House of Coco is thrilled to share the latest initiative from Leeds Women’s Aid, which has just launched its heartwarming summer campaign, #OurOwnSafeSpace. This innovative campaign encourages Yorkshire-based family and lifestyle influencers, alongside the general public, to create and share images and videos of their own safe spaces with their families. These spaces can take any form—from a pillow fort to a garden den—echoing the creativity and comfort that a safe haven provides.
The campaign shines a light on a critical issue: for families affected by domestic abuse, the concept of a safe space is often elusive. By participating in #OurOwnSafeSpace, the community can raise awareness and funds for Leeds Women’s Aid’s new children and young people’s hub in refuge. This hub aims to offer a sanctuary for young people to play, relax, and socialise, aiding their recovery from the trauma of abuse.
Adding a special touch to this campaign is the involvement of our founder, Laura Bartlett and the first-ever ambassador for Leeds Women’s Aid. Laura’s role as an ambassador underscores her commitment to supporting vulnerable women and children in the region. Her dedication and influence will undoubtedly amplify the reach and impact of the #OurOwnSafeSpace campaign.
Leeds Women’s Aid Launches a Campaign to Build Safe Spaces This Summer
Leeds Women’s Aid has long understood something that many take for granted: not every family has a place to simply feel safe. The #OurOwnSafeSpace campaign invites Yorkshire-based communities to make that reality visible — by building dens, pillow forts, and garden hideaways with their families and sharing them online. It’s a beautifully low-barrier act of solidarity, one that raises both funds and awareness for an issue that remains urgent and underreported. At its heart, the campaign is asking the public to imagine — and then help build — a world where every child has somewhere to feel secure.
Why Does the #OurOwnSafeSpace Campaign Matter for Children and Young People?
For families affected by domestic abuse, the idea of a safe and playful space can feel impossibly out of reach. The funds raised through this campaign will go directly toward a new hub within Leeds Women’s Aid’s refuge — a dedicated space where children and young people can play, form friendships, and begin to recover from trauma. House of Coco founder and first-ever Leeds Women’s Aid ambassador Laura Bartlett is championing the campaign, lending her platform to a cause that sits close to her heart and to the values this publication has always stood for.
As we join Laura and Leeds Women’s Aid in this meaningful endeavour, we invite our readers to participate by building their own safe spaces and sharing their creations. Together, we can support the vital work of Leeds Women’s Aid and help create safe spaces for those who need them the most.
For more information on how to get involved and to donate, visit Leeds Women’s Aid’s website and follow the hashtag #OurOwnSafeSpace on social media.
Let’s come together to make a difference, one safe space at a time.
