and service users is paramount and it is essential that volunteers take accountability of this when undertaking this role. Benefits Volunteers are expected to undertake training relevant to the post; this will be provided by the organisation. Travel and other expenses (deemed appropriate by the Services Manager) will be reimbursed. Ongoing personal development and training will be supported, encouraged and facilitated where possible How to apply If you are interested in this role, please contact us for more information. If you would like to apply for this role, please complete the application form and return it to: admin@tdas.org.uk Application Form

News about TDAS. Read the latest blog posts. Read the stories of victims of domestic abuse and how TDAS helped and supported them. NEWS Sofia's Story of Supporting TDAS as a Trustee and Chair of the Board November 19, 2020 Read Sofia’s story of her involvement with TDAS. As a trustee and chair of the board she’s been instrumental in leading TDAS’ development over the last 12 years, including opening the service to male victims of domestic abuse and ensuring service provision to all Trafford communities. Read Sofia's Story TDAS to receive support from Coop Local Community Fund November 10, 2020 TDAS are delighted that our True Colours Courses have been chosen to benefit from the Co-op Local Community Fund over the next 12 months. TDAS True Colours is an important course that allows people to learn about the dynamics and realities of domestic abuse within a supportive group setting. Many participants find it life-changing. Co-op members, please select us as your local cause by visiting https://membership.coop.co.uk/causes/47012 ,logging into your account and selecting TDAS. Then when you buy selected branded products and services, the Co-op will give a donation to TDAS. If you’d like to support TDAS as you shop, you can join online at coop.co.uk/membership or via the app at https://www.coop.co.uk/coop-app Thanks to Coop Local Community Fund for selecting TDAS and to Coop Members for your support! Support TDAS as you shop Child Victims of Abuse to Get Help and Support Thanks to Freemasons October 18, 2020 As many as 75 local children and young people across the North West, who have been the victims of violence and domestic abuse will be helped thanks to a grant of £70,000 to TDAS from Cheshire and West Lancashire Freemasons. Samantha Fisher, Chief Executive Officer of Trafford Domestic Abuse Service, said: “We’re very grateful to Cheshire and West Lancashire Freemasons for their generous grant, which will provide vital support for families in our refuge accommodation. It will help so many families to heal together and move on from the trauma they have endured. Providing this help over three years is amazing because it allows us to support these families in the long term, so they can live a life free from abuse.” Read More Why Nihal Loves Giving to and Volunteering with TDAS October 04, 2020 Nihal, one of TDAS' volunteers and a regular donor, said “I have supported TDAS now for about 5 years. It started for me with just assisting with a few presents for families at Christmas to go on to a much more active volunteer role. I feel TDAS has given me so much by allowing me to get actively involved and directly help families. From holding a Christmas party for the refuge children, to helping with events and providing collections of clothing for new refuge families. It is an amazing charity where you know every penny you donate goes to making peoples’ lives better. All the staff at TDAS are so special where nothing is ever too much trouble for them and am so happy they have welcomed me as part of their team. Happy 30th birthday TDAS! I look forward to continuing to support TDAS for the next 3 decades! “ Interested in volunteering? Contact Emily.mcmillan@tdas.org.uk to find out more. Want to donate to support TDAS’ work? Donate now Judith's 24 Years of Supporting TDAS September 23, 2020 Judith Lloyd is TDAS’ longest serving trustee having supported the charity for 24 years. Judith reflects on the growth and development of TDAS and her pride in the vast progress we’ve made over the years. Read Judith's Story Why I Chose to Get Involved with TDAS September 02, 2020 Andy Mudd is one of TDAS’ trustees. Andy reflects on the importance of men being active in supporting of the work of TDAS. TDAS love to hear from men who want to support our mission to help those breaking free from abuse. Read Andy's Story Read Lisa's Story of how TDAS helped her break free from abuse July 29, 2020 Lisa shares her story of how her boyfriend increasingly controlled and abused her even while she was trying to cut ties with him and how TDAS helped her understand her situation and supported her to rebuild her self-esteem and confidence. Read Lisa's Story Read Katie's Powerful Story of Surviving and Thriving following Domestic Abuse July 22, 2020 Katie wanted to share her story to encourage those currently living in refuge. Katie came to the TDAS refuge with her 6 year old son ten years ago. Since then she’s set about achieving many of her life’s ambitions. Read Katie's Story Bernice's Memories of Advocating for Refuge in the 