Directors' Update - July 2019
Let's give domestic violence the red card
We've been working with local sports clubs and other organisations to promote the White Ribbon campaign. And Pendle Charity Football League has helped us to spread the campaign's message whilst raising money for the charity.
Chris Hogan, Pendle Charity Football League Secretary, said: “In each of our six finals this year we took photos of the teams and referees before the games holding the White Ribbon banner.
“We also managed to raise £250 through our bucket collections for the Campaign.”
Pervez Akhtar, one of our White Ribbon Ambassadors, said: “Pendle Charity Football League has done a wonderful job promoting the White Ribbon Campaign.
“They reached players in both their leagues and at up to eight matches a week!”
Pendle Council, along with all councils in Lancashire, was awarded White Ribbon status in October 2017 and Lancashire was the first White Ribbon county in the UK.
The Council has signed the pledge, never to commit, excuse or remain silent about male violence against women, and we have three White Ribbon Ambassadors supporting the campaign.