Supporting women, girls and families through service, fundraising and campaigning is at the core of what we do. We have been involved in many projects over recent years and have formed partnerships with, among others, Mary’s Meals, The Prince’s Trust, Wakefield City of Sanctuary, Barnardo’s Young Carers, Askham Grange and New Hall Women’s Prisons.
We have planted lots of trees, donated several Dementia robotic cats and have sponsored a Blue Plaque in Wakefield to recognise the work of Florence Beaumont in the campaign for women’s rights and suffrage.
Wearing it Orange
Wearing orange is the signature symbol of the United Nations' "Orange the World" campaign, which calls for global action to eliminate and prevent violence against women and girls. We do this during the UK 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence from 25 November to 10 December every year, but we also wear orange at events around the district throughout the year at our Orange Cafes to signal that the work to support an end to violence against women and girls never stops.
Caring for our environment
SI Wakefield and District have supported the SIGBI Federation project, to plant trees in the district and virtually, over 250 trees have been put in the ground. The virtual plantation has continued to grow in the past year and has seen a further 50 trees added! Recently our environmental work has expended to include not only tree planting as part of the White Rose Forest but also local litter picks to help keep our communities clean and healthy.
Supporting local Care Leavers
Many members have long been supporting local food banks, donations have continued to be made as this source of support has become even more important as many people struggle to “Eat or Heat”. More recently we have been donating items to support the local Next Steps who look after children between 16-25 who have left the care system as they embark upon adulthood without the parental support many of us take for granted.
Knitting, Knotting and Stitching for good causes
Using our talents to create things for multiple charities is another practical service we undertake. Recently we have knitted and crocheted blankets for newborns and the elderly, newborn baby clothes, Poppies for remembrance displays, Mini Innocent smoothie Hats for AgeUK, Orange decorations and brooches for the 16 days of activism and many more besides! We have also deployed our sewing machines to create reusable period products for young girls – some of us are a talented lot!
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