Specialist support for women in
Discover a comprehensive list of women’s centres and expert services operating in England.
The National Women’s Justice Coalition is dedicated to providing women and girls in the criminal justice system with access to top-notch, trauma-responsive, and gender-focused support. All organisations featured on the Women’s Services Map have undergone a rigorous verification process by the NWJC, and the details provided are continually updated to ensure precision and effectiveness.
Women’s Centres inEngland
Explore the list of women’s centres in England offering specialised support to address the multifaceted needs of women and girls.
These centres may provide community-based support groups, clinics, various programs, drop-ins, self-help classes, prison outreach, and individualised casework support. Their services are designed to cover areas including Accommodation, Behavioural Support, Bereavement, Grief and Loss, Domestic Abuse, Education, Training and Employment, Family, Parenting and Relationships, Finance, Benefit and Debt, Immigration and Asylum, Legal, Mental Health, Peer to Peer, Perinatal, Physical Health & Wellbeing, Sexual Violence and Exploitation, Substance Misuse and Volunteering.
Select a Centre from the list to discover more about their services and how they can assist with your needs.
Brighton Women’s Centre
Brighton Women’s Centre has been supporting self-identifying women in Sussex for over 40 years. We help women from all backgrounds, facing all kinds of issues, to live happier lives.
Nelson Trust Women’s Centre – Gloucester
The Nelson Trust Women’s Centre offers a trauma informed, gender responsive safe space where women can come and get the support they need. We see a woman within the context of her life.
Anawim Birmingham Centre for women
Anawim – Birmingham’s Centre for Women is a women’s charity that excels in delivering comprehensive support services and advocating for fairer treatment of women facing multiple and complex challenges. Over the past year, our support has reached 1282 women and provided them with opportunities to reach their full potential.
Women’s Support Centre Surrey
The Women’s Support Centre, Surrey has welcomed women from across Surrey, for the past 10 years, from all backgrounds, supporting them on their journey of identification, recovery, healing and expression.
Daddyless Daughters
The Daddyless Daughters Project CIC was founded by Aliyah Ali and is a non-profit organisation based in South East London. We support girls and young women who have been affected by family breakdown, abuse and adversity across London between the age of 14 – 30 years old.
Nelson Trust Women’s Centre – Bristol
The Nelson Trust Women’s Centre offers a trauma informed, gender responsive safe space where women can come and get the support they need. We see a woman within the context of her life.
Tomorrow’s Women – Chester Centre
Tomorrow’s Women (TW) is an award-winning trauma informed Charity based in Chester , run by women for all women aged 18+ to make positive lifestyle changes. Working with female offenders, and those on the periphery, it is committed to reducing offending in adult women and young girls. TW also provides support for women Birkenhead on the Wirral.
Changing Lives IRIS Project
We provide programmes and support services to help women who are being, or who are at risk of being, sexually exploited and involved in sex work or ‘survival sex’. We work one-to-one with women, tailoring our support package to their individual needs.
Lancashire Women Accrington Centre
Lancashire Women are a leading charity, with an average of 5000 Lancashire women accessing our services each year. We empower women to live safer, happier and more positive lives. We offer help with employment support, life skills, and also mental health and wellbeing support (1 to 1 sessions and group sessions).
Yada
Yada delivers frontline projects aimed at raising awareness and preventing the sexual exploitation of self-identifying women. We work across Adur, Worthing, Arun and Chichester local authority districts. Yada’s vision is to see a world with no place for sexual exploitation, where women can live a life free from abuse, stigma and violence.
Well Women Centre
Well Women was established in 1996 as a women only safe space. The centre has a large number of dedicated volunteers and in 2016 was awarded the Queens Award for Voluntary Service. The centre supports women in the Wigan Borough aiming to improve their emotional health and wellbeing. Changing Lives Doncaster Community Hub
In Doncaster, Changing Lives has a holistic Community Hub and Women’s Centre that provides a base for a wide range of services aimed at supporting clients and their children in the community. The two main programs are the BAME and the Crisis support projects.
New Dawn New Day
New Dawn New Day has worked to support the wellbeing of women in Leicester and Leicestershire for over 30 years. We started out as a community-based women’s centre in the 1980s, and we now deliver a range of services to women affected by trauma, violence and abuse, designed to meet their multiple and complex needs.