1990s July 14, 2020 Before I was a Local Councillor I worked in another area as a Housing Manager for a Housing Association. I remember one occasion where a woman came into the office. It was a winter’s day and it had been snowing. She was in crisis. As she sat there talking to me, her eye was swelling up. When she had been out in the cold, the swelling had been suppressed, but as she was warming up her eye just began to balloon! ... Continue Reading TDAS Supported by Global's Make Some Noise Emergency Appeal August 02, 2020 Global’s Make Some Noise Emergency Appeal is supporting small UK charities particularly affected by Covid 19. TDAS has dealt with an unprecedented volume of calls during the pandemic. We featured on LBC radio where Vicky, a domestic abuse advisor at TDAS, reflects on her own experience of domestic abuse and how victims during lockdown have found it even harder than usual to flee and to access the support they need. TDAS has responded creatively to ensure individuals receive the support they need. Global's Make Some Noise Emergency Appeal July 01, 2020 A huge, huge thank you to everyone who supported Global's Make Some Noise Emergency Appeal. It raised over £1,700,000 to help small charities like TDAS, a tremendous result! Thanks to all who undertook challenges, participated and donated. Watch Video How did TDAS’ begin? June 24, 2020 In 1987 three women incensed by the lack of support given to women experiencing domestic abuse decided to create the first women’s refuge in Trafford. They fundraised for three years until in 1990 they were able to take on and renew a derelict building. Their first challenge was to make it habitable and then to make it a place of safety, welcome and solace for women experiencing domestic abuse. This was the start of Trafford Women’s Aid. Over the years we’ve expanded our services to not just provide refuge, although this continues to be a very important service, but also to provide services in the community and support to children whose families are experiencing domestic abuse. We changed our name in 2012 to Trafford Domestic Abuse Services (TDAS) to reflect the fact that men also experience abuse and we are proud to support and help them. Over the years we’ve helped and supported thousands of people to break free from domestic abuse and to move on to a much happier future. We want to thank all those who over the last 30 years have played their part in making TDAS what it is today; whether founder, staff member, volunteer, funder or individual donor – you have made a real difference and without your unique contribution TDAS would not have been able to help so many people! Thank you! TDAS providing Trafford IDVA Services April 16, 2020 TDAS is pleased to announce that since 1st April 2020 we are providing the IDVA (Independent Domestic Violence Advocate) service in Trafford, with all current cases being seamlessly transferred. This service supports victims of domestic abuse over the age of 16 who are at high risk of harm. Our IDVAs provide professional support and guidance to victims of domestic abuse throughout their journey from crisis to safety. This is achieved through collaborative working within a multi-agency framework where the safety of the victim, and their children, is always at the heart of any work undertaken. Sam Fisher, TDAS CEO, commented “Having the IDVA service within TDAS provides a front door for Trafford families and individuals effected by domestic abuse offering holistic support and allowing for the fluidity of risk, it enables cases to be rapidly escalated to an IDVA, as soon as an increased risk is detected. This will ensure victims get quick support in an intensifying situation.” “Unfortunately, the coronavirus lockdown has meant that many more cases of domestic abuse are escalating, with victims experiencing increased control and isolation. We are still offering lots of support during the outbreak. We’re providing a callback service for all enquiries this is to help us deal with the current high volume of calls and to prioritise the cases requiring a rapid response.” For more information visit www.tdas.org.uk . Call 0161 872 7368 or text 07534066029 (if safe to do so). Alternatively email info@tdas.org.uk More Information Spread some Christmas cheer to those who need it most! November 08, 2019 TDAS are asking shoppers to add a little gift to their baskets for a child or adult living in refuge. Receiving a Christmas gift can mean so much to someone who has needed to flee their home due to domestic abuse. Sam Fisher, TDAS CEO said “Christmas can be a difficult time for the families we support. Children can miss their toys and home comforts, and it can be very hard for parents too.” Trafford Domestic Abuse Services is a local charity supporting those who are suffering from domestic abuse. As an INTU fountain fund supported charity, TDAS will be in the INTU Trafford Centre all day on Saturday 23rd November collecting donations of gifts (unwrapped), financial donations and telling people about their work. If you want to support the appeal but can't come along that day, don't worry there are other ways to get your gift to us. Christmas Gift Appeal TDAS Awarded New