Support and funding

When you support New Dawn New Day, you are helping women rebuild their lives in a way that feels safe, steady and possible.

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How can you support new dawn new day?

We work alongside women who have come into contact with the Criminal Justice System, many of whom are facing multiple complex challenges. Your support helps make this work possible, whether through donations, volunteering, events or working in partnership with us.

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Your donation helps create a space where women feel safe, supported and able to move forward with their lives in a positive way. Every contribution helps us continue this work and reach more women when it matters most.

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raise funds for us

By fundraising for New Dawn New Day, you are helping more women access the support they need. Whether you take on a personal challenge, organise an event or support us in your own way, you are helping make that first step feel possible for someone who needs it.

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Volunteer with Us

Volunteers are a valued part of New Dawn New Day. Their time, care and consistency help us offer meaningful support to the women we work alongside.
Whether working directly with women or supporting behind the scenes, every role contributes to creating a safe, supportive and steady environment.

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Work for Us

Working with New Dawn New Day means being part of a team that values compassion, understanding and consistency. We welcome interest from people who share our values and want to make a meaningful difference.

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Your donations make a huge difference…

New Dawn New Day relies on the generosity of our funders and donors. Without your support we would not be able to deliver our vital and life-changing work with women and girls.

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“When you walk into the centre it feels like a huge hug. The energy and atmosphere are so lovely, even talking on the phone to staff. It’s a safe space & I can drop my walls”

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Fundraise for us

Fundraising for New Dawn New Day helps us continue providing vital support to women who may be facing complex and difficult circumstances.

Every pound raised makes a difference. Whether it is a personal challenge, a community event or something simple and creative, your efforts help ensure more women can access the support they need, when they need it.

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As well as supporting our work financially, fundraising also helps raise awareness of the realities many women face and the importance of trauma-informed support.

Getting started

If you are thinking about fundraising for us, we would love to hear from you. We ask that you get in touch first so we can support you and share our fundraising guidelines.

Where possible, we can help by:

Sharing your fundraising activity on our social media
Providing information about our work
Offering guidance to help you plan your activity

To get started, please complete the form below; a member of our team will be in touch to talk through your ideas.

Fundraising Form

Once we have approved your fundraising activity we can send you any appropriate information such as leaflets, sponsor forms etc. 

How we use your information

The information you provide through this form will be used by New Dawn New Day to respond to your enquiry or referral and, where appropriate, to provide or arrange support.

We will only collect and use information that is necessary for this purpose and will handle your personal information securely and in accordance with our Privacy Notice.

Where necessary to provide support, manage risk or meet our legal and safeguarding responsibilities, information may be shared with relevant professionals or partner organisations in accordance with our data protection and safeguarding responsibilities.

Please see our Privacy Notice for more information about how New Dawn New Day collects, uses, stores and protects personal information.

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Runs and Challenge Events

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Alton Towers 5k, 10k and Kids Race

An exciting event suitable for the whole family taking place within Alton Towers Theme Park! Take on a 5k, 10k or kids race, earning a unique themed medal before enjoying all the brilliant rides at the park.

All Virtual Events

Fundraising on your terms! Virtual races and challenges allow everyone to take part in their own time, from the comfort of your own home or area. There are so many different options, sign up and see what you could do!

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Chase the Sun 5k and 10k

Choose your distance and race around the flat and fast Airfield course at Prestwold Hall course before the sun goes down! The perfect venue to test a new distance or go for your personal best!

All Midlands Events 

Take a look at all local runs and challenge events, pick and choose which events take your fancy and enter as many as you like

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Dog Jog

A fun virtual challenge to take on with your four legged friend! Complete this relaxed friendly challenge whenever suits you and earn a medal for yourself and collar clip for your doggo

Leicester Half Marathon and 10k

Leicester’s biggest running event returns this October! Choose your distance 10k or Half Marathon and help us to make a difference in the lives of local women and girls

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Taking on a challenge?

If you have any questions about fundraising runs or challenge events, we’re here to help.

Planning something that isn’t listed? That’s absolutely fine. Get in touch and tell us what you have in mind. We’ll be happy to support you in a way that works for you.

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our funding

new dawn new day currently receives funding from…

Our partners and supporters

New Dawn New Day is committed to creating meaningful, lasting change in a way that is responsible and sustainable.
Our work is made possible through a combination of funding from charitable trusts, local services and public organisations, alongside donations, client contributions and training activities.

We are grateful to the organisations that currently support our work, and we welcome opportunities to work with others who share our commitment to supporting women.

Ministry Of Justice

Our Just Women project is funded by the Ministry of Justice. We deliver this in partnership with national charity Changing Lives and the Women’s Specialist Team at the Probation Service. 

The Ministry Of Justice also funds some of our core services as well as funding  Reach Out, our intensive support service for women who face additional barriers to accessing support and completing their orders. 

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Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner

We work in partnership with our local Police and Crime Commissioner to divert women away from offending offering a specialist Out of Court Resolution for women who are arrested in Leicestershire. 