Peterborough Women’s Aid
Our mission is to provide a specialist response to domestic abuse and violence against women and girls; empower victims to be in control of their own future and create everlasting change. PWA provides safe and stable refuge accommodation for women and children fleeing high risk domestic abuse, potentially at risk of homicide.
Advance – East London
Our Women’s Centre in Stratford offers activities such as wellbeing sessions, film screenings, book clubs, yoga, and various drop ins you can join. There are also opportunities to join workshops and courses on topics such as finances and budgeting, training and employment, mental health, and others.
Shantona Women’s and Family Services
Shantona has been operating as a limited company since January 1998 and as a registered charity since 28th May 1999.
Tameside Women and Families Centre
Tameside Women and their Families Centre focuses on supporting women and their families. The service also contributes to reducing re-offending, ensuring offenders complete their community orders and licenses.
Together Women, HMP New Hall
The Women’s Centre in New Hall prison has been run by Together Women since 2009. Together Women’s multi-disciplinary team within the prison has specialisms in domestic abuse, rape and sexual trauma counselling, Child Sexual Abuse and support for women who have been involved in the sex industry. Changing Lives Red Umbrella
Red Umbrella was initially commissioned by the Merseyside Police & Crime Commissioner in 2017 to deliver a service to any individual within the sex industry; inclusive of people in survival sex work, sexual exploitation, street sex work, indoor sex work, camming, lap dancing, porn, and escorts.
PHOEBE Centre
PHOEBE Centre is an Ipswich-based women’s centre that offers specialist advice, information, casework, advocacy and support and counselling services to Black and ethnic minority women and children. Changing Lives Robinson Court
Changing Lives support women and girls around experiences where gender, the very fact of being a woman, is significant. This includes those who have experienced domestic abuse, sexual exploitation or have contact with the criminal justice system.
My Sisters’ House – Chichester
My Sisters’ House is a women’s centre in West Sussex, operating across the Arun and Chichester districts. Founded in 2014, we support any self-identifying woman with multiple disadvantages, offering wrap-around support, specialising in domestic abuse, wellbeing, employment and welfare.
Lighthouse Centre Wirral
The Lighthouse Centre supports women, children and their dependants affected by domestic abuse. We provide independent advocacy, risk assessment and safety planning and other support services to empower women to make positive and lasting changes to their own and their dependents’ lives.
Joy Project Worcestershire
A free, confidential service for women JOY Provides: • A safe environment • Group support & signposting • Volunteering & mentoring • Friendships • Independent growth • Access to learn new skills As individuals, we all have our own journey, JOY is here to help you with this, throu Changing Lives Leicestershire CRS
As Commissioned Rehabilitation Services provider for the Ministry of Justice, Changing Lives provides support to women in the community and prison who are under the supervision of the Probation Service. We also provide a range of services for women subject to survival sex work and exploitation. Advance – Hampshire
Our Women’s Centre in Chelmsford offers activities such as wellbeing sessions, film screenings, book clubs, yoga, and various drop ins you can join. There are also opportunities to join workshops and courses on topics such as finances and budgeting, training and employment, mental health, and others.
Prison Advice and Care Trust (Pact)
Pact is a pioneering national charity that supports prisoners, people with convictions and their families. Every year, we support thousands of people across England and Wales affected by the criminal justice system to make a fresh start.
Kyra Women’s Project, York
We are a registered charity in York that exists to help local women make positive change in their lives. We offer a range of courses, therapies, life skills and events for women, from our relaxed, comfortable, city centre location.
Sunflower Women’s Centre (Trevi)
Sunflower Women’s Centre is the only women’s centre in Plymouth, providing a safe hub for connection and hope. Every year, Sunflower supports and empowers more than 700 local women, many with complex needs and experience of trauma and abuse. Sunflower offers a wrap-around therapeutic service for any woman in need in the City. Advance – West London
Advance is a women’s organisation, delivering systems change and trauma and gender-informed community- based support for women and girls affected by domestic abuse, including those in contact with the criminal justice system. We work nationally through our innovative, best-practice approach and systems change initiatives. Changing Lives Ridley Villas
At Ridley Villas we support women who are in recovery from substance misuse, as well as their children. Our specialist accommodation provides a therapeutic space for women to recover from their addiction and supports families on their own personal journey to gain the skills they need to lead positive, independent lives.
The Rosie Centre
The Rosie Centre provides women with a safe and homely space in which to access gender-specialist support services. Lancashire Women Preston Centre
Lancashire Women are a leading charity, with an average of 5000 Lancashire women accessing our services each year. We empower women to live safer, happier and more positive lives. We offer help with employment support, life skills, and also mental health and wellbeing support (1 to 1 sessions and group sessions).
