I thought I would email to say a massive thank you for all of your support over this last year. Your support has been invaluable to the police and also the VEO team and we are very lucky to have you especially in our moments where we are desperately trying to secure emergency accommodation or just help with travel costs for a fleeing victim. I do not know what we would have done without your support and guidance. One particular case stands out for me where you supported me with a Zimbabwean victim who was trying to flee her abusive relationship from her husband. She had visa issues and also very reliant upon her husband, but with our joint up approach the victim was in good hands and you happened to know of a Zimbabwean community who you put the victim in touch with, where she was offered help and support, was offered 121 support and was able to stay with another Zimbabwean female, you also managed to get her free legal advice around her visa.
This is just one of many examples where you have exceeded our expectations, so thank you again for all your hard work and support đ.
I have used QPCO on several occasions and have been overwhelmed by the speed in which they have been able to arrange accommodation for vulnerable victims of rape / serious sexual offences. One of my victims had a chaotic lifestyle and was living in an unsafe and toxic situation and was then raped and sexually exploited. The second victim was in an abusive marriage and her husband had repeatedly raped / sexually abused her. After exploring various avenues for help with temporary housing (for the second victim I had been chasing Harrow housing for four days), I contacted QPCO very late in the day for both victims, and within ten minutes they had arranged hotel accommodation with breakfast. This allowed us the time to find a more appropriate and long term solution for both victims, getting them to a place of safety and ensuring relevant agencies were able to support both ladies. QPCO most certainly go the extra mile to support vulnerable people, offering both practical and emotional support, including food banks, interpreting, signposting etc. This is probably the most supportive voluntary agency I have worked with in a long time and their passion for vulnerable people is remarkable to see â we need more agencies like this to support the work we do because statutory services are stretched and cannot offer immediate support in many instances. Marie-Ange will make herself available at all hours â including late at night â to ensure a victim has food, clothing, toiletries etc. Every member of the QPCO family is kind, empathic and generous in both their time and energy â all a huge asset to Bedford.
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đ§This course was curated and is run by one of our staff members who has fled from domestic violence themselves.
đŞThe purpose of this project is to empower survivors who will be weary of calling tradespeople once they move back into the community.
đ¨Every week, the course covers a different topic, such as changing a lightbulb, assembling furniture, and becoming familiar with household essentials like meters, fuse boxes and boilers. Installing a shelf, a curtain pole and much more!
đ§We provide all equipment and any interpreters required for class members for any language imaginable.
đŞThank you to the fabulous teacher featured in this video: Melanie Cutler @ewe_neek
- & Thank you to @stonewateruk for allowing us to deliver a pilot course of this workshop at one of your fantastic refuges!đŤś
#domesticabuse #domesticviolenceawareness #womensrefuge #domesticabusesurvivor
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đ§This course was curated and is run by one of our staff members who has fled from domestic violence themselves.
đŞThe purpose of this project is to empower survivors who will be weary of calling tradespeople once they move back into the community.
đ¨Every week, the course covers a different topic, such as changing a lightbulb, assembling furniture, and becoming familiar with household essentials like meters, fuse boxes and boilers. Installing a shelf, a curtain pole and much more!
đ§We provide all equipment and any interpreters required for class members for any language imaginable.
đŞThank you to the fabulous teacher featured in this video: Melanie Cutler @ewe_neek
- & Thank you to @stonewateruk for allowing us to deliver a pilot course of this workshop at one of your fantastic refuges!đŤś
#domesticabuse #domesticviolenceawareness #womensrefuge #domesticabusesurvivor
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đââď¸From April to October, the class is held at Jubilee Park, in the ward of Kingsbrook.
-Every Monday from 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm.
đââď¸From October to March, the class is held at the Faraday community centre.
-Every Monday from 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm.
đď¸These free fitness classes were formed to give a safe space to exercise to a diverse range of communities who would not ordinarily attend a gym or a fitness class.
đââď¸No need to book, just turn up. Any and all are welcome, regardless of age or fitness ability. Wear anything youâre comfortable in.
đLink in our bio for more information on this fitness class and all of our present and past projects.
#fitnessclass #groupfitness #outdoorfitness #healthylifestyle
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đââď¸From April to October, the class is held at Jubilee Park, in the ward of Kingsbrook.
-Every Monday from 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm.
đââď¸From October to March, the class is held at the Faraday community centre.
-Every Monday from 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm.
đď¸These free fitness classes were formed to give a safe space to exercise to a diverse range of communities who would not ordinarily attend a gym or a fitness class.
