W.A.A.S.P (Women Against Anti-Social Persecution) is the voice for the lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and trans-gender community (LGBT), their families and friends . They promote equality and eliminate discrimination against the lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and trans-gender community by offering support, advancing education and raising awareness of issues affecting them. They further charitable purposes for the benefit of the socially and economically disadvantaged LGBT communities living or working in the borough of Walsall or surrounding area.

We offer you:

One to one support - talking face to face in complete privacy for a single meeting or over a longer time period.

Home visits - we will visit you at home if you prefer.

Health advice - health promotion covering such health issues as mental health, depression, addiction, holistic health and fitness. Aiming to create a better environment.

Information and support -our office in Bloxwich is a hate crime reporting centre with drop in facility fully supported and kitemarked by West Midlands Police .Have you or someone you know been a victim of hate crime or hate incident ?

WAASP is here to support you and provide information about hate crime or incidents and how to report it

Walsall Metropolitan Borough Councils- hate crime

We work closely with the police and can assist victims who may need to go to court . We will speak on your behalf in a challenging setting or support you in, for example, the Children's Family Court on behalf of lesbian or gay parents, at a tribunal or court. We will represent your interest when dealing with housing, benefit matters, child maintenance or most other problems you may be experiencing.

We also campaign for the benefit of the LGBT community and carry out fund raising.

By becoming a member of W.A.A.S.P you can make your voice heard. Working together we can change things for the benefit of all. Stand up and be counted, support us so that we can support you. Become a member now!

Women Against Anti-Social Persecution

T. 01922 492292 - M. 07561 446596 - E. info@waasp.co.uk

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