Perthshire Women's AidRegistered

The objects for which the Company is established are:- The relief of women, children and young people who have experienced or are in fear of domestic abuse perpetrated by partners or ex-partners by: (1) the provision of temporary refuge accommodation. (2) providing support and information on access to other services. (3) providing structured supportive opportunities to allow service users to make choices for their future. (4) liaising with other services, including the police, and advocating for women, children and young people affected by domestic abuse within legal and other protection services. The advancement of education by: (1) raising awareness of the effects of domestic abuse with the public and with young people in particular. and (2) providing opportunities for women, children and young people to shape the development of services, policy and practice at a strategic level. The promotion of equality and diversity by: upholding and promoting the rights of all women, children and young people who have experience of domestic abuse in the belief that violence against women is overwhelmingly perpetrated by men and is symptomatic of wider structural inequalities in society.