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Orthodox sexual abuse charity adviser wins prestigious national award
Eve Selfridge from Migdal Emunah in Manchester honoured by national sexual violence and safeguarding organisation
An inspirational caseworker from a charity that supports sexual abuse victims has scooped a national award.
Eve Selfridge, an independent sexual violence advisor (ISVA), was given a Limeculture Award for her work supporting Jewish children and families in Manchester for charity Migdal Emunah.
Selfridge works with men, women and children across the charity’s Manchester base at the Nicky Alliance Centre.
The honour was presented to Erica Marks, CEO of Migdal Emunah – on Eve’s behalf, by Edward Argar MP, Minister for Victims, during a special ceremony at the National ISVA Conference on 11 May in Leamington Spa.
Selfridge told Jewish News: “I am humbled every day by the strength, courage and resilience of the people who access our services. It is my hope that Migdal Emunah will continue to be a comfort and safe refuge for the Jewish people in times of need.”
Marks said: “I am delighted to have Eve’s incredible work recognised in this way. It is wonderful that Limeculture organised these awards and in acknowledging Eve’s work, also recognised the ever-growing needs of the Jewish community. As a small charity we have a huge task ahead of us, and to have our efforts recognised in this way really does mean a great deal to our whole team.”
Migdal Emunah was founded in 2013 and provides a support service for Jewish children, women and men who have experienced sexual abuse.
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