Stepping Stones (Luton)
Stepping Stones (Luton) is a charity based in Luton offering support to vulnerable women living in Luton and other parts of Central Bedfordshire. We have been delivering support services for over 10 years. Advance – Essex
Our Women’s Centre in Chelmsford offers activities such as wellbeing sessions, film screenings, book clubs, yoga, and various drop ins you can join. There are also opportunities to join workshops and courses on topics such as finances and budgeting, training and employment, mental health, and others.
Shama Women’s Centre
Shama Women’s Centre was established 1983 in Leicester to address the needs of local women facing social exclusion, discrimination and economic disadvantage.
Women’s Centre Cornwall
The Women’s Centre Cornwall is a charity with over 27 years experience supporting women and girls living with the impact of sexual and domestic abuse. Our Centre is based in Bodmin and we provide empowering support to women and girls across Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and HMP Eastwood Park through our wide range of projects and services. Changing Lives Staffordshire CRS
In Staffordshire, Changing Lives works to support women within the Criminal Justice System (CJS). Community coaches provide holistic support and deliver therapeutic interventions across all the pathways and custody-based coaches specialise in providing accommodation support and solutions. Changing Lives South Yorkshire CRS
As Commissioned Rehabilitation Services provider for the Ministry of Justice, Changing Lives provides support to women in the community and prison who are under the supervision of the Probation Service. Changing Lives supports women and girls around experiences where gender, the very fact of being a woman, is significant. Changing Lives York Women’s Wellness Centre
Offers: A holistic timetable of groups, drop-ins and workshops delivered by multiple partner agencies Support for women with challenging circumstances, women with criminal justice involvement and women who are excluded from other services Nelson Trust Women’s Centre – Swindon
The Nelson Trust Women’s Centre offers a trauma informed, gender responsive safe space where women can come and get the support they need. We see a woman within the context of her life.
Stockport Women’s Centre
Stockport Women’s Centre aims to support, empower and educate women enabling them to have improved life chances for themselves and their families.
Birth Companions
Birth Companions offers support to women experiencing inequality and disadvantage during pregnancy and early motherhood, including those who are serving a prison sentence, have been released from prison recently, or are involved with the criminal justice system in the community. Advance – North London
Advance is a women’s organisation, delivering systems change and trauma and gender-informed community- based support for women and girls affected by domestic abuse, including those in contact with the criminal justice system. We work nationally through our innovative, best-practice approach and systems change initiatives.
Nottingham Women’s Centre
Nottingham Women’s Centre is run by women, for women. We aim to help all women to gain the confidence and skills to achieve their potential and become stronger and more independent.
Women of Worth
Women of Worth, is a unique service in the local community of Bury for women only. WOW provides a safe environment with specialist needs-led support services for women who are vulnerable, have multiple complex needs, multi connected issues and who are often isolated and excluded from society because of their lifestyles and circumstances.
Together Women, Leeds
Together Women is an award-winning charity that supports women and girls across Yorkshire and Humberside, with particular focus on women who are involved in or at risk of entering the criminal justice system. Our vision is for women and girls to feel safe, valued and in control of their own life choices.
Eve’s Space
Eve’s Space is a women only service. The service supports both women who have offended, and those who are at risk of offending. The support we provide includes assistance with accommodation, finance and debts, health, skills and employment.
Working Chance
Working Chance is a UK-wide charity helping women with convictions to gain employment. We have one office in London but work with women with convictions around the UK remotely to help them develop the confidence, skills and self-belief they need to unlock their potential and thrive. Advance – Kent
Our Women’s Centre in Chelmsford offers activities such as wellbeing sessions, film screenings, book clubs, yoga, and various drop ins you can join. There are also opportunities to join workshops and courses on topics such as finances and budgeting, training and employment, mental health, and others.
CWRC – Cambridge
Cambridge Women’s Resource Centre (CWRC) is a welcoming and accessible women’s community space established in 1982. CWRC has a rich history of supporting, training and encouraging women seeking positive change for themselves and their families.
Women in Prison
Women in Prison is a unique, women-only organisation that provides gender-specialist support to women affected by the criminal justice system and campaigns to expose the injustice and damage caused to women and their families by imprisonment.