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The Triangle Trust 1949 Fund

The Triangle Trust supports our Out of Court Resolution work with younger women under 25. We have seen a clear rise in referrals from this age group, and this funding lets us shape support that is flexible and age-appropriate, rooted in our trauma-informed approach.

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The Charles Hayward Foundation

The Charles Hayward Foundation also supports our Out of Court Resolution project, helping us offer more intensive wraparound support to women with higher levels of need, who often need more time, consistency and care.

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Smallwood Trust

Smallwood Trust funds a role that works across all our projects to respond quickly when women are in crisis because of the rising cost of living, from getting set up with a food bank to registering with a GP or sorting emergency travel.

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The AB Charitable Trust

The AB Charitable Trust provides core, unrestricted funding. It helps keep the lights on and pays for the core team behind the scenes, so the rest of our work can happen.

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Our Approach to Funding

We seek to secure the maximum investment in our services from a diverse range of sources to ensure that we are not over-reliant on a single source of funding.

We also aim to generate income from trading activities such as selling products and services as well as raising funds from donations and fundraising events.

How the Money is Spent

New Dawn New Day’s services are people focused and rely on a team of staff and volunteers to work directly with our clients. Therefore the greatest portion of expenditure is on staff and volunteer costs. We have 17 full and part time paid staff, 2 volunteers and 8 Trustees.

The second highest expenditure is our premises costs which include everything from rent and utilities to cleaning, repairs and maintenance. Our premises offer a range of one-to-one consultation rooms and group activity spaces as well as office space for staff and volunteers.

Each year we submit our accounts and annual report to the Charity Commission, which is available to the public. 

Volunteer with Us

Volunteers are a valued part of New Dawn New Day. Their time, care and consistency help us offer meaningful support to the women we work alongside.

Whether working directly with women or supporting behind the scenes, every role contributes to creating a safe, supportive and steady environment.

How we support our volunteers

We understand that supporting others requires the right support in place. Our volunteers receive ongoing guidance and care throughout their time with us.
This includes:

A structured training programme covering trauma-informed practice, safeguarding, confidentiality, boundaries and mental health awareness
Ongoing support and supervision, including regular check-ins and guidance
Group reflective practice sessions with other volunteers
Opportunities to gain meaningful experience in a supportive environment

Ways you can get involved

  • Providing one-to-one support, either in person or over the phone
  • Supporting and co-facilitating therapeutic group programmes
  • Helping with administration or social media
  • Taking part in fundraising activities and events
  • Sharing your skills or experience, such as yoga, crafts or exercise sessions
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Interested in volunteering?

We do not currently have any volunteer vacancies.

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work in partnership with New Dawn New Day

The women we support often face multiple and complex challenges. No single service can meet every need, which is why partnership working is at the heart of what we do.

We work alongside organisations who share our commitment to supporting women in a way that feels joined-up, consistent and accessible.

By working together, we can reduce barriers, strengthen support and create better outcomes for the women and girls we serve.
We have strong local partnerships and can offer opportunities for joint delivery, shared learning and, where appropriate, co-location from our women’s centre in Leicester.

We are also open to developing wider partnerships that support long-term change, whether that is through service delivery, innovation or shared funding opportunities.

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New Dawn New Day offers delivery partners:

Experience in gender-responsive, trauma-informed support for women and girls
Expert knowledge of women’s offending, diversion and rehabilitation
A safe, women-only environment
Evidence-based group programmes and one-to-one support
A 40-year successful track record in changing the lives of women and girls in Leicester and Leicestershire
Strong local networks and established referral pathways
Access to women who may not engage with mainstream services

Who we work well with

We work best with organisations that:
Share our values and commitment to supporting women with care and understanding
Bring expertise that complements and strengthens outcomes
Are well run and open to innovation
Are open to collaboration, learning and working in genuine partnership
Interested in working together?

If your organisation would like to explore working with New Dawn New Day, we would welcome a conversation.
Please get in touch with our Chief Executive to discuss how we might work together.

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Jobs at New Dawn New Day

Working at New Dawn New Day is meaningful and rewarding, and at times can also be challenging.

We are a small team of experienced and committed staff who care deeply about supporting women with complex needs. The work we do requires patience, understanding and a trauma-informed approach, as well as the ability to work alongside women in a way that feels respectful and consistent.

While the role can be demanding, we place a strong focus on support, reflection and ongoing development, so that our team feels equipped and supported in the work they do.

The kind of roles we have at New Dawn New Day include:

One-to-one support work
Facilitating group programmes
Administration and reception support
Project and service management
Fundraising and income generation
Marketing and communication

For general enquiries about current vacancies, please email hayley.taylor@ndnd.org.uk or call 03333 444 304

Current Vacancies

We don’t have any vacancies open at the moment. Please check back here, or follow us on social media for updates.

If you would like to know more about working with us, please feel free to get in touch. We’re always happy to answer questions.

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latest news & events

Explore our latest news, information about events and useful information in our New Dawn New Day Blog.

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