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Competition in charity sector Emma Rawlings makes a valid point when bemoaning the loss of funding from Wiltshire Council for the 24 hour helpline service provided by Swindon Domestic Abuse Services. However this decision highlights the ‘competition’ that exists for funding in the charity sector. There is doubtless a case to be made to continue the funding for a helpline, but if there already are helpline services available (whoever provides it is really immaterial) surely the proper thing to do is for charities like SDAS to signpost their clients to them and not attempt to do everything themselves. Emma asks the question “Where can we point these women to?” and equally swiftly dismisses the magnificent efforts of the national Women’s Aid Helpline by suggesting “it often goes to voicemail.” I suspect that occurs because it’s a busy line, whereas the SDAS line is not as busy, a point identified by the Council.