Together Women, Hull
Together Women is an award-winning charity that supports women and girls across Yorkshire and Humberside, with particular focus on women who are involved in or at risk of entering the criminal justice system. Our vision is for women and girls to feel safe, valued and in control of their own life choices.
Together Women, Bradford
Together Women is an award-winning charity that supports women and girls across Yorkshire and Humberside, with particular focus on women who are involved in or at risk of entering the criminal justice system. Our vision is for women and girls to feel safe, valued and in control of their own life choices.
Kairos Women Working Together
Kairos Women Working Together (Kairos WWT) was established in 1999 and is a specialist organisation in Coventry run by women, for women. We provide holistic, trauma informed, long term support and advocacy for women who are subject to or at risk of sexual exploitation; including women who face multiple disadvantage and have ‘complex’ unmet needs.
Women’s RISE Centre
Lincolnshire Action Trust was established in 2000 and works with a variety of agencies within the criminal justice system to reduce re-offending by working to address some of the issues and challenges which have resulted in contact with the criminal justice system. Changing Lives Northumbria CRS
As Commissioned Rehabilitation Services provider for the Ministry of Justice, Changing Lives provides support to women in the community and prison who are under the supervision of the Probation Service. Changing Lives Warwickshire CRS
As Commissioned Rehabilitation Services provider for the Ministry of Justice, Changing Lives provides support to women in the community and prison who are under the supervision of the Probation Service. We understand that the experiences of women often differ to those of men. We provide specialist support in safe and trusted women-only environments.
Together Women, Sheffield
Together Women is an award-winning charity that supports women and girls across Yorkshire and Humberside, with particular focus on women who are involved in or at risk of entering the criminal justice system. Our vision is for women and girls to feel safe, valued and in control of their own life choices. Changing Lives West Midlands CRS
As Commissioned Rehabilitation Services provider for the Ministry of Justice, Changing Lives provides support to women in the community and prison who are under the supervision of the Probation Service. Changing Lives supports women around experiences where gender, the very fact of being a woman, is significant.
Target Housing
At Target Housing we are a Charity and Registered Social Landlord. For over 30 years we have been working with individuals in touch with the Criminal Justice System, providing supported accommodation and tailored support. We have shown that stable accommodation and support can help transform lives and empower people to achieve independence.
Hibiscus Women’s Centre
Our Women’s Centre is a bright, cheerful, women-only space in Islington, North London where we support Black and minoritised migrant women affected by the criminal justice and immigration systems, and survivors of trafficking.
Tomorrow’s Women – Wirral Centre
Tomorrow’s Women (TW) is an award-winning trauma informed Charity based in Birkenhead, run by women for all women aged 18+ to make positive lifestyle changes. Working with female offenders, and those on the periphery, it is committed to reducing offending in adult women and young girls. Lancashire Women Blackpool Centre
Lancashire Women are a leading charity, with an average of 5000 Lancashire women accessing our services each year. We empower women to live safer, happier and more positive lives. We offer help with employment support, life skills, and also mental health and wellbeing support (1 to 1 sessions and group sessions).
Clean Break
Clean Break is a women’s theatre company that is changing lives and changing minds – on stage, in prison and in the community. We work with high-profile theatres to co-produce our plays, including the National Theatre, Royal Court, Bush Theatre and Sheffield Theatres.
Salford Foundation
The Together Women’s Project was set up to provide a community based response to women’s offending. We create a caring, respectful non judgemental atmosphere to support women at risk of offending or those who find themselves within the criminal justice system.
Women Acting In Today’s Society (WAITS)
WAITS is a specialist in supporting women from Black and ethnic minority communities. We understand the cultural and religious barriers that prevent women escaping domestic abuse. We offer four key services that provide one-to-one ongoing practical and holistic empowerment and support for women.
Beyond the Streets
Beyond the Streets has been partnering with women involved in the UK sex industry for over 20 years to ensure women are not compelled to sell sex and to create routes out of the sex industry. My Sisters’ House – Bognor Regis
My Sisters’ House is a women’s centre in West Sussex, operating across the Arun and Chichester districts. Founded in 2014, we support any self-identifying woman with multiple disadvantages, offering wrap-around support, specialising in domestic abuse, wellbeing, employment and welfare.
Beth Centre
The Beth Centre is a safe and confidential space providing support to women at risk of, or affected by the criminal justice system in Lambeth. The Beth Centre has full time Case Management Workers with specialisms in substance misuse, release from prison, mental health, domestic violence and parenting.
