A Swindon domestic abuse charity is calling on residents to put the kettle on, bake a cake and raise a cuppa for a good cause this summer.
Society Without Abuse (SWA) is inviting people to host their own Afternoon Tea fundraisers, with gatherings able to take place wherever suits, from gardens and village halls to workplaces and community centres.
Every cup of tea poured and every slice of cake shared will help raise funds for SWA’s work supporting adults and children affected by domestic abuse across Swindon, Wiltshire and Bath and North East Somerset.
Cassie Dawson, Training and Business Development Officer for SWA, said the fundraiser was a simple way for people to get together while supporting an important cause.
“Joining us to host an Afternoon Tea this summer is a great way to bring people together whilst making a difference to people and families who have been affected by domestic abuse,” she said.
“Every penny raised over a cup of tea or a scone will help us continue delivering vital support to those recovering from the trauma of domestic abuse, as well as our work with children and young people through local schools to prevent abuse happening in the future.”
SWA provides resources for anyone wanting to organise an Afternoon Tea, with hosts able to choose a date that works for them and decide how elaborate they want their event to be.
Guests can be asked to make a donation, enjoy homemade treats, take part in games or simply sit down for a chat over a pot of tea.
The charity also hopes the events will help raise awareness of domestic abuse and the support available to those affected.
“Whilst bringing domestic abuse to an end might not be a piece of cake, fundraising for us whilst we work towards this goal certainly can be!” added Ms Dawson.
SWA has supported victims of domestic abuse and their families for more than 50 years.
Its work now extends beyond supporting those affected by abuse, with the charity also focused on preventing domestic abuse in the future.
Through its HOPE programme, SWA delivers healthy relationship education to children and young people in schools, while its Open2Change behaviour change programmes work with people who use harmful behaviours.
The charity says both strands of its work are important in tackling domestic abuse and helping create healthier relationships for future generations.
For those looking to turn a traditional afternoon tea into something that could make a lasting difference, the charity’s fundraiser offers a straightforward place to start.
