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Who we are

Founded in 1999, SWAN is an independent advocacy charity working across the South of England. We are inclusive of all and deliver high-quality, independent advocacy services supporting a diverse range of people in our communities such as the LGBTQIA+ and multicultural communities.

What we do

We have developed a model of advocacy which ensures everyone, including the most vulnerable members of our communities, have the same rights and opportunities as their fellow citizens. Our services are free at the point of delivery, confidential and non-judgmental.

Who we help

We work with people from all walks of life and have already supported thousands of the most disadvantaged and marginalised people in our communities, helping them to have their voices heard and their choices respected by those that are making decisions about their future.

What is Advocacy?

What we do in your area

Bristol

We deliver a full range of statutory and generic advocacy services for adults in South Gloucestershire and our Victims of Crime Advocacy Service

South Gloucestershire

We deliver our Victims of Crime Advocacy Service

West Berkshire

We deliver our IMHA, IMCA and Care Act services in West Berkshire

Bath & North East Somerset (B&NES)

We deliver our Victims of Crime Advocacy Service (VOCAS) in BaNES

North Somerset

VOCAS is also delivered in North Somerset.

Somerset

We provide a full range of statutory and generic advocacy services for adults in Somerset, including our enhanced adult victim advocacy service, VOCAS.

Dorset

We provide a full range of statutory and generic advocacy services for adults in Dorset.

Portsmouth

We deliver our IMHA, IMCA and Care Act services in Portsmouth

Isle of Wight

We provide our Vulnerable Adults Independent Advocacy Service on the Isle of Wight.

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