Funding for Ending Women’s Homelessness! November 07, 2019 TDAS are delighted to have been selected to receive £29,579 from Homeless Link, part of the Government’s Tampon Tax Fund. These funds will allow us to provide a specialist service to support and advise women affected by abuse and homelessness or at risk of homelessness. Read more Children and Young People Now Awards Finalists! October 09, 2019 TDAS’ children and young people’s service have been confirmed as finalists in this year’s Children and Young People Now Awards! To have our work recognised at a national level in these prestigious awards in the advice and guidance category is a real honour and is testament to the innovative work and dedication of our children and young people’s team. The winners will be announced at the award ceremony which will take place on Thursday 28th November. Click Here Guess the Name of the Bear - Competition Winner August 12, 2019 TDAS spent the day at intu Trafford Centre on 8th August meeting members of the public. Build-a-Bear generously donated a bear for our ‘Guess the Name of the Bear Completion’. Sophie correctly guessed that our bear was called Muffins! Congratulations to Sophie for winning Muffins the bear. Thank you to everyone who took part in the competition. Read Carrie's Story of the Impact of TDAS' True Colours Course August 11, 2019 Read all about the impact of TDAS' True Colours course on Carrie who recently participated. "I found the course really amazing and life-changing in so many ways. It was the best group ever. " We are hugely grateful for the funding we receive from the Community Foundations for Lancashire and Merseyside, through the Tampon Tax Community Fund, which allows us to run the True Colours regularly. Read Carrie's Story Winner Announced: Guess the Name of the Teddy Competition August 04, 2019 Emily correctly guessed that our bear is called Barney! Congratulations to Emily for winning Barney the bear and the other goodies. Thank you to everyone who took part in the competition. TDAS Win Community Project of the Year at UKFast Awards July 21, 2019 TDAS Children and Young People Service won the UK Fast Community and Education Award for its fantastic success in supporting Children and Young people affected by Domestic Abuse. Samantha Fisher, TDAS CEO “We are so proud of the excellent work done by the TDAS Children and Young People team with support from our volunteers. We thank the judges for selecting us as the ‘Community Project of the Year’, it is a great recognition of the high quality of the support we’re offering to children and young people affected by domestic abuse.” Our Children and Young People’s service works very hard to support those who have been affected by domestic abuse; this can be within their family or in their own relationship. R'Space is our programme that works with children between the ages of 5 and 13 to help them after witnessing domestic abuse. This is very valuable course which supports children dealing with their feelings about what they have witnessed. The course is powerful in breaking any isolation that they may feel and giving them a safe place where they can speak about it whilst meeting other children who have had similar experiences. Speak Out, Speak Now is a course for older teenagers, this course teaches them about healthy relationships and is successful in changing attitudes about what is healthy, unhealthy or abusive within a relationship. This helps young people to have good relationships in the future and to spot the signs of unhealthy or abusive behaviours. BBC Children in Need fund these courses, which we are very grateful for, allowing us to run them regularly gives timely support to children and young people. We also offer one-to-one support for those children and young people who need additional help. We work with schools throughout Trafford to engage their pupils in developing a greater understanding of domestic abuse and healthy relationships. For more information about any of our work, please contact the team info@tdas.org.uk Read More TDAS Ladies Lunch Raises £1100 June 30, 2019 TDAS (Trafford Domestic Abuse Services), a local charity supporting those affected by domestic abuse, wishes to thank all those who participated in the TDAS Ladies Lunch Event at Cresta Court Hotel, Altrincham on Sat 15th June. A fabulous afternoon was had by all, with sparkling reception, delicious two course meal and entertainment from Heidi Lu and a drama performed by MaD Theatre highlighting the affects of domestic abuse. Sam Fisher, TDAS CEO commented “We were delighted so many ladies supported the event and we were thrilled to showcase the MaD Theatre drama “Blackeyes and Cottage Pies”. The drama is performed in local secondary schools allowing us to engage young people creatively with the issue of domestic abuse before we deliver specific lessons on the topic. We also thank everyone involved for helping us to raise these funds which will go to supporting this important domestic abuse prevention work”. For more information about how to get your school involved contact TDAS at admin@tdas.org.uk TDAS Ladies Lunch April 03, 2019 TDAS Ladies Lunch Sat 15th June Cresta Court Hotel, Altrincham