This month, the team at PEGS would like to take a moment to recognise and celebrate the important work of Staffordshire Women’s Aid.

Who is Staffordshire Women’s Aid?

For many years, Staffordshire Women’s Aid has been a trusted source of support for women, children and families affected by domestic and sexual abuse across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. Their work is rooted in compassion, belief and understanding, creating spaces where survivors feel listened to, supported and never judged.

They provide a wide range of services, including a 24/7 confidential helpline, refuge accommodation, counselling, community-based support, legal advice clinics, and specialist services for children and young people. Their approach recognises that every survivor’s experience is different, and that support should be shaped around the individual... and not the system.

What really stands out to us is their trauma-informed, survivor-led approach. Staffordshire Women’s Aid prioritises choice, safety and dignity, empowering people to move forward in ways that feel right for them, and at a pace that feels manageable.

We are incredibly grateful for organisations like Staffordshire Women’s Aid who work tirelessly to support families and challenge abuse in all its forms. Their impact is real and felt by so many.

Supporting professionals and strengthening responses

Alongside their direct support for survivors, Staffordshire Women’s Aid also plays a key role in upskilling professionals and organisations working on the frontline.

They have been delivering CPD-accredited training on domestic and sexual violence for several years, with the aim of creating lasting change through education and strong multi-agency partnerships. This work is vital, as survivors often have a range of additional support needs, including mental health, physical health, substance use and involvement with the criminal justice system, all of which require informed and coordinated responses.

As part of this commitment, Staffordshire Women’s Aid is currently offering a free online Sexual Violence Awareness webinar, creating space for learning, reflection and deeper understanding of an issue that affects so many lives.

• Thursday 5th February 2026
• 11:00 – 12:00
• Online via MS Teams

The session is open to professionals, students, frontline workers, and anyone wanting to build their knowledge and confidence around sexual violence.

You can find out more about their training and webinars by clicking here!

Opportunities like this are so important in helping build informed, compassionate responses and we at PEGS are thankful to organisations like Staffordshire Women’s Aid for continuing to lead this work.

If you or someone you know needs support, help is available:

24/7 Helpline: 0300 330 5959

Referrals and support, please click here.



Or visit their website to find out more about the fantastic difference they're making.

Together, we continue to listen, to learn, and to stand alongside those impacted by abuse.