Doncaster domestic violence charity calls for donations during lockdown as cases rise

A Doncaster domestic violence charity has called for donations with the number of cases in the town rising as a result of the coronavirus lockdown.

By Darren Burke

Published 13th Apr 2020, 15:17 BST

Updated 13th Apr 2020, 15:18 BST

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Phoenix WoMen’s Aid, which offers support to men, women and children, has asked for people to donate cash.

A spokesman said: “Our community is in need of our support with emergency accommodation and supplies, more than ever during these unprecedented times.

“Our volunteers are still working through the crisis and we're driving forward with the opening of a new male and family refuge in Doncaster, the first of it's kind in our area.

Domestic violence has increased in Doncaster since the coronavirus lockdown.

“With the charity shop closed and our volunteers stretched with the COVID-19 isolation lockdown, we're in need of your help now.”

“We have alread received a huge increase in referrals since the lockdown restrictions came into play.”

Anyone who can donate can do so HERE

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