Sparkling reception, delicious two course meal, games, raffle and the chance to learn about TDAS' life saving and life transforming work. Invite your friends, it's going to be fabulous! Early booking discount available. Get your ticket now! Buy Tickets New Projects to Support Female Victims of Domestic Abuse in Trafford March 26, 2019 Trafford Domestic Abuse Services (TDAS) is delighted to win new funding from the ‘Tampon Tax’, granted via Community Foundations for Lancashire and Merseyside to support female victims of domestic abuse. TDAS will be running special courses open to those living or working in Trafford. True colours - which helps participants understand the effects of the abuse suffered and how to recognise unhealthy relationships. Back to me – helping women move past and recover from traumatic experiences through confidence and assertiveness building. Benefiting nearly 100 women, TDAS’ team of domestic abuse specialists will use these proven programmes running throughout 2019 to aid women in their recoveries. Key to the success of the courses is combatting isolation experienced by victims due to a partner/family member’s controlling behaviour. The groups of victims/survivors learn together, support each other and create a safe space for experiences to be shared and reflected on with expert guidance. Small groups of 10-12 participants, of a variety of ages, take part in weekly work for 6 to 8 weeks. Participants come from all walks of life. The curriculums use multiple teaching styles and activities with group work and individual reflection based on case studies and other materials. Sam Fisher, Tdas CEO commented, “We are so excited to have this funding for programmes for our local community. We’ve previously seen these courses provide such fantastic results in the lives of the women who participate. It can be really life-changing!” To find out more or to participate in a future course visit tdas.org.uk or call 0161 872 7368 Thank you for your generosity! January 08, 2019 We received many kind donations in response to our appeal for Christmas Gifts for the children and young people living in our accommodation. These children have often had to leave everything behind them, including possessions, to flee to safety from domestic abuse. A Christmas gift can mean the world to them knowing that they are valued and not forgotten. As one grateful mother told us "I am beyond thankful, these gifts have given my daughter the Christmas she deserved but one that I couldn't afford!" Thank you to everyone who donated, you really helped light-up Christmas at our refuge! Christmas Gift Appeal November 27, 2018 This Tuesday 27 November intu Trafford Centre is teaming up with us for #GivingTuesday to give support for our families who will be staying in our safe houses over Christmas by donating a toy for the children or gift for the mums . And we need YOUR help! We will be in the centre all day on #GivingTuesday with a special kiosk to launch our Christmas campaign which will allow visitors to donate a gift for less fortunate families this Christmas. Items needed include clothes, toiletries, household appliances and even toys to ensure local children don’t go without this festive period. If you can support with a gift or donation, come along and see us we will have a stall outside Vodafone on Lower Peel Avenue this Tuesday. On the day there will also be a range of activities on the kiosk for families to get involved in including: Christmas Card decorations – 11am, 2pm, 5pm & 8pm Christmas Bauble Decorations – 12 noon, 3pm, 6pm & 8pm Christmas Dream Catcher Decorating – 1pm, 4pm & 7pm Meet Hamley Bear from Hamleys (throughout the day) So why not pop along on the day and help give more to the families most in need of a helping hand this Christmas. Great Manchester Run May 18, 2019 Do you want to run for TDAS? Why not fund-raise for a local charity where all proceeds made go towards supporting women, men and children who have been effected by domestic abuse. Sign up here Please reload Click to hear clip 00:00 / 01:45

TDAS Awarded New Funding to End Women's Homelessness Trafford charity awarded Tampon Tax funding to end women’s homelessness Trafford Domestic Abuse Services (TDAS) a local charity that helps those suffering from domestic abuse, has been awarded £29,579 from Homeless Link’s Ending Women’s Homelessness grants programme, funded by the Government’s Tampon Tax Fund. TDAS is one of 29 charities across England, working with women who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, to receive a grant. Almost 200 organisations applied for a portion of the £1.85 million pot. Women’s homelessness is a significant national issue with many women having experienced violence and abuse contributing to their homelessness. Over 640 women sleep on our streets every night and thousands more do not have access to a safe or suitable home. Homeless Link’s grants programme aims to help end women’s homelessness by building capacity for gender- and trauma-informed services and developing partnerships between homelessness and specialist women’s sector charities. TDAS will use the grant to provide a trauma-informed, Move-on Domestic Abuse