What are the benefits for Women's Aid members?
There are many benefits to being a Women’s Aid member:
Publications
- SAFE magazine (quarterly)
- Monthly ‘Women’s Aid Domestic Violence Newsletter’ by email and other regular mailings on different topics
Advice and Support
- Access to all regional networking
- Free briefing papers and regular updates on changing law and policy
- Information about conferences, seminars and training
Discounts
- Discounts on selected conferences/seminars
- Discounts on training
- Discounts on selected Women’s Aid publications
You also get the opportunity to support Women’s Aid campaigns.
Full Members (direct providers of domestic and sexual violence services) also receive additional benefits:
- UKrefugesonline: free access and inclusion for up to 3 entries and a 50% discount on any further entries
- Financial benefits through group discounts specially negotiated for members e.g. insurance and advice/support on practical issues such as Health and Safety group
- Access to members area and members’ forum on website
- Advice, information & consultancy on provision of specialist services
- Access to Women’s Aid national conference and national specialist working groups
- Use of the Women’s Aid Member logo (available in Member's Area)
Specialist Refuge Insurance Policy
Women's Aid can offer members a Specialist Refuge Insurance Policy through our Refuge Guard Insurance Scheme, a bespoke insurance policy which has been made available through D E Ford Insurance Brokers Limited. Highlighted below are some of the advantages of this special arrangement:
- Competitive premiums
- Excellent claims handling service
- Complete confidentiality
- Wide scope of cover including:
‘All Risks’ cover for both Buildings (if applicable) & Contents
Cover for loss of revenue following damage
Cover for cash
Public/Products Liability - £20 Million Limit of Indemnity
Employers Liability - £20 Million Limit of Indemnity
Personal Accident cover for staff and volunteers
Fidelity Guarantee
Professional Indemnity
Commercial Legal Expenses
As a policy holder you will also gain access to a dedicated Health & Safety website with complementary telephone advice. If you would like any further information on this policy please visit www.deford.co.uk or contact one of the following representatives at DE Ford:
Angela Crossan: 01904 520976
Tracy Scott: 01904 520204
DE Ford Insurance Brokers Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority


