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Friday 24 January, 2025
Funding cut threatens one of the UK’s longest-standing domestic abuse charities
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Life-saving domestic abuse charity support centre and survivor services facing closure in Cheshire after almost 50 years of serviceCharity MyCWA (Cheshire Without Abuse) supported almost 4,000 vulnerable adults and children last yearCheshire East Council has confirmed there is no funding from April 2025 onwardsMyCWA has launched an emergency appeal for funding to keep support centre and services openClosure threatens 24/7 crisis line that handled over 1,000 out of hours emergency calls last yearCouncil’s own report warns cutting funding would increase risks and strain public services
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Funding cut threatens one of the UK’s longest-standing domestic abuse charities
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Friday 24 January, 2025 Funding cut threatens one of the UK’s longest-standing domestic abuse charities KEY POINTS: Life-saving domestic abuse charity support centre and survivor services facing closure in Cheshire after almost 50 years of serviceCharity MyCWA (Cheshire Without Abuse) supported almost 4,000 vulnerable adults and children last yearCheshire East Council has confirmed there is