Service. This service will provide expert advice for women in refuge, temporary and supported accommodation and those at risk of becoming homeless or who are sleeping rough. As well as supporting women who have resettled in the community to maintain their tenancies, stay safe; preventing them from becoming homeless. Samantha Fisher, TDAS CEO said “We are absolutely delighted to have been awarded this grant. We are seeing more and more women and children requiring support to prevent them becoming homeless. This funding will enable us to reach out to them sooner, offering them the interventions they need to break free from domestic abuse and preventing homelessness.” The grantees were chosen by a cross-sector, all-woman panel, including women with lived experience of homelessness. Homeless Link's Assistant Director of Practice and Partnerships, Tasmin Maitland commented: “Women’s homelessness is a growing crisis. Despite this, women who are homeless or at risk of homelessness are one of the most marginalised groups in our society and the specialist support that they need is often lacking or non-existent. “We are delighted to be able to award TDAS a grant that will have a real impact on the support that women experiencing homelessness in Trafford receive, and ultimately contribute to ending women’s homelessness for good.”

Volunteer Outreach Advocate Location: Community locations within Trafford Main Contact: TDAS Volunteer Coordinator Background Trafford Domestic Abuse Services (TDAS) is a registered charity offering support to individuals and families living or working in the Trafford area who are suffering or who have suffered domestic abuse. We provide both intervention and prevention services and work in partnership with other voluntary organisations to support families across Greater Manchester. TDAS is launching a new Outreach Service for people who have experienced domestic abuse. Service users will be able to attend drop-in sessions with one of our specially trained Domestic Abuse Advisors in locations across the community of Trafford. Services users can access emotional support, information and advice. Once a service user has accessed the Outreach Service with one of TDAS’s Domestic Abuse Advisors and is ready to be signed off but still requires lower lever support, the Domestic Abuse Advisor will hand over the support to the Volunteer Outreach Advocate. Volunteer Outreach Advocates will continue to provide support for service users with lower level needs. Purpose of the role Outreach Advocates will meet with service users who have experienced domestic abuse within the community to provide emotional support, information, and practical support. Outreach Advocates will support service users in recovering from domestic abuse. Activities To complement the work previously undertaken by the Outreach Domestic Abuse Advisor to support service users to achieve their goals. To support service users to attend appointments where they may need advocacy and/or befriending. To assist the service users with telephone calls, filling out forms, accessing relevant support services. To offer ongoing practical and emotional support to all service users. To promote and support the development of TDAS by being a positive ambassador at all times with volunteers, staff members, service users and external agencies. To support the service users to get to know their local area and opportunities available to them, such as social groups or volunteering. To signpost service users to local services and places of social activities. Writing up notes about the support provided to the service users on TDAS’ secure intranet. To participate in other organisational events/activities as agreed with the Volunteer Coordinator. Experience/ Knowledge/ Qualifications: Good understanding of domestic abuse, its effects on the victims, their families and the wider community Clear understanding of safeguarding adults, children and young people Clear understanding of professional boundaries, confidentiality and an awareness of GDPR Positive commitment to Equality and Diversity Empathic, good listener, approachable, reliable, trustworthy Full clean driving licence and own car with business insurance is desirable but not essential. Location of volunteering: This volunteering role will take place within the community in Trafford. Volunteers will also be required to come to the TDAS Community Office. Our address is: Gorse Hill Studios, Cavendish Road, Stretford, Manchester M32 0PS. Supervision This volunteering role is subject to receiving satisfactory references as well as an enhanced DBS check. Volunteers are responsible to the Volunteer Coordinator. Volunteers are to ensure that all organisational policies and procedures are followed and adhered to appropriately. Volunteers are expected to follow reporting procedures outlined by the Volunteer Coordinator and in line with Policy and Procedure; this applies to all concerns, incidents and anything relating to Adult and Child Protection/ Safeguarding. Volunteers are expected to attend regular supervision meetings with the Volunteer Coordinator. The health and safety of volunteers, staff and service users is paramount, and it is essential that volunteers take accountability of this when undertaking this role Benefits Volunteers will be offered training, which is relevant to the volunteering role, which will be provided by the organisation. This may be in house training or through an external organisation. Travel expenses from getting to and from TDAS will be reimbursed (within reason and agreed with the Volunteer Coordinator) Ongoing personal development and training will be supported, encouraged and facilitated where possible How to apply If you are interested in this role, please contact us for more information. If you would like to apply for this role, please complete the application form and return it to: admin@tdas.org.uk Application Form

