Vision
A world where women and children are free from abuse.
Who we are
Swansea Women's Aid is a women-only organisation which supports women, with or without children, who are affected by domestic abuse.
Values, Vision, Mission Statement and Key Principle
Mission Statement
Supporting and empowering women and children to live free from domestic violence and abuse in all its forms.
Key Principle
SWA recognises that violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence are gender-based forms of violence that are a cause and consequence of gender inequality.
Our values
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Excellence
In all we do and how we do it.
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Equality
Non-discriminatory and non-judgemental.
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Diversity
Everyone welcomed and valued.
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Women and children at the heart of all we do
Being supported, informing and directing services.
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Innovation
In service delivery and planning.
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Integrity
Honesty, reliability, trustworthiness.
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Empowerment
Encouraging women and children to reach their full potential.
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Confidential
Respecting privacy and lawful.
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Collaborative
Working with others to change things for the better.
Discover the Visionary Leadership Behind Our Women's Refuge Charity
Lynne Sanders has been the CEO of Swansea Women’s Aid since 2010, having joined the organisation in 1986 as a volunteer and working in a variety of roles, including 20 years as a support worker in refuge.
Her passion to ensure women and children are heard, believed, empowered, valued and safe has no limit. She works tirelessly, challenging practice when necessary and working closely with a range of agencies, statutory and voluntary, to promote women and children’s voices and ensure that service design, delivery and development considers their needs, removes any barriers to access and focuses on how best to support them in a strengths-based, needs-led, trauma-informed way.
Over the past 15 years, under Lynne’s management and guidance, the organisation has seen vast growth, both in size and expertise, providing a range of specialist accommodation, community and outreach services across Swansea for women and children experiencing Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence.
Annual report
Impact Report 2025-2026
Our Policies
At Swansea Women's Aid, we prioritise the safety and well-being of women and children. Our policies reflect our dedication to providing a supportive and nurturing environment.