Sefton Women's and Children's Aid

Some of our achievements to date:

In 1996, Chief Executive Lesley Paterson, was voted Soroptimists 'Woman of the Year'.

SWACA's contribution to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) Merseyside Domestic Violence Working Group led to a nomination in the 'Policies and Cases' award category in the CPS National Equality & Diversity Recognition Awards 2003-04.  The Merseyside Group, which includes CPS, police and SWACA, had their work commended for being the first multi-agency training on Domestic Violence for the CPS in the country.

In 2003, SWACA was awarded a certificate of 'Good Practice' by Merseyside Police Authority.  The agency was nominated as an initiative making an outstanding contribution to crime reduction and community safety at Merseyside Community Safety Awards 2002.  SWACA continue to work in partnership with Merseyside Police.

Merseyside Women Making a Difference was awarded to us in 2003.

In 2007 the organisation was awarded the Community Heroes Award as 'Team of the Year'.