Vida Sheffield: 30 Years of Support & Impact
Vida Sheffield has supported women and girls across Sheffield for over 30 years. This timeline highlights key moments in the organisation’s journey, from its beginnings in 1995 through to closure in 2026.
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Sheffield Domestic Violence Forum
Offices with the Probation Service. Maureen Storey leads.
‘Just Stop It’ Public Awareness Campaign
South Yorkshire's Domestic Abuse Public Awareness Campaign. Information sharing across agencies increased.
Move to Carver House
First 3 year multi-agency strategy on domestic abuse. See, Hear, Speak Out launch event.
Rebranding and New Partnerships
Rebranding and opening of London Road office. DAFFS and SPG began. Domestic Abuse Awareness training took off. Sheffield celebrated 30 yrs of activism.
Developing Specialist Services
Launch of ‘Step by Step’ group tackling DA in South Yorkshire. IDVAS service developed. Training for magistrates introduced. Dr Marilyn Gregory appointed as chair.
Move to Knowle House
Sheffield Domestic Abuse Helpline launched. IDVAS pilot project in maternity services.
Vida Sheffield Re-established
Eva Therapy Service delivering 1:1 CBT therapy developed by Jane McLaren. IDVAS awarded CAADA Leading Lights Accreditation.
Community Recognition
Surveyed 2015 funding crisis thanks to Comic Relief and National Lottery. WAGI Flash Dance for One Billion Rising in the Peace Gardens. Vida Sky Dive!
Awareness and Adaptation
Corporate training launch of ‘Know the Line’ media campaign. COVID-19 saw the development of online offers and remote support.
Final Years
Maureen Storey retires after 27 years. Karen Hague MBE appointed. The service receives BACP accreditation. Petition launched to save VIDA reached 27k funding crisis reaches critical levels.
The Final Chapter: Funding Crisis & Closure
First Shortfall Notice: Services at Risk
27k+ Petition Presented to Sheffield Council
Closing Announcement for March 2025
Emergency Grant Package Rescues Operations
Final Funding Crisis: Closure Confirmed
Permanent Operational Closure