We are lucky to have such kind and generous supporters – a number of whom have stepped in to help us ensure the women we support enjoy some festive cheer this Christmas. Our drop-in manager, Lisa Swann-Davie said: “I would just like to say how enormously grateful we are to everyone that has donated to …
We asked and you answered – thanks for the Christmas presents for the women we support Read More »
The New Futures Project was saddened to hear that a respected homelessness service in the county is fighting for its future after councillors removed its funding. In its own words, Falcon Support Services, in Loughborough, has been ‘helping the homeless and those in need to find independence and community support for 20 years’. However, its …
Our message of solidarity as Falcon Centre homelessness charity fights closure threat Read More »
New NHS figures have exposed the frightening scale of the mental health crisis among young people – with one in five young women aged 17 to 19 reported to have an eating disorder. Survey data released by the Office for National Statistics, (ONS), last week confirmed increases in the prevalence of conditions such as anorexia and bulimia across …
Our view on alarming rise in eating disorders among girls and young women Read More »
We want to ensure the women we support have the best Christmas they can – however, we can’t do that without a little assistance. We help some of the most exploited and abused women in our city with basics such as food and clothing throughout the year. As Christmas draws closer, we’d like to do …
We’d love to give Christmas presents to the women we support – can you help us? Read More »
On the evening of Wednesday 8th November 2023, a dream came true. The New Futures Project is a local charity supporting women who have experienced sexual trauma, abuse or exploitation. Like many small local charities, we have been dependent on charitable trusts to fund our work. Over the 23 years the project has been in existence, …
‘The culmination of a dream’ – director Della on our new counselling training course Read More »
Women whose early years were scarred by profoundly traumatising experiences such as sexual or physical abuse, neglect or domestic violence inevitably carry those memories with them into their adult lives. Many of the women we support here at the New Futures Project tell such stories and we see how those early experiences shape their adult lives …
We want to help women we support to escape the poverty trap – this is our plan Read More »
Friend of the New Futures Project Natalie Wallinger came in to see us recently facing a rather daunting artistic challenge – to use her photographic skills to convey all that goes on in our building. The 16-year-old certainly rose to the occasion and we are absolutely delighted with the results of her visit. We think …
A talented young photographer came to see us and took these wonderful pictures Read More »
Our part-time counselling training course begins next week and there is still time to sign up to take part. The 30-week course leads to a Level Two Certificate in Counselling Skills. Accredited by the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body, (CPCAB), it will begin on Wednesday, November 8. Those taking part will gain a qualification …
Our CPCAB-Accredited Counselling Course begins next week – how to sign up Read More »
So many of the traumatised women and young people we see here at New Futures tell us despairing stories of sexual abuse and exploitation, domestic violence, neglect and crushing poverty. Some, including those referred to us by their GPs or by mental health services, tell us they are self-harming, or have done so in the …
Why we are seeking funding for suicide prevention work with our most vulnerable clients Read More »
We’ve received a welcome financial boost to our work with some of the most vulnerable women we encounter. A national funding body – the Weavers’ Company Benevolent Fund – has awarded us £24,000 to enhance our support for women whose involvement in sex work has brought them into contact with the criminal justice system. The …
How significant grant will help us support some of the most vulnerable women we know Read More »