WomenMATTA
WomenMATTA is a Women’s Centre in Manchester that provides holistic support to women affected by the criminal justice system and to those at risk. The Centre provides women with a safe and homely space in which to access gender-specialist support services.
Venus Centre
Venus’ mission is: To empower, promote and support women, young women and their children in developing their potential, recognising their choices, achieving their goals and challenging injustice. Lancashire Women Burnley Centre
Lancashire Women are a leading charity, with an average of 5000 Lancashire women accessing our services each year. We empower women to live safer, happier and more positive lives. We offer help with employment support, life skills, and also mental health and wellbeing support (1 to 1 sessions and group sessions).
Petrus Rochdale
In partnership with the Greater Manchester Women’s Support Alliance and Probation, the Hub offers support to vulnerable women who are engaged with or at risk of coming to contact with the criminal justice system. We aim to reduce the long-term impact that going to prison has on women and try to prevent women from reoffending. Advance – Hertfordshire
Our Women’s Centre in Chelmsford offers activities such as wellbeing sessions, film screenings, book clubs, yoga, and various drop ins you can join. There are also opportunities to join workshops and courses on topics such as finances and budgeting, training and employment, mental health, and others. Nelson Trust Women’s Centre – Somerset
The Nelson Trust Women’s Centre offers a trauma informed, gender responsive safe space where women can come and get the support they need. We see a woman within the context of her life.
SHEWISE
SHEWISE supports the educational, economic, and social development of minority ethnic women and young girls experiencing multiple disadvantages of mental health, domestic abuse, skills development, employability and those affected by the criminal justice system.
Ophelia House Therapeutic Community
Ophelia House delivered by Phoenix Futures is a CQC registered residential rehabilitation service situated in a quiet Oxford village. It has been developed to meet the needs of women who require abstinence-based residential substance use treatment in a safe and therapeutic environment.
Aurora New Dawn
Aurora New Dawn is a charity that supports victims and survivors of domestic abuse or stalking. We deliver awareness and self-esteem courses covering topics including domestic abuse, stalking and working in the sex industry. We offer these courses in the community working with probation services.
One Small Thing – Hope Street
Hope Street offers Magistrates across Hampshire a community-based alternative to short custodial sentences for women. Women with a community sentence, can meet the requirements in a nurturing environment, where their children can be safely with them.
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. Changing Lives GAP MAP Project
GAP MAP support women involved in sex work, survival sex and individuals exposed to sexual exploitation. GAP MAP provides outreach and in reach support to engage with people on a one to one basis providing the following specialist programmes of care designed in partnership with NTW Mental Health Trust. Advance – Thames Valley
Our Women’s Centre in Chelmsford offers activities such as wellbeing sessions, film screenings, book clubs, yoga, and various drop ins you can join. There are also opportunities to join workshops and courses on topics such as finances and budgeting, training and employment, mental health, and others. Changing Lives Cleveland CRS
As Commissioned Rehabilitation Services provider for the Ministry of Justice, Changing Lives provides support to women in the community and prison who are under the supervision of the Probation Service.
Alana House – Women’s Community Project
Alana House in Reading is an inclusive and non-judgemental space for women with multiple disadvantages and facing vulnerabilities. The project meets women at their point of need, providing support to enable them to address particular behaviours and assess life circumstances that may have put them in a vulnerable position or at risk of offending.Support for women in England with Accommodation challenges
Specialist accommodation services are available for women experiencing temporary or unstable housing situations, including those who are homeless or sofa surfing. Additionally, some services provide assistance in finding secure, approved premises or affordable housing options.
Tenancy Ready
This workshop supports women who are homeless or at risk of homelessness through the significant transition of living on the streets or in hostel settings, to living independently. The group covers topics including, budgeting, understanding different tenancies, housing associations and applications, debt, bills and what makes a good tenant. Women’s Service
WOW is a women’s only safe space where women can receive one to one specialised support in many areas including, Drug and alcohol support, housing, mental health and wellbeing, physical health, and more. Reach Out
The Reach Out Programme aims to provide intensive holistic support for women with multiple unmet needs. Changing Lives West Midlands CRS
Holistic inclusive group and 1:1 intervention for women in custody and the community who are subject to Probation Order. 8 specific pathways offered – Accommodation; Dependency & Recovery; Emotional Wellbeing; ETE; Finance, Benefit & Debt; Family & Significant Others; Lifestyle & Associates and, for women in custody, Social Inclusion. Women’s Centre Support
Support available at the Nelson Trust Women’s Centre will be tailored to meet the needs of the woman. Changing Lives Leicestershire CRS
Holistic inclusive group and 1:1 intervention for women in custody and the community who are subject to Probation Order. 8 specific pathways offered – Accommodation; Dependency & Recovery; Emotional Wellbeing; ETE; Finance, Benefit & Debt; Family & Significant Others; Lifestyle & Associates and, for women in custody, Social Inclusion.
