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Our support is for anyone and everyone who is experiencing domestic abuse and sexual violence. Read about our support for the LGBT+ community here 👉 buff.ly/xrG6dal

"I’ve mostly stuck with the foods that keep me feeling good, with just a few tweaks to support my training. On a morning, I usually keep it light - rice cakes with honey or a date. I’ll admit, a lot of caffeine also helps me get moving, especially for those early-morning starts.

Whatever your school or college are doing to raise money for us, we want to support you! Download our FirstGive fundraising pack with all the info you'll need here 👉 buff.ly/3VDLvoQ

Domestic abuse is any incident or pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive or threatening behaviour, violence or abuse by a partner or family member. Find out more here ➡️ buff.ly/0MSC5Lt

We're aiming to understand the experiences, barriers, and needs of people within Bradford’s Black, African, Caribbean, and Mixed-Race communities to help make domestic abuse support and services more accessible and culturally relevant.

Black, minoritised, and migrant women deserve to feel safe in their communities. Staying Put, along with a coalition of over 68 Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) organisations is calling for urgent, united action to address the rise in hate incidents and violence against women and girls.

Our One Front Door helpline is open to anybody who needs help – whether you are a victim or survivor, a friend or family member of someone who needs help, a professional who needs advice for a client, or a perpetrator who wants to address your behaviour. Read more here buff.ly/vCO1m6Q

"I’m currently following a Garmin Coach half marathon plan - it's sad to say, but having an imaginary person in my watch tell me good job after each run is very motivating! Coach Greg has me running 4-5 times a week, slowly building up mileage from around 25km a week."

We have a predominantly female workforce, but we are trained to take calls from male survivors too. You will never be judged buff.ly/6XhMFcO

🌹 Black History Month Spotlight "That is what undoes me every time. The way she turned silence into poetry. The way she turned shame into light." — Maya Angelou

Join our Culturally Adapted Power of Change Group - a 12 week personal development programme designed for women from diverse backgrounds who have experienced domestic abuse. Find out more and sign up here: buff.ly/LkrDlnW #MentalHealth #VAWG

If you have spotted signs that your friend or family member is experiencing domestic abuse, the first thing you can do is reach out to them. Read more about how you can help them here ➡️ buff.ly/113Y7Sv

This year’s Reclaim the Night event was a powerful reminder of unity, resilience, and collective strength.

"Right now, my focus is on slowly building mileage up to at least a half marathon by Christmas. My aim is to stay consistency, get my body used to running longer, and not rushing the process (which can definitely be tempting).

Thank you to University of Bradford Union for helping us with organising our Reclaim The Night event!

Victim blaming sounds like: ❌ “Are you sure you’re not provoking him?” ❌ “He’s just being a man.” ❌ “What happens behind closed doors must stay there.” It silences survivors. It protects perpetrators.

Thank you to our very own Anita for her speech at our Reclaim The Night event!

A huge thank you to Lise Bell for her speech at our Reclaim The Night event!

We love Soundproof Box - thank you so much for performing 'Red Flags' for us at our Reclaim The Night event!

Alison Lowe - thank you for making an incredible speech at our Reclaim The Night event!

Thank you to Race Equality Network for helping to organise our Reclaim The Night event!

Our charity of the week is @stayingputuk.bsky.social, a great charity offering a helpline to those experiencing domestic abuse/sexual violence. If you're experiencing abuse, please get in touch with @stayingputuk.bsky.social They are there to help. #domesticviolence #sexualabuse #CareAndSupport

✨🌙 Reclaim the Night – tomorrow! 🌙✨ Join us as we take to the streets to stand together against gender-based violence and harassment. 💜 ⏰ Time: From 4:00 PM 📍 Carlton Prayer room, University of Bradford buff.ly/8IfcuuP #ReclaimTheNight #SaferStreetsForAll

🌙✨ New speaker announcement! ✨🌙 Rizana Razeem will be speaking at our Reclaim the Night on 26th October from 4pm. Join us for an evening of unity, activism, and creativity as we reclaim the night together.

