Staffordshire charities unite to deliver first TriWellbeing Day
Three leading specialist charities - Staffordshire Women’s Aid, Pathway Project and SARAC - combined to deliver the first TriWellbeing Day, a full-day conference dedicated to supporting the wellbeing, resilience, and professional strength of their teams.
Hosted at Uttoxeter Race Course, the event brought together staff and volunteers working across domestic abuse and sexual violence services.
It marked a significant milestone in the partnership between the three organisations, who collectively support thousands of survivors across Staffordshire each year.
The programme featured an opening address by Jess Phillips, MP for Birmingham Yardley and secretary of state for safeguarding and violence against women and girls.
Caroline Fotheringham, chief executive for service development and sustainability at SARAC (Sexual Abuse and Rape Advice Centre), said: “Frontline workers in domestic abuse and sexual violence services carry out some of the most emotionally demanding work in the charity sector.
“They support individuals living with trauma, fear, crisis, and long-term harm, often while navigating complex systems to secure safety and justice for survivors.
“This work is vital, but it also takes an emotional toll. Investing in staff wellbeing is not optional, it is essential.”
The TriWellbeing Day was created to acknowledge this reality and to offer staff dedicated time to rest, restore, and feel appreciated.
In a joint statement, Staffordshire Women’s Aid, Pathway Project, and SARAC said: “Our teams carry a huge emotional load to protect and empower survivors of domestic and sexual abuse.
“Their work is powerful, skilled and often invisible. This conference was our way of recognising their dedication and giving them the space to pause and be cared for. Staff wellbeing is fundamental to the quality and sustainability of the services we provide. When our staff are supported, survivors are better supported too.”
The three organisations emphasised that wellbeing is not a one-day activity, but a pillar of long-term organisational culture — something they are committed to championing together.
The TriWellbeing Day also highlighted the increasing strength of partnership working across the county. By bringing staff together from three specialist services, the event strengthened collaborative bonds and helped build a more cohesive network of support for those experiencing abuse.
