Kay Caldwell

Kay has held senior leadership and non-executive director roles in organisations spanning the local government, regeneration and housing association sectors.

Kay is passionate about the importance of providing excellent, people-centred services and values the importance of releasing the latent talent that exists within every individual, irrespective of their circumstances.

Her interests include sailing, spending time with family and friends and long walks with Lotti, her smooth fox terrier.

Kay is excited to be working with the members of the Next Chapter who are all highly effective and as motivated as she is to make Next Chapter a success.

If you wish to get in contact with the chair of the board, please email [email protected]

Latest

Financial Abuse

Financial or economic abuse is not just about money it’s about the abuser having control and taking your choices away from you. It doesn’t always involve a crime like theft or fraud.
Elder Abuse -The Hidden Victims

Domestic abuse in later life has been a hidden issue, with hidden victims. It can be extremely hard for older people to reach out for help, to talk to someone about what they are suffering, and many services simply have not yet recognised that domestic abuse affects people of all ages.
Coercive Control & Emotional Abuse

We all have a part to play in continuing to evolve the way in which this crime is recognised, and ensure that justice is served on those that fall victim to it. We are committed to ensuring that we continue to advocate for the rights of victims to be heard and their experiences validated. We would like to ensure that all victims are treated in a trauma informed way and in accordance with their needs.
Feedback from Previous Refuge Client

We find feedback so valuable here at Next Chapter. It is a way to offer hope to those at the beginning of their journey but also a way to offer inspiration to every single person. Read Annabelle's journey, but be warned - you may need tissues!

Cate Cussell - Chair of Trustee Board
Emma Regan
Sharon Stephens
Sarah Taylor
Holly Smart
Karen Williams

Karen brings her extensive housing management, strategic knowledge of safeguarding and experience of improving support pathways for survivors of domestic abuse to our board.

How does domestic abuse differ in other cultures?

The actions of individuals are influenced by the norms, values, language, and other cultural factors that are like the dust in the air that surrounds everyone. These cultural factors are ingrained in us from the day we are born, and can play a role in either ending or perpetuating domestic abuse.
What is it really like in refuge?

Our clients do understand what it’s like to be in this situation and often try to look after each other, Many of our clients become good friends and stay in touch after they leave.
Our Services

We work with survivors of domestic abuse to help them make choices to reclaim their lives and begin their next chapter.
Donating Items & Goods

We really appreciate the effort our supporters go to in order to donate the items and goods that we really need. If you would like to know what we need at the moment or how to donate to us then please do check here.
Fight, flight or freeze - what would a gingerbread man do...?

I know many of you will be familiar with the fight/flight, freeze response (sometimes just referred to as fight/flight) but in a nutshell this response is triggered when we perceive there is increased risk of threat or danger – the body activates the fight, flight or freeze response for survival. When this is triggered, it makes learning new information and concentrating on anything really difficult as you are consumed with just trying to stay safe. Read on to hear more about this response...
Cycle of Abuse

The abuse cycle is a cleverly orchestrated process. It is designed to be this way by your abuser. They want you to feel lost, they want you to doubt yourself, then you will ‘need’ them even more. This feeds their ever-desperate ego.
Mission, Vision & Values

Find out what gets us up every morning and keeps us delivering the very best advice & support that we can, each & every time.
Ask for ANI scheme

This is a new scheme created by the government to try and help victims of domestic abuse in lockdown. ANI stands for 'Action Needed Immediately' and if asked to a member of staff in a pharmacy, help will be given.
The Role of an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor

So, imagine for a moment that you’ve summoned up the courage to finally leave, you’re feeling vulnerable and afraid and understandably really nervous about what the future might hold –you have to try and find your way through all that…. that's if you even knew half of it existed in the first place or where and how to start to getting in touch with them… So that's where we IDVA’S come in.
Professional referrals

Use this full referral form to access services