A charity supporting victims and survivors of sexual and domestic violence has been given a funding boost.
Midland Expressway Ltd, operators of the M6 Toll, confirmed it would help fund a helpline run by Staffordshire Women’s Aid.
Founded in 1976, the group seeks to “empower victims to become survivors” through the work of a team of staff and volunteers.
The funding was confirmed ahead of International Women’s Day tomorrow (8th March).
Charlotte Almond, strategy and business development manager at Staffordshire Women’s Aid, said:
“It is thanks to the incredibly generous support of our local community and businesses, such as the Midland Expressway, that we have been able to provide our much-needed service for over 45 years.
“Since the start of Covid we have seen a staggering 81% increase in calls to our 24-hour helpline.
“Midland Expressway’s generous donation of £1,000 will go towards running our helpline during March and will ensure victims of domestic and sexual violence in Staffordshire can access support and advice 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.”
Charlotte Almond, Staffordshire Women’s Aid
The Staffordshire Women’s Aid helpline can be accessed by calling 0300 330 5959.
