We would like to say a MASSIVE THANK YOU to the amazing Jodie and the Butterflies Team (Yankee Candles Barry) for their fundraising event in aid of Atal y Fro. Not only did they raise a £459.11 but they also made these beautiful hampers for the women and children that we support. Such an amazing […]
A Llantwit Major pub is helping volunteers at women’s refuges in the area give their clients a better Christmas. The project is run by Women’s Aid across the UK to help women who arrive at refuges this Christmas. Many will arrive bruised, battered and with nothing more than the clothes they are standing in. It is […]
Welsh Government has launched a poster campaign this week – “Think you know what domestic abuse looks like?” For this campaign they have engaged with young people and students to develop messages and materials that relate to them. Below is a link to the posters which can be found on the Welsh Government website and can be downloaded […]
A MASSIVE shout out to Jodie and the FANTASTIC Butterflies Team in High Street, Barry for the amazing Charity Event that you ran on Sunday. It was an absolutely brilliant turn out so thanks to all who attended! Your support in helping us raise awareness around domestic abuse is hugely appreciated and we cant wait […]
Miss Butterflies & Team would like to invite you to our Christmas Butterflies & Yankee Candle Famous Event. For amazing special offers, goodie bags & lots more we have also decided to make this event even bigger and extra special. I have decided to link in this event with two special charities that mean a […]
On Saturday 22nd August 2015 Atal y Fro and supporters took to Gladstone Park, Barry and completed the ‘Walk a Mile in Her Shoes’ charity walk to raise awareness of Domestic Violence against Women and Girls. Leading the walk was Deputy Local Policing Inspector Bryn Glennie from South Wales Police along with Atal y Fro staff members, PCSO’s, […]
Tonight Wales This Week looks at a controversial pilot project run by a Welsh charity working with perpetrators of domestic abuse. Traditionally charities have been working with victims but Atal Y Fro, based in Barry, has adopted a unique model from New Zealand and works with perpetrators as well. For the full story please click […]
A national campaign demanding the Welsh Government strengthen a bill designed to tackle violence against women has been launched. Please click on the link to read more http://is.gd/VzLmrK
A new Domestic Abuse Law is being considered as part of attempts to improve police performance. The existing law already covers coercive and controlling behaviour – but it does not explicitly apply to relationships. Click on the link to read more – http://is.gd/sjmSAN
Well done guys! You walked the walk and have done the Atal y Fro team proud! A massive thank you to Stephen Segal (The Sewing Box, Llantwit Major), Rowan Hughes ,Clayton Georges (Atal y Fro) and all those who were involved with the walk and supported our campaign, we couldn’t have done it without you!