If you've experienced, or are experiencing, domestic abuse or sexual violence and you need help, please call our One Front Door helpline on 0808 2800 999 ☎️ Our helpline is completely free and confidential, and the call will not show up on itemised bills buff.ly/3JpKpqI

🌙✨ Poetry for Power & Solidarity ✨🌙 We are honoured to welcome Sharena Lee Satti to perform at this year’s Reclaim the Night Their words weave strength, resistance, and hope – a reminder of the power of art in the fight for safer streets and communities free from violence

We commend Claire Throssell for her extraordinary courage and unwavering commitment in campaigning for this vital change, following the tragic loss of her sons, Jack and Paul, at the hands of their abusive father.

Black history month - essential reading "I remember reading The Colour Purple by Alice Walker when I was younger. It was very impactful to me at the time because of how it allowed the reader into very private thoughts and day to day life journey of a young black woman scarred...

A huge thank you to Leah for not only running the #ManchesterHalfMarathon , but for raising £255 for us too! We are so impressed with your dedication and hard work. THANK YOU!!

"Kicking off training has felt like a mammoth task, but with gentle encouragement from my partner, I made it out on my first run in around 6 months - a very slow 5km. Exercise has always helped me manage my neurodiversity, and it felt surprisingly good to be out running again."

This #BlackHistoryMonth, we’re talking about coping strategies in survivors of domestic abuse. 💜 👉 Silence. 👉 Minimisation. 👉 Self-blame.

✨ Speaker Spotlight ✨ At this year’s Reclaim the Night, we’ll be joined by the incredible Lisa Bell, who will share her amazing story and how she came to found Soundproofbox This is a chance to be moved, motivated, and mobilised. Don’t miss it! 📅 26th October | ⏰ 4pm

This #BlackHistoryMonth, we’re raising awareness of how gender and race intersect in domestic abuse—and why culturally sensitive support is vital. Survivors’ voices matter. Their stories matter. Their safety matters. Read more here: buff.ly/o9Jpya2

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Do you know about our Maternity IDVA service? Our Maternity IDVA works alongside midwives and maternity teams in our Bradford based hospitals to support pregnant women and new mothers who may be experiencing domestic abuse. Read more 👉 buff.ly/8gP3P7x

Domestic abuse is not just numbers. It’s lives. 💜 7 in 100 women over 16 experience domestic abuse. 💜 In West Yorkshire, 72.5% of survivors are women.

We are deeply saddened by reports of an increase in sexual offences on trains by a third since 2015. Everyone, especially women, girls, and children deserves to travel safely and without fear. No one should ever feel vulnerable or trapped while using public transport.

Domestic abuse thrives in silence. Support thrives in understanding. This #BlackHistoryMonth we commit to building culturally sensitive, survivor-led support that empowers Black women and all marginalized survivors. 💜 Read more here: buff.ly/JPM7uHD #EndDomesticAbuse #BlackHistoryMonth

For the first time EVER, we have two runners in the London Marathon 2026! We're asking you to get behind them and support them! Find out more here: buff.ly/qrJJBM1 #LondonMarathon2026 #VAWG

🎤 We’re so excited to welcome Alison Lowe to our Reclaim the Night event on 26th October from 4pm! Alison is the Deputy Mayor for Police and Crime in West Yorkshire and has been at the forefront of the fight for safer, more equal communities.

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✨🌙 Reclaim the Night – October 26th 🌙✨ Join us as we take to the streets to stand together against gender-based violence and harassment. 💜 📅 Date: Saturday 26th October ⏰ Time: From 4:00 PM 📍 Carlton Prayer room, University of Bradford

Today we are at Bradford Live. The event is a shared event between the VCS Alliance and the Bradford 2025 Creative Health Team bringing together Project Leads and invited participants from their Social Prescribing Award projects and Healthy Minds "Untold Stories"

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🖤 Black History Month "She didn't hide her past. She didn't apologize for it. She gathered it all, even the broken pieces, and made something holy from the wreckage." — Maya Angelou