West Mercia Women’s Aid
For a future free from Domestic Abuse
1 in 4 women in the UK will experience domestic abuse at some point in their lives. WMWA works for a world that is free from domestic abuse and violence against women and girls, where everyone can live without the fear and reality of all forms of violence, abuse and discrimination.
Our Support Services
Domestic Abuse
Helplines
Refuge
Recovery Support
Children & Young People
Independent Domestic Violence Advisors
Counselling & Therapy
Support For Men
Projects
Training & Consultancy
We provide support throughout West Mercia, please click on the county logo to view their Domestic Abuse Strategy.
Our Latest News & Social Media
Taking the Leap: Megan’s Skydive for West Mercia Women’s Aid
Megan recently completed a skydive in support of West Mercia Women’s Aid, raising £700 to help...
Bringing the Helpline to Life: Understanding the Heart of Our Support
At a recent West Mercia Women’s Aid Quarterly Staff Conference, our Helpline Team created an...
Family Courts, Gender Bias and Supporting Survivors Through The Child Focused Courts Project
Recent reporting has highlighted ongoing concerns about how victim-survivors of domestic abuse are...
Digitally Enabled Abuse in Children and Young People
Recent news of the UK Government’s plans to introduce a social media ban for under-16s in Spring...
One in Twelve: Annabel’s Story
On 23rd July 2024, the first National Policing Statement on Violence Against Women and Girls was...
Vacancy: Fundraising Officer
Help us turn community support into life-changing impact. West Mercia Women's Aid is looking for a...
Vacancy : Refuge Facilities Worker, Hereford Refuge
Are you looking for a role that is predominantly evening and weekends and provides the opportunity...
WMWA Newsletter – May 2026
Welcome to our May 2026 Newsletter. In this month’s edition you’ll find the following articles:...
One in Twelve – Alicia’s Story
On 23rd July 2024, the first National Policing Statement on Violence Against Women and Girls was...
Helping Children Recover Through STAR
In January this year, West Mercia Women's Aid's Children and Young People's Team launched the STAR...