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Pets & Domestic Abuse: Uncovering the Hidden Victims

A Barrier to Refuge Shockingly, pets themselves can become a barrier to survivors seeking refuge from abusive relationships. Many survivors stay with their abusers out of concern for their pets’ safety or loyalty to their animal companions. Survivors may be unable to use foster care … Read more

Empowering Survivors: The Impact of Welcome Packs at Valley House

In a world that should be a safe haven for everyone, the harsh reality of domestic abuse continues to haunt countless individuals and families. Last year alone, our organisation provided refuge and support to 131 adults and 113 children fleeing the clutches of domestic violence. … Read more

We would like to welcome Liz Maffey as our newest trustee.

New trustee, Liz joins us with a wealth of experience in relation to data management and analysis, measuring impact and outcomes. We are excited to be able to utilise her knowledge and expertise to support us in ensuring we meet one of our 5 areas … Read more

Valley House Internet Pilot

Valley House have access to a number of safe properties, but none of these properties have internet connectivity, the Valley House Internet Pilot aims to change that. Not having access to the internet resulted in service users having to use phones and unaffordable data which … Read more

Trauma Training

In January 2023 Coventry and Warwickshire Trauma Vanguard Project & Coventry and Warwickshire Safeguarding Partnerships (Positive Directions) did a “shout out” for professionals to become trauma informed trainers attending their Trauma Training and our CEO LJ, answered the call! Alongside other professionals from across a … Read more

LGBTQ+ abuse – Paige shares her story of domestic abuse

Paige’s journey is an inspiring testament to the resilience and strength of survivors within the LGBTQ+ community, and her story serves as a beacon of hope for those who may be facing similar challenges. As an abuse survivor and former service user of Valley House, … Read more

Family Links – Nurturing Programme

What is the Nurturing Programme? Children are rewarding, stimulating and fun, but looking after them can be stressful and challenging. The Nurturing Programme helps deal with those challenges so that you can have a calmer, happier life. A tried and tested programme, it helps us … Read more

Community Garden Project

Valley House would like to congratulate 🎉 its Young Parents Team for being awarded a grant of £1,500 from Coventry General Charities towards the renovation of our Community Garden 👩‍🌾👨‍🌾! This project will not only be a great help to all staff and service users … Read more