ELEOS
Engagement, Learning, Empowerment, Opportunity & Support
The ELEOS Centre (Engagement, Learning, Empowerment, Opportunity & Support) is a Three Phase, Three to Five year project.
The project will see the creation of a Centre of Excellence supporting women, children and young people at the earliest possible stage. We will provide support and opportunities to access a wide range of essential services all under one roof.
An essential and integral aspect is the creation of a specialised resource for our children and young people. The lower ground floor will accommodate a specialised, dedicated, safe, age appropriate and supportive environment.
To date, our Fundraising Campaign has generated £435,000 Capital and Revenue funding –
£360,000 from the Community Ownership Fund,
£25,000 from The Pilgrim Trust
£50,000 from Garfield Weston Foundation.
WAAD is working hard to raise the remaining funds to deliver the project. We are seeking to engage through the following channels –
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Corporate Fundraising
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Trust & Foundation Engagement
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Community Fundraising
Eileen Murphy, CEO, Women’s Aid Armagh Down
If this new centre prevents even one woman’s death on this Island, it will be worth every penny invested.
What can you do to help...
Fundraise for us
Hold fundraising events, adopt a team Giving Day, Choose us as your nominated charity. Sponsor a particular element of a project i.e. donate materials, donate funds for the completion of an element e.g. the completion of a room, etc. Engage with our ELEOS fundraising campaign by donating through Corporate Social Responsibility.
Advocate for us
Tell your colleagues and peers about our work. Join our Friends of ELEOS campaign. Champion our work, lend your voice to the importance of the work we do as we work to reduce the impact and trauma of domestic abuse, supporting women and their children so they are empowered to regain their sense of self and foster independence free from a life lived in terror that violates their human right to life, health and wellbeing.
Volunteer with us
We are actively growing our Volunteer base as we have seen the value in people from diverse backgrounds giving their time, skills and expertise to advance WAAD’s objectives. Your time and skills could be an exceptional asset to our work and would be greatly appreciated.
Train with us
Employers are well placed to spot the signs of domestic abuse in colleagues: anxiety, decreased motivation, seeming distracted, being late, being on the phone very often – and yet so often no one knows what to say or do. This must change. Our training supports line managers /HR to recognise the signs of domestic abuse, understand the issues, and respond quickly and effectively when a victim needs help.
Partner with us
Let’s align our values and work together for the benefit of the community. Domestic Abuse effects 1 in 4 women. Tell your colleagues and peers about our work. We need your support to help us continue and grow our services to reach more of those most in need at the earliest opportunity. HOW - Champion our work, Lend your voice to the importance of the work we do.
About us
Find out more about Women’s Aid, the lead agency in tackling domestic/sexual abuse and seeks through its work to promote healthy and non-abusive relationships.
