Farha Rasul

“I am a co-founder of VOICES and before this, of the community group SEEDS Bath. I have been a VOICES Trustee since 2016. I am an adult education specialist and trainer and currently lead the Department of English and Maths at Bath College. I have an interest in training services to improve the gap in services that support women who experience DAV as well as in research to impact and influence policy.  Originally from Wales, I have been a Bath resident since 2010.”

Benazir Jatoi

I have extensive experience as an international development consultant on legislative, policy and governance issues, with the United Nations on Gender Based Violence and women and girl’s rights. I have experience of ‘States obligations’ under human rights conventions and have been part of many international bids for funding for GBV programmes. I am a lawyer by training and on the Roll of Solicitors for England and Wales. I also have the right of audience in courts in Pakistan. I am an activist, and write and speak on human rights and intersectional feminist related issues, in Pakistan and now in Bath. I feel honoured to be on the Board of Voices, which I consider one of the most forward looking and dynamic grassroots organisations for persons who suffer domestic abuse in the Southwest. Currently, I work as a researcher on a project at Bath Spa University. In my spare time, I love to write and spend time with my family.

Peter Brandt

“My name is Peter and I was born and grew up in Bristol and now live in Somerset. Through my professional life I have worked to prevent the commission of offences. I support the work of VOICES as I believe we all have a duty not only to support people who have been abused by others, but also to align ourselves with them to jointly stand against all forms of abuse and harm. Though anyone can be the subject of domestic abuse, it is overwhelmingly evident that it is in part due to the way women and girls are treated by men and boys. As a man, I hope I can take what I learn from VOICES and be an active participant in the stand against misogyny, and that I can contribute to the development of a safe place for us all to live. I believe that the work of VOICES is vital to further the understanding of both how deep rooted and prolonged abuse can be; and how lonely and isolating that experience can be. Through the work that VOICES does, based on lived experience,  we can educate ourselves and others to the complexity of abuse and provide both a hand and voice to those who need it.”

Aimee Coppard

Aimee co-founded the charity in 2014 and has been an active member ever since. With a
deep commitment to the charity’s mission, ethos and core values, Aimee is now proud to
step into the role of Trustee, where she brings a wealth of experience and a fresh
perspective to support the charity’s continued growth and impact.
Her professional background is diverse, spanning roles in police training, a leading national
children’s charity, and more recently, the automotive retail and landlord management
sectors. This broad experience equips Aimee with a unique blend of strategic insight,
operational knowledge, and a strong sense of community engagement.
Her personal experiences not only inspired her to co-found the charity but inspires her daily
to continue to play a part in making a difference both locally and nationally for all victims and
survivors of Domestic Abuse. She is excited to help shape the future of the charity through
collaboration, innovation, and a shared vision for positive change.

Sara Goneos

A background in business management and ownership has led to my current role of Head of Finance at a multi campus FE College and University Centre. 

I am honoured to have been appointed as a trustee for Voices and am eager to contribute to the charities mission of providing vital support, resources and advocacy for women affected by abuse. I firmly believe that by working together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who need it most.