We are incredibly proud to share some very special news.

NIDAS has been awarded Outstanding Organisation Winner 2025 at Ashfield District Council’s Discover Ashfield Awards.

To be recognised in the category Outstanding Organisation – Awarded to a charity / community group that has delivered amazing service to Ashfield’s residents and made a difference means more to us than we can fully put into words.

You can find more information about the awards here.

A True Honour for Our Community

To be recognised among so many inspiring local organisations is a true honour. Ashfield is home to passionate charities, community groups and volunteers who work tirelessly to improve lives every single day. To stand alongside them and to be chosen as the winner, is incredibly humbling.

This award is not just about NIDAS as an organisation. It represents:

• The dedication and compassion of our team

• The strength and courage of the women, children and families we support

• The belief and trust of our local community

Every phone call answered, every safety plan created, every counselling session delivered, it all adds up. And this award tells us that our community sees that work and values it.

Reflecting on What This Means

Domestic abuse has a devastating impact on individuals and families. Behind every statistic is a real person, a woman rebuilding her confidence, a child learning to feel safe again, a family beginning a new chapter.

At NIDAS, we see courage every day.

Winning the Outstanding Organisation Award reinforces that the work we do matters. It shows that providing high-quality, compassionate, trauma-informed support truly makes a difference in Ashfield.

But more importantly, it highlights something even bigger — that our community cares.

That people believe survivors deserve safety, dignity and hope.

Gratitude to Those Who Make This Possible

We could not do this work alone.

We are deeply grateful to our supporters, donors, partners and volunteers who stand beside us. Your belief in our mission allows us to continue creating positive change for those affected by domestic abuse.

Whether you:

• Donate regularly

• Fundraise for us

• Volunteer your time

• Partner with us professionally

• Share our message

You are part of this achievement.

This award belongs to all of us.

Our Commitment Moving Forward

While we feel incredibly proud, we also feel a strong sense of responsibility.

This recognition strengthens our commitment to:

• Continue growing our services

• Improve the support we provide

• Reach more women, children and families

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate care

• Advocate for lasting change

There is still so much work to do. Domestic abuse remains a reality for many families in Ashfield and beyond. But awards like this remind us that together, change is possible.

We will continue striving to be a safe place for those who need us most.

Join Us in Creating Change

We are humbled by this recognition, but our work continues.

If you feel proud of this achievement, we invite you to become part of the movement helping women and children reclaim their lives from domestic abuse.

There are many ways to get involved:

• Set up a monthly donation to provide consistent support for families in need

• Fundraise for NIDAS at your workplace, school or community group

• Shop online and raise money for NIDAS Give as you Live Online is the free and easy way to raise money for NIDAS – Nottinghamshire Independent Domestic Abuse Services when you shop online with 6,000+ stores.

• Share our work with friends and family

• Partner with us as a local business

Every contribution — no matter the size — helps create safety, hope and new beginnings.

Thank You for Standing With Us

We feel incredibly humbled by this recognition. It reminds us why we do what we do. It strengthens our determination to keep going. And it fills us with gratitude for every single person who believes in our mission.

Thank you for trusting us.
Thank you for supporting us.
Thank you for being part of this journey.

Together, we are helping women, children and families reclaim their lives — and that is something truly worth celebrating.