Who we are CarmDas provides support to anyone experiencing Domestic Abuse. We work across Carmarthen. History CarmDas has delivered a range of services to anyone affected by Domestic Abuse since 1978. We support individuals to explore their options, to achieve their goals and determine their own futures. From 2013, CarmDas offered support services to male victims of domestic abuse and our organisation is continually growing and adapting in response to feedback from our clients so we can better support all those affected by Domestic Abuse on their journey. Our Vision We believe that everyone has a right to live free from abuse Our Mission We know that domestic abuse touches all our lives. CarmDas exists to help people become free to choose their own journey. "I am not what happened to me. I am what I choose to become." - Carl Jung Our Beliefs and Values We believe domestic abuse is unacceptable We believe that domestic abuse is a gender based issue and is a cause and consequence of gender inequality We believe men experience domestic abuse We believe children experience domestic abuse, they are not passive witnesses We listen to our clients We believe them We don't judge We believe every individual is their own expert and are entitled to respectful and confidential support We believe in a solutions focused, trauma informed approach We value all our people - our volunteers, team and clients Our Ambition We want the individuals we support to: Feel Safer Be Confident Have improved skills Be better connected in their communities Trust in their own decisions Embrace their resilience Our Strategic Aims To achieve our ambitions we will:- Develop our services to meet the needs of the people we support Invest in our team to ensure they have the most up to date knowledge and are equipped to support our clients Involve our stakeholders and work in partnership to develop opportunities that make a difference Manage our organisation to ensure we protect the charity and ensure it is fit for purpose Raise our profile, fundraise, develop new income streams Our Services We are continually developing our services based on what our clients tell us. We currently provide "The Stepping Stone" Accommodation - providing 24 hour a day, 365 days a year access to emergency, safe accommodation Support to women living in their own homes Support for children and young people to make sense of what is happening around them