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The Silver Ribbon Trail ..

"For Women, By Women"

After nearly 30 years, WAITS charity has elevated the lives and dramatically improved the circumstances of over 10,000 individuals.


An extraordinary achievement when we got thinking about it, and worthy of celebration.

Launch of the trail?

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The Silver Ribbon Trail will be launched at Chapter Edgbaston, by the Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Councillor Maureen Cornish JP at 4:00pm on 8 September 2022.


Join us for a mile walk with 100 strong and elated women coming together in solidarity, their every step led by vibrant musicians, tying beautiful silken ribbons along the way in honour of all WAITS survivors. 

Not only this, on every decorated tree there will be motivational posters celebrating the great women who have overcome adversity or have achieved for the City of Birmingham.

All the way through the trail, we will be replenished and refreshed with light refreshments, ice cream, mocktails, prosecco and cocktails by some of Birmingham’s iconic bars and restaurants; Chapter Edgbaston, Heidi’s Broad Street, The Rep and Dishoom euphoric poets, dancers, and a host of incredible inspiring female speakers will send the atmosphere soaring to the heavens at every single stop. 


We will journey from Five Ways to Brindley Place, we will become immersed in the breathtaking ‘PoliNations’ art installation, decorating our last tree at St Philips Cathedral at 6:30pm, before the most hedonistic and inexhaustible among you will no doubt enjoy the Silver Ribbon after party at The Florence, the most unapologetically fun loving end to a night imaginable.

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The dress code

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We encourage all participants to dress in whatever makes them feel the most empowered, confident and comfy! Why not join in the mood of the Silver Ribbon Trail?


Dress in your, sparkly outfits - wearing plenty of bling is a must for this occasion.


To take part you must register your place.

please email administration@waitsaction.org or marcia@waitsaction.org

We are raising funds for a new Refuge.

You can a donate to the cause using either our JustGiving or Silver Ribbon icons below.

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WAITS Vision

& Mission ..

Vision: To create a legacy of freedom, empowerment and safety for women and families


Mission: Working collaboratively, equipping women to make positive choices that transforms their futures

Our Main Services

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WAITS staff & trustees

Our team is made up of a dedicated and committed team of women from varied backgrounds that share our common Vision & Mission.


This includes full-time, part-time and sessional staff as well as our volunteers and the Board of Trustees.


We also work with a range of other agencies to provide holistic support, ensuring that all of the individual’s needs are met.

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WAITS Ambassadors

A valued fundraiser team

WAITS Ambassadors are a group of innovative and forward thinking people, diverse in their backgrounds, experiences and skills.


But the one thing they do all have very much in common is a passion for helping women who are in crisis!


They provide invaluable fundraising ideas; and then plan, organise and facilitate these ideas, helping us to raise funds to support women in crisis.

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Award ceremony

Making it all possible

WAITS receives sponsorship and support from a variety of sources and just some of them are featured on this page.


We have also been recipients of awards for good practice and engagement and some of these will be listed on this page.


WAITS has worked with women for almost 30 years. “Women with the power to make and influence decisions and make positive change”

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