Volunteer Assistant Children's Group Facilitator Location: Community locations within Trafford and TDAS office Main Contact: TDAS Volunteer Coordinator Background Trafford Domestic Abuse Services (TDAS) is a registered charity offering support to individuals and families living or working in the Trafford area who are suffering or who have suffered domestic abuse. We provide both intervention and prevention services and work in partnership with other voluntary organisations to support families across Greater Manchester. Purpose of the role To assist the Children and Young People (CYP) Co-ordinator and CYP Support Workers in delivering our Rspace programme. R’SPACE© is a short group support programme for children and young people who have lived through domestic abuse. Our R'SPACE© programme is accessible for children and young people aged between 5 and 13 years, who live in Trafford. The programme consists of group sessions over six weeks with one of our specialist Complex Needs Children and Young People's Support Workers. Topics covered in the programme include: Feelings Family and relationships Self esteem Worries Anger Safety planning Main duties To help create a safe environment for children and young people to process their feelings and experiences. Assist with activities such a crafts, games and helping to engage the children in the sessions. Collecting regular feedback from service users to ensure the continued improvement of services and support offered to children and young people by TDAS. Complement the support services offered to the CYP Children and Young Persons Co-ordinator and Support Worker. Support the CYP Co-ordinator in the delivery of our specialised Rspace programme Report back to the CYP Co-ordinator if any issues are raised by the CYP. Any other reasonable duties outlined by the CYP Co-ordinator and Services Manager/Staff. Provide a welcoming, safe, stimulating and inclusive environment in which children/young people can be supported, enjoy themselves, develop to their full potential. Promote an inclusive environment that meets the differing needs of all children and young people. Provide an environment for children/young people in which their physical, emotional, intellectual and social wellbeing are all promoted. Work to the standards laid down within the bounds of the Policy and Procedures of TDAS. Experience/ Knowledge/ Qualifications Experience of working with children and young people Basic understanding of domestic abuse, its effects on the victims, their families and the wider community; Clear understanding of safeguarding adults, children and young people; Positive commitment to Equality and Diversity. Site This role is to be conducted within the community in the Borough of Trafford. TDAS main office address is: Gorse Hill Studios, Cavendish Road, Stretford, Manchester, M32 0PS. Please note that Rspace programmes are often held in alternative venues across Trafford in order to make the sessions more accessible to service users within Trafford. Supervision This role is subject to enhanced DBS disclosure checks; Volunteers are responsible to the Volunteer Coordinator; Volunteers are to ensure that all organisational policies and procedures are followed and adhered to appropriately; Volunteers are expected to follow reporting procedures outlined by the Volunteer Coordinator and in line with Policy and Procedure; this applies to all concerns, incidents and anything relating to Adult and Child Protection/ Safeguarding. Volunteers are expected to attend regular supervision meetings with the Volunteer Coordinator; The health and safety of volunteers, staff and service users is paramount and it is essential that volunteers take accountability of this when undertaking this role. Benefits Volunteers are expected to undertake training relevant to the post; this will be provided by the organisation. Travel and other expenses (deemed appropriate by the Services Manager) will be reimbursed. Ongoing personal development and training will be supported, encouraged and facilitated where possible How to apply If you are interested in this role, please contact us for more information. If you would like to apply for this role, please complete the application form and return it to: admin@tdas.org.uk Application Form