đââď¸No need to book, just turn up. Any and all are welcome, regardless of age or fitness ability. Wear anything youâre comfortable in.
đLink in our bio for more information on this fitness class and all of our present and past projects.
#fitnessclass #groupfitness #outdoorfitness #healthylifestyle
An amazing day @stmschoolbedford @stm_sixthform for their cultural day. We brought volunteers, staff and trustees for young people to meet Bedford communities. A very lively event with music, dance, food and lots of colors. We are looking to work further with the school on our youth program! Thanks you to everyone from the QPCO team that attended đ#communities #MakingBedfordamoreinclusivetown #weareqpco #youtprogram #workingtogether
An amazing day @stmschoolbedford @stm_sixthform for their cultural day. We brought volunteers, staff and trustees for young people to meet Bedford communities. A very lively event with music, dance, food and lots of colors. We are looking to work further with the school on our youth program! Thanks you to everyone from the QPCO team that attended đ#communities #MakingBedfordamoreinclusivetown #weareqpco #youtprogram #workingtogether
Fabulous #teambuilding day yesterday run by Katrina at @beeandbottle.ceramics. Thank you for a fruitful and inspirational day! #Teamwork #weareqpco
Fabulous #teambuilding day yesterday run by Katrina at @beeandbottle.ceramics. Thank you for a fruitful and inspirational day! #Teamwork #weareqpco
Amazing afternoon at Kenya Community in Bedford and Surrounding areas #BBQ yesterday. We are priviledged to work with this community and support them when needed! #kenya #community #BuildingResilience
Amazing afternoon at Kenya Community in Bedford and Surrounding areas #BBQ yesterday. We are priviledged to work with this community and support them when needed! #kenya #community #BuildingResilience
Powerful words from Busingye Johnston about what commemorating 30 years since the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi means to him.
Remember, Reunite and Renew
Over a million Tutsi were killed in a period of 100 days. Mass graves are still being found in Rwanda today.
#weareqpco #b2or #kwibuka30 #kwibuka #preventgenocide
Powerful words from Busingye Johnston about what commemorating 30 years since the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi means to him.
Remember, Reunite and Renew
Over a million Tutsi were killed in a period of 100 days. Mass graves are still being found in Rwanda today.
#weareqpco #b2or #kwibuka30 #kwibuka #preventgenocide
An interview clip from our 30th Commemoration event of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi.
The brave and incredibly eloquent Antoinette answers what commemorating 30 years since the genocide means to her.
Over a million Tutsi were killed in a period of 100 days. Mass graves are still being found in Rwanda today.
#weareqpco #b2or #kwibuka30 #kwibuka #preventgenocide
An interview clip from our 30th Commemoration event of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi.
The brave and incredibly eloquent Antoinette answers what commemorating 30 years since the genocide means to her.
Over a million Tutsi were killed in a period of 100 days. Mass graves are still being found in Rwanda today.
#weareqpco #b2or #kwibuka30 #kwibuka #preventgenocide
This 30th commemoration event of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi is the first instalment of our new âBack To Our Rootsâ #b2or project, bringing awareness to the unrepresented genocide.
In this project, we will bring survivorsâ testimonies to local schools to educate the younger generations about this all-too-often forgotten piece of history.
We learn about our history to acknowledge and learn from it so as not to repeat the past.
Remember, Reunite and Renew.
-Thank you to the Rwandan High Commissioner for your attendance @rwandainuk
-Thank you to the Rwandan community for your attendance.
-Thank you @thehigginsbedford for hosting us.
-Thank you @bedfordboroughcouncil for raising the Rwandan flag for us.
-Thank you @flavourfeast.01 for supplying wonderful traditional food.
#kwibuka30 #kwibuka #preventgenocide #weareqpco
This 30th commemoration event of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi is the first instalment of our new âBack To Our Rootsâ #b2or project, bringing awareness to the unrepresented genocide.
In this project, we will bring survivorsâ testimonies to local schools to educate the younger generations about this all-too-often forgotten piece of history.
We learn about our history to acknowledge and learn from it so as not to repeat the past.
Remember, Reunite and Renew.
-Thank you to the Rwandan High Commissioner for your attendance @rwandainuk
-Thank you to the Rwandan community for your attendance.
-Thank you @thehigginsbedford for hosting us.
-Thank you @bedfordboroughcouncil for raising the Rwandan flag for us.
-Thank you @flavourfeast.01 for supplying wonderful traditional food.
#kwibuka30 #kwibuka #preventgenocide #weareqpco
