Community Foundation - Serving Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

Newcastle Womens Aid

Newcastle Women's Aid, a refuge for women and children who have experienced domestic violence, has officially opened its new play area thanks to over £30,000 from nine different funds at the Community Foundation.

The Foundation was spurred into action as the old equipment was broken and unsafe for the children and was overwhelmed by the response from its donors, both corporate and individual, who ‘clubbed together' to raise the full amount.

Elaine Langshaw manages the Refuge, she said:

"The old play equipment was in such a poor state of disrepair, we even had to saw the seesaw off because it was unsafe for the children to use. Getting all of this new play equipment was just a pipe dream for us but to see it all here now with all of the children playing on it we are just so grateful to all of the donors who made it possible. It means so much to all of the mums and children to be able to play in a safe environment without any fear."

To find out more about applying to the Community Foundation click here or if you are thinking about setting up a fund to help your local community email Peter Storey.