FLOATING SUPPORT A Community Based Support Service TDAS offers a Floating Support Service to women and men who live in the Trafford area who have been affected by domestic abuse. TDAS' Specialist Domestic Abuse Workers deliver a wrap-around support and resettlement service to victims of domestic abuse. Our Specialist Domestic Abuse Workers provide targeted support for up to six months and then further individual support can be provided by our trained volunteers. We support women and men to live independently and free from abuse whilst staying in their own home or maintaining/obtaining a tenancy in their own right. Support is organised through individual support plans, all devised with your full involvement to keep our service needs-led and person-centred. We aim to provide a comprehensive and holistic floating support service which includes: Regular face to face work and telephone contact Working towards personalised goals such as access to training, volunteering or return to work opportunities Gaining a better understanding of the dynamics of domestic abuse Awareness and practical support around staying safe, finances, benefits and other independent living skills Advocating with housing, health and social services Help with form filling Help to access benefits and grants Accompaniment at meetings and appointments Support and help to enable you to continue living in your own home Support is provided flexibly to meet service users needs therefore we can offer support meetings in the community and in the evening. We accept self referrals and referrals from other agencies. You can contact the team for more information or download a referral form here Referral Form

PEER TO PEER GROUP: STRONGER WOMEN The Stronger Women Peer to Peer Support Circle A series of peer to peer facilitated support sessions for women who wish to gain a sense of togetherness and feel supported by other women whom have the same lived experience. FRIENDSHIP - CONFIDENCE - UNDERSTANDING - TOGETHERNESS - ENJOYMENT - SKILLS Groups will have a small budget and will be able to select from some of the interesting activities below or choose their own. Sessions might involve activities such as painting by numbers, cookery classes, photography courses, personal development, art classes, exploring enterprise, quilting, sewing groups, team challenge etc. Call to enquire 0161 872 7368 Stronger Women Project is a partnership between TDAS, Blend and Mind .

Accommodation Team Leader Job Title: Accommodation Team Leader Salary/ Rate: Starting salary £20,342.77 (actual) £25,428,46 (FTE) Pension: Pension scheme entitlement after 3 months of employment Location: Trafford Closing Date: Monday 7th December 2020 Date of Interview: Friday 11th December 2020 Preferable Start Date: ASAP Hours: 28 hours Contract end date: 5 months with possible extension dependent on funding. Background TDAS is an independent voluntary organisation which is affiliated to Women’s Aid Federation England. TDAS and has been operating since June 1990. TDAS is a company Limited by guarantee and a registered charity. TDAS is the only specialist agency in Trafford to deliver services to men, women, children and young people who are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse. Purpose of the role To lead and supervise the Accommodation service and its staff in the day to day running of TDAS refuge and Move on Accommodation. To ensure the provisions of a flexible range of services for women, men, children and young people in the refuge and Move on accommodation and to coordinate a cross borough partnership with other Greater Manchester Refuge accommodation services. To consult with all service users and stakeholders, in order to evaluate and improve all service provisions within the confines of an allocated budget. The role is based at TDAS Refuge with travel across Greater Manchester Involved. Main duties will include: Provide induction, management and supervision and direction to the Accommodation team. Manage and coordinate the referral processes and support provision for vulnerable and high risk cases accessing the accommodation services. Ensure that there is a consistent delivery of services to all users, including risk assessment, safety planning, and referrals to other agencies. Ensure that risk assessment and risk management procedures are followed at all times, prioritising those most at risk. Support and co-supervise the volunteers and students allocated to the Accommodation Services. To apply for this position it is essential that you have a NNEB/NVQ level 3 in Child care and education, Social Care or Teaching or equivalent qualification in Social care, a minimum of two years’ experience of working with service users in a domestic abuse setting and a minimum of two years managing/leading a team. You must be able to assess risk, support plan and deliver services. It is essential that you have an up to date knowledge of Safeguarding. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS. Applicants with minimum qualifications and experience will only be considered. Due to the requirements of the role, we are requesting that female only applicants apply. Please do not send CVs, they will not be processed. No agencies please. For further information please contact Jade Powell admin@tdas.org.uk Tel: 0161 872 7368 Equal Opportunities References GDPR Form Job Advert Job Description Application Form