Please support our urgent Christmas appeal
We need your help. Christmas is meant to be the most wonderful time of the year, but for the 3,500 women, men, and children we support every December, it can be a frightening and isolating time. With your support, we can reach all the victims and survivors of domestic abuse in Yorkshire that urgently need […]
Join #TeamIDAS in next year's York 10K!
Calling all runners! We have a limited number of charity places for next year’s York 10K, taking place on Sunday, 4th August. Described as one of the country's most popular city runs, the York 10K starts from the Knavesmire and takes in some of York's most historic landmarks, including the city walls, Clifford’s Tower, and […]
Fundraiser story: Jordans Solicitors
Our corporate partners, Jordans Solicitors, recently walked from their offices in Selby to ours in York, to raise awareness and vital funds for our charity. This fundraising event was organised by Jane Matthews, Solicitor and Head of the Abuse Department at the Yorkshire based firm, and raised £770 for IDAS. Jane says, "As a proud […]
Team IDAS in the York 10K!
Thank you to everyone who ran, supported and cheered on Team IDAS in the York 10K on Sunday, 6th August. Over 40 colleagues, volunteers, survivors, supporters, and partners working in the police, crown prosecution service, and family law took part in the race, raising over £8,000 in vital funds. It was great to see so […]
Fundraiser story: Marie Dove
Marie Dove, who offers life coaching to women and is based in York, is walking the Yorkshire Three Peaks solo to raise funds for IDAS on 21st August. Marie says, "For many months, I have been thinking about how I can support the wonderful work of the Yorkshire-based charity IDAS. I love the ethos and […]
Fundraiser story: Verity Garrington
Back in March, Verity Garrington walked 100,000 steps in 24 hours and raised a fantastic £1,105 for IDAS. Verity has received support from IDAS in the past, and describes us as an ‘incredible’ charity that is close to her heart. Like many of the people we support, Verity wanted to do something to raise awareness […]
York Professionals Announces IDAS as its Charity of the Year
We're proud to have been chosen by York Professionals as its Charity of the Year in 2023, in what will be the not-for-profit organisation's 22nd year of representing the professional services sector in York. Elliot Rich, Chair, York Professionals said: “With so many extremely worthy charities to choose from the decision was not an easy […]
Please support IDAS' new match-funded campaign
IDAS has been selected to participate in the Big Give Kind²mind match-funded campaign. We hope to raise £10,000 in 7 days, to help us develop and deliver trauma-informed recovery groups for victims and survivors of domestic abuse, enabling them to recover from their experience and go on to live safe lives, free from abuse and […]
IDAS wins York Sport Award!
We were delighted to receive the Diversity and Inclusivity Award at last week’s York Sport Awards, in recognition of our Young Person’s Leadership Programme.