Hearing about violence committed against the women and young people we work with is an every day occurrence at Basis. Such violence is in often repeated, ongoing, extreme levels of violence, often by people women and girls thought they could trust. For others its violence that is perpetrated on victims of which the perpetrators somehow … Continue reading Big Give Violence Against Women & Girls (Oct 11- 18)
In the past few weeks we’ve seen an increase in articles about the Managed Approach; though our workload is higher than ever we’ve taken the time to write this statement in the hope that it will offer insight into the complexity and nuance that the situation deserves and so often lacking in the articles we … Continue reading Statement Basis Yorkshire April 2023
As a charity that supports women who sex work and women and young people who are sexually exploited, we know: how hard it is to ask for help: ITSNOTOK to be afraid you won’t be believed. that people who experience racism and people from LGBTQ+ communities may find it even harder to ask … Continue reading #ITSNOTOK
Basis Calls to Action to end Violence Against Women & Girls 16 Days of Activism As a charity the vast majority of the women and girls of the women we support are affected by violence. Violence comes in many different forms, sometimes more visible than others and most victims who are affected come from all … Continue reading Ending Violence Against Women
National Ugly Mugs (NUM), Basis Yorkshire and POW Nottingham are looking to contract someone with experience in (cross-)organisational development and partnership working to support a collaboration between three of the UK’s leading sex worker support organisations. About the role Our three organisations are looking for an organisational developer or strategic planner to work alongside us … Continue reading Seeking an Organisational Development Consultant