A Swindon charity that helps to prevent domestic abuse has been given more funding.

The Zurich Community Trust has awarded Swindon Women's Aid, which operates as the Swindon Domestic Abuse Support Service (SDASS), a £30,000 grant.

This funding will help the charity to continue tackling the root causes of domestic abuse throughout the coming year.

The grant is part of the Zurich Community Trust's ongoing commitment to SDASS, one of their chosen charity partners.

The partnership, now in its third year, is supported by Zurich UK employees based in Swindon.

Their backing helps charities to sustain and develop their work, reach out to those in need, and improve the quality of life for disadvantaged people.

The funds will be used to cover some of the charity's core costs and ensure the continuation of their preventative work.

Kate Rowland, training and business development manager for SDASS, said: "We’re delighted to have received this grant from the Zurich Community Trust.

"This will be the third year we’ve been supported by Zurich employees and this grant is testament of the value that they recognise in the work that we do to tackle the root cause of domestic abuse.

"The work that our specialist teams do with the young people of Swindon will have an impact on them throughout their lives and teaches them about good friendships as well as healthy relationships.

"By empowering young people through our work with schools we can build confidence and resilience in the next generation.

"However, our goal is to also stop domestic abuse at the source.

"We can only do this by re-educating people who use unhealthy behaviours so that they acknowledge the impact of their behaviour and learn not to repeat it in the future."

Laurie Deans, head of Zurich Community Trust, said: "We are delighted to offer our support for a third consecutive year to Swindon Women’s Aid.

"Zurich employees vote to support the charities and causes close to their hearts, which demonstrates just how important tackling this issue is to them.

"We are extremely proud to have Swindon Women’s Aid onboard as one of our charity partners, allowing us the opportunity to help enable the fundamental work they do in the community.

"Both through the support they offer to those currently experiencing domestic abuse, and through their preventative work."

For more information about Swindon Women’s Aid, visit the Swindon Women's Aid website.