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The Water Lily Project
The headline sponsor of WEAF’s Annual Gala Dinner & Awards 2024, Beagle Aircraft, has chosen to support the Water Lily Project – a percentage of ticket sales will be donated to this worthy charity.
The Water Lily Project is a Christian charity that is passionate about supporting and empowering women across Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole areas and helping them back to independent living.
Water Lily Project provides life-changing support to women facing crises such as domestic abuse (85% of beneficiaries), mental health challenges, and financial hardship. Through a holistic, three-phase approach, the charity delivers personalised 1:1 support, group workshops like the Pattern Changing Course, and Mental Health Resilience sessions, helping women to overcome trauma and regain stability.
The final phase focuses on rebuilding a sense of community and independence through activities that nurture confidence and connection, such as mindfulness walks and craft workshops.
The charity’s goal is to bring women from crisis to a new life where they can thrive again. The Water Lily Project provides free support for one year which includes up to 12 hours 1:1 support with a Support Worker.
Water Lily Project’s Support Workers, trained in domestic abuse support and mental health first aid, offer immediate help to women in crisis, providing emotional and practical assistance with things like housing, accessing benefits and legal support, and emotional wellbeing.
Women referred to Water Lily often come from GP’s, Social Prescribers, Police, Citizens Advice and local community organisations. The charity’s comprehensive services ensure that women have the tools and support to rebuild their lives and become self-sufficient.
Steve Forster, Managing Director of Beagle Aircraft, said: “Water Lily is a cause close to the team’s heart here at Beagle. We are pleased to elevate our support by making it our chosen charity for WEAF’s annual gala dinner and awards.”
Andy Gilbert, CEO of Water Lily Project, commented: “Water Lily is a small charity with a big impact. In the year 2023-24 we supported 186 women from across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. We receive no local government funding and are reliant on donations, grants and a small income from our community café. Therefore, we are delighted to be Beagle Aircraft’s chosen charity for this occasion.”