Rachel Williams believes domestic abuse support organisations provide essential assistance to countless individuals, and financial constraints should never prevent such vital help from being available.
Having endured more than 18 years of domestic abuse herself, she emphasises the critical necessity of proper investment in support organisations.
She stated that it is regrettable that organisations must seek to obtain funds simply to continue operating, calling this situation disgraceful.
Violence against women in the home continues to be a persistent problem throughout Newport and its neighbouring regions, with Gwent Police logging a total of 8,902 domestic abuse incidents during 2024. The demand for victim support services has never been greater.
Cyfannol Women’s Aid strives to support vulnerable women, guaranteeing they have somewhere secure to turn. Yet without further financial support, achieving this goal proves nearly unattainable, and charitable organisations will struggle to address the increasing need for assistance.
Sarah Kirkpatrick, leader of Welsh Women’s Aid, observed that the cost of doing nothing extends beyond monetary terms and results in restricted and destroyed lives.
With public support, initiatives such as A Mile A Day in May can substantially benefit local support services.
Following a prosperous 2025 campaign that collected £859 for Cyfannol and affiliated charitable organisations, Welsh Women’s Aid A Mile A Day in May returns in 2026 with ambitions for even greater achievement.
Regardless of whether participants prefer walking, wheeling, or swimming, this initiative welcomes complete participation, motivating individuals of all capabilities to get involved and positively impact the women in their communities.
Register now to become part of the A Mile a Day in May 2026 campaign.
For additional information regarding the campaign and ways to assist women in your local community, visit: https://justgiving.com/campaign/amileadayinmayforcyfannol2026