Preston Womens Refuge

History of PWR

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1994

Preston Women's Refuge established. Registered as a charity. Two part-time memb...

1995

Funding obtained to employ a part-time Children's Worker.A weekly Support Group for women in the ...

1996

Preston Women's Refuge becomes a company limited by guarantee.First grant obtained from the Natio...

1998

As our services became established and our networks grew, there came an increasing need for great...

2000

Second Lottery Grant obtained enabling a further expansion of staff and our services.Full-time Co...

2001

Manager takes up her post at Preston Women's Refuge.Lottery grant enables Children's Worker and H...

2002

Launch of the 'Love Hurts' Domestic Violence Helpline campaign.Lancashire County Council give Pre...

2003

A further staffing restructuring takes place and the Outreach Organiser/Deputy Manager becomes th...

2004

Admin Worker leaves and she is replaced by full-time PA to the Director.Funding secured from the ...

2005

PWR working with Preston City Council to develop new web site and other technological advances.Al...

2006

• PWR commissioned to set up a Domestic Violence Independent Advocacy Service by Preston Nei...

2007

• Funding secured from the Town Centre and St. George’s Neighbourhood Management Board...

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Registered Charity Number: 1061953, Registered Company Number: 3289949, Registered Office: 10 Oakham Court, Preston PR1 3XP