We are passionate about working with people who have been affected by domestic abuse. Meeting people where they are at, and coming alongside them to help empower them, ensures that they can build their self-confidence and enter the future with hope.
Experience of
Domestic Abuse
As part of our aim to encourage and empower women, Handcrafted offers the Own My Life course specifically targeted at women who have experienced domestic abuse. This is an innovative, creative and educational 12-week course that seeks to support women in regaining ownership of their lives whilst explaining key concepts in easy to understand terms.
We also aim to support women by offering a safe and friendly environment to explore their creative skills with a variety of craft activities available at the women’s groups that run across the 4 hubs in Gateshead, Chester le Street, Durham and Sunderland. Many of the women enjoy woodwork sessions, making various projects ranging from garden benches to bird boxes!
In addition to learning new skills, each session provides the opportunity to socialise and chat along with refreshments and a chance to make new friends.
