We are extremely fortunate to have a staff team
who are highly qualified and experienced, we also have a pool of
skilled volunteers and sessional staff who support the
organisation in a variety of ways.
Trustees
Our trustees have a wide range of skills and
diverse professional backgrounds, we currently have a board of 7
trustees and 2 co-opted members. Our chair has been with the
organisation for over 20 years and is a qualified Social worker, our
treasurer is a Chartered accountant and our other trustees have
backgrounds in safeguarding, business support, policy and
health.
Patrons
We are fortunate to have 2 patrons who support
the organisation they are:
Pauline Quinn OBE was the Director of Midwifery, Blackburn, Hyndburn and Ribble Valley NHS Trust and received an OBE for services to the NHS. Pauline brings with her a wealth of experience and knowledge of services to women and children. She has been a supporter of BDDWA for over 20 years and we are extremely fortunate to have her support.
Graham Liver who presents the popular morning BBC Radio Lancashire's breakfast show.
Pauline Quinn OBE was the Director of Midwifery, Blackburn, Hyndburn and Ribble Valley NHS Trust and received an OBE for services to the NHS. Pauline brings with her a wealth of experience and knowledge of services to women and children. She has been a supporter of BDDWA for over 20 years and we are extremely fortunate to have her support.
Graham Liver who presents the popular morning BBC Radio Lancashire's breakfast show.
Management Team
Shigufta Khan CEO has been with the
organisation since 2007 and is an experienced practitioner a
qualified IDVA and an expert on Honour Based Abuse & Forced
Marriages. Shigufta delivers training on Domestic Abuse, Honour Based
Abuse & Forced Marriages both locally and nationally.
Debbie Springham Operational Manager has been with the organisation since 2006, Debbie overseas the finance and business management of the organisation. Debbie also overseas the refuges providing guidance and support to the team.
Debbie Springham Operational Manager has been with the organisation since 2006, Debbie overseas the finance and business management of the organisation. Debbie also overseas the refuges providing guidance and support to the team.
Staff Team
Our dedicated staff team compromises of IDVAs /
ISVA who are accredited by Safelives and Lime Culture in
addition the team have a range of skills and specialise in substance
misuse, young people and working with victims of sexual abuse, Honour
Based Abuse and Forced Marriage.
Our Refuge team are experienced in working with victims of domestic abuse and enabling victims and children to develop self confidence and resilience.
We have a dedicated young people's team who between them have qualifications in counselling, Safelives accreditation and experience of working with children and young people. The team deliver a range of programmes, education work and 1:1 interventions.
We are fortunate to have an onsite Practice Educator who supports social work students on placement and also provides 1:1 support to victims accessing us in a crisis situation.
We have an experienced Outreach team who provide support to victims and their families in the community.
Our work is supported by Volunteers and we have a dedicated Volunteer coordinator who provides training and supervision to our volunteers.
Our staff team in addition to the qualifications & experience they have in Domestic abuse also have a variety of qualifications and training in related fields. The diversity and experience of our practitioners enables us to offer victims and their families a holistic service.
Our Refuge team are experienced in working with victims of domestic abuse and enabling victims and children to develop self confidence and resilience.
We have a dedicated young people's team who between them have qualifications in counselling, Safelives accreditation and experience of working with children and young people. The team deliver a range of programmes, education work and 1:1 interventions.
We are fortunate to have an onsite Practice Educator who supports social work students on placement and also provides 1:1 support to victims accessing us in a crisis situation.
We have an experienced Outreach team who provide support to victims and their families in the community.
Our work is supported by Volunteers and we have a dedicated Volunteer coordinator who provides training and supervision to our volunteers.
Our staff team in addition to the qualifications & experience they have in Domestic abuse also have a variety of qualifications and training in related fields. The diversity and experience of our practitioners enables us to offer victims and their families a holistic service.
