The Charity Show
Domestic abuse, brain injury, and the power of charity partnerships - with Steffi Bechelet and Hannah Williams
Published: 24 February 2025 at 01:01 Europe/London
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Episode notes
In this episode of The Charity Show, Tim Beynon and Piers Townley are joined by Steffi Bechelet from Brainkind and Hannah Williams from Women's Aid to explore the critical but often-overlooked link between domestic abuse and brain injury.
They discuss:
- The shocking prevalence of brain injuries among domestic abuse survivors and why greater awareness is urgently needed.
- How Brainkind and Women's Aid formed their groundbreaking partnership and the innovative steps they’re taking to gather vital data.
- The power of collaboration in the charity sector and how working together can amplify impact.
- The emotional toll of working in this field and strategies for maintaining well-being.
- Practical advice for charities looking to build meaningful partnerships and drive real change.
This episode is essential listening for anyone working in the charity sector or interested in the intersection of health, social justice, and collaboration.
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Chapters
(00:00) Welcome to Episode 20
(05:59) Introducing Steffi and Hannah - Interview part 1
(23:19) News
(31:43) Steffi and Hannah - Interview part 2
(53:56) Superstars of the Week
Featured charities and useful links
- Brainkind – Learn more about their work on brain injury support and research: https://www.brainkind.org.uk
- Women's Aid – Find support and information on domestic abuse: https://www.womensaid.org.uk
- Brainkind's "Too Many to Count" Report – Read the full report on the link between domestic abuse and brain injury: https://www.brainkind.org.uk/too-many-to-count-report
- Radio 4 Women’s Hour Episode – Listen to the discussion on Brainkind’s research (if still available): BBC Radio 4 Women's Hour(Find the relevant episode in the archive)
- On Track by Women's Aid – Learn about the case management and outcomes measurement system: https://www.womensaid.org.uk/our-research-and-evidence/on-track/
- Royal Foundation’s Blue Light Together Initiative – Supporting emergency responders' mental health: https://www.bluelighttogether.org.uk
- Barnardo’s £18 Million Donation Announcement – Read more about the transformative gift: https://www.barnardos.org.uk
- British Dyslexia Association – Alexandria Crystal’s Petition – Sign and support her campaign to fund screening for neurodivergent conditions in schools & teacher training: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/701461
- Cancer Research UK’s Campaign with Faye – See the latest on their marketing campaign: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org
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Note from Tim and Piers
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