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About IDAS

IDAS is a North Yorkshire charity who support people
affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence.

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Meet our new Volunteer Coordinator

Volunteering

We are delighted that Carol Crowe has joined our team as the new Volunteer Coordinator. This is the first time we’ve employed a coordinator for volunteers and we are hoping that she will really help us develop our volunteering programme. Over the next few months she will be working to help us build a network […]

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Reclaim the Night

Activism

A ‘Reclaim the Night’ march will be taking place on the 7th of March in York. This international event is specifically aimed at raising awareness of violence towards women including domestic abuse, rape and Female Genital mutilation. Everyone is welcome to join this event – adults, children and dogs! So, please do think about joining […]

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York White Ribbon Christmas campaign launched

General

The police and York council have teamed up with York football club and IDAS to launch their domestic abuse awareness campaign. This highlights the problem of domestic abuse at Christmas time which can be particularly stressful where abuse is already a factor in the relationship. Added stresses at Christmas include financial pressures and an increase […]

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A big thank you to Bettys

Fundraising

We are delighted that the staff of Bettys Stonegate in York have raised over £4,000 for IDAS. Each year the local branches of Bettys choose a charity and carry out fundraising events throughout the year to raise money. This year, staff have had raffles, held Bake and Cake sessions and hosted evening meal events which […]

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IDAS granted the Duke of York Initiative Award

Awards

We are proud that, along with a selection of other local charities, IDAS has been granted a Duke of York Community Initiative Award. The selection criteria for the award is strict and is based on how we work to ensure that people we support feel included in the delivery of our services. We do this […]

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