News and events
WHAG offers supportive services and accommodation for women and young parents with babies who are homeless or who are at risk of homelessness, and people of all genders, children, and some pets, who are fleeing domestic abuse.
Joyce House Celebrates Chinese Year of the Monkey
“Kung Hei Fat Choy” was the message at Joyce House as clients and staff celebrated the Chinese New year of the Monkey. The refuge was decorated with lanterns, dragons, monkeys and an information display. Children also made fortune cookies and baskets containing...
Valentines Day celebrations at Joyce House
Residents and staff at Joyce House have taken part in an enjoyable programme of activities to celebrate Valentines Day this year. A Valentines display brightened up the refuge corridor with messages, quotes and pictures promoting healthy relationships. All the...
Its not to late to register to run a marathon !!
Its not to late to sign up to raise funds for WHAG (AND RUN A MARATHON). Domestic Abuse will affect 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men in their lifetime. This leads to, on average, two women being murdered each week and 30 men per year It has been estimated that domestic...
Manchester Marathon Blog – WHAG’s CEO
Manchester Marathon 11th October 2015 How many ways are there to skin a cat or for me how many ways are there to put off going for a run to start your Marathon training ! For some time I have wanted to run a marathon, I have always been one of those people who watch...
Wigan – Freedom Programme and White Ribbon Day
Freedom Programme and White Ribbon Day While WHAG were delivering the Freedom Programme in the Wigan area, it was suggested by the service users that they were not aware of the services offered within the Wigan area by agencies. Staff members suggested at the...
Rochdale Half Marathon
With registrations open for Rochdale Half Marathon, 10K and Fun Run 2016, Councillor Janet Emsley is appealing for everyone to consider running in aid of a good cause. After completing the fun run Councillor Emsley handed over £120 to Womens Housing Action Group -...
Giving Tuesday – 1st December 2015
Join us, and hundreds of other charities, to celebrate#GivingTuesday on 1st December. Following the madness of Black Friday and Cyber Monday,#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving, and your chance to give something back. Whether it’s making a donation, hosting your...
JOIN WHAG’s MANCHESTER MARATHON TEAM TODAY – 10TH APRIL 2016
DATE: 10th April 2016 Location: Old Trafford, Manchester Event Type: Running Registration Fee: FREE! Fundraising Target: £300 Join WHAG’s Manchester Marathon Team Today! WHAG would love you to join their team at the ASICS Greater Manchester Marathon on the 10th April...
WHAG appeared on the Victoria Derbyshire Show – 20th October 2015
Actress Danniella Westbrook broke down in tears when she met domestic violence survivors at one of WHAG's refuges to raise awareness about funding cuts She was visiting the refuge for BBC’s Victoria Derbyshire show and said the issue was “close to her heart.” In the...
WI choose WHAG for their Centenary Project
WHAG are delighted to be chosen by the Little Stanney WI as their Centenary Project to celebrate 100 years of the Women’s Institute (WI). Jan Tomlinson, WI President and Joan Day, WI member first contacted WHAG earlier in the year to ask how they could best help all...
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