Farida Women’s Centre

Farida Women’s Centre is a ‘women only’ community based space which offers a range of support, advice and activities for all women whether they are in contact with the Criminal Justice System or not who live in the Oldham area.

What support the centre offers:

• Create a safe women only space where we can provide one-to-one support to women affected by the Criminal Justice System;

• Develop self-esteem;

• Provide advice, guidance and referrals for issues such as housing and accommodation, debt, employment and training opportunities;

• Activities and workshops focused on communication skills, building self-esteem and resilience;

• Women only job club;

• Provide links to POPS’ Family Support Services;

• Facilitate user forums for women and their families;

• Provide access to the Probation Service and the WISER programme