Staff from across the South Eastern Trust put their best foot forward as they took to the start line for Bangor’s annual Nowhere to Run (N2R2) event, held in support of those affected by domestic abuse and violence.
The popular event, which raises vital funds and awareness for Women’s Aid and the Men’s Advisory Project, brought together participants from across the community to walk, jog and run in support of the organisations.
In 2025 the PSNI recorded 30,793 domestic abuse incidents, 18,524 of which were domestic abuse crimes, 2208 of the incidents and 1367 crimes were in the Ards Borough council area.
The event was hosted by the Ards and North Down Sub Group of the South Eastern Area Domestic and Sexual Violence and Abuse Partnership and supported by the Policing and Community Safety Partnerships (PCSP).
Ards and North Down Mayor, Councillor Craig Blaney lent his support to the run, taking part in the course and spent the morning engaging with the event organisers and participants.
South Eastern Trust, Assistant Director Safeguarding and Family Support, Jason Caldwell said: “As Chair of the South Eastern Area Domestic and Sexual Violence and Abuse Partnership, I would like to take a moment to thank the entire organising Team for delivering such an outstanding N2R2 event. The atmosphere throughout the morning was absolutely fantastic and it was a real pleasure to witness the encouragement and enthusiasm from everyone marshalling the course.
“It was a tremendous achievement to have the Mayor, several MLAs and the Trust’s Deputy Chief Executive, Professor David Robinson, not only attend, but also lace up and join in the run. Their involvement really set the bar high for the event and I am confident we will go even further with the 2027 N2R2.”
If you or someone you know needs support in relation to domestic and sexual violence and abuse, contact:
The Domestic and Sexual Abuse Helpline on 0808 802 1414
The PSNI on 101 or in an Emergency call 999.