Women’s centre support
Our Women’s Hub in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire offer activities such as wellbeing sessions, film screenings, book clubs, yoga, and various drop ins you can join, in partnership with other local and national specialist women’s organisations.
HMP Send Family and Significant Other Service
Pact’s prison-based Family & Significant Other Services are commissioned by HMPPS and offer holistic support to women in prison and their family members to maintain positive relationships. Family & Visitors’ Centre Pact runs the Family & Visitors’ Centre at HMP Send, ensuring families a warm welcome when they visit.
Spark
AIMS: To prevent women with multiple disadvantages being affected by violence and abuse; ultimately achieving a better-quality of life.
HMP YOI Askham Grange Family and Significant Other Service
Pact’s prison-based Family & Significant Other Services are commissioned by HMPPS and offer holistic support to women in prison and their family members to maintain positive relationships. Family & Visitors’ Centre Pact runs the Family & Visitors’ Centre at HMP YOI Askham Grange, ensuring families a warm welcome when they visit.
Women RISE Drop-In Lincoln by Lincolnshire Action Trust
The Women RISE drop-in provides a space where women can access 1:1 help without needing an appointment. The judgement-free drop in allows women to get support with a variety of issues such as help filling out paperwork, support using our available computer or emotional support. Volunteering
There are a number of areas in our projects where volunteers are very important to the work that we do, whether its driving our minibus, befriending other women, counselling or helping with hub centre activities. We value the time and effort that volunteers provide. Finance and Housing Support
Get support with: – 1-2-1 debt. – Welfare. – Benefits. – Universal Credit. – ESA – Employment & Support Allowance. – PIP – Personnel Independent Payment. Support Services
This service is available to all women in need of emotional support, advice, and information. Our Brighton based BWC trained volunteers are available to offer advice and information on our specialist services all in a confidential and non-discriminatory environment. We can offer support around multiple areas, including- Accommodation. Advance Minerva WrapAround Support
Targeted support and advocacy for women to address practical needs for up to 12 months, including outreach services and signposting Intensive one-to-one support across all women’s rehabilitative needs Safe, women-only local hubs across London and Women’s centres in North (Finsbury Park), East
HMP YOI New Hall Family and Significant Other Service
Pact’s prison-based Family & Significant Other Services are commissioned by HMPPS and offer holistic support to women in prison and their family members to maintain positive relationships. Family & Visitors’ Centre Pact runs the Family & Visitors’ Centre at HMP YOI New Hall, ensuring families a warm welcome when they visit.
Women’s centre support
Our Women’s Hub in Harlow, Essex offers activities such as wellbeing sessions, film screenings, book clubs, yoga, and various drop ins you can join, in partnership with other local and national specialist women’s organisations. Women’s Centre Support
Support available at the Nelson Trust Women’s Centre will be tailored to meet the needs of the woman. Women’s Justice
Kairos’ Women’s Justice service supports women subject to or at risk of sexual exploitation, who are involved in the criminal justice system, by holistically addressing the multiple and complex factors that lead to their offending. Creating Community Connections
The aim of this project is to strengthen partnerships between a national network of women’s centres, prisons and women in custody to support women through custody to community. Women’s Service
The Women’s Centre is a women’s only safe space where women can receive one to one specialised support in many areas including, Drug and alcohol support, housing, mental health and wellbeing, physical health, and more. Equality and Fairness Hub
TW Sheffield is hosting a new iteration of the Women’s Hub, funded by the LA as part of the Sheffield Equality Partnership, to coordinate hub activities which will give voice to and strengthen the influence of under-represented women’s groups across the city. Changing Lives Staffordshire CRS
Holistic inclusive group and 1:1 intervention for women in custody and the community who are subject to Probation Order. 8 specific pathways offered – Accommodation; Dependency & Recovery; Emotional Wellbeing; ETE; Finance, Benefit & Debt; Family & Significant Others; Lifestyle & Associates and, for women in custody, Social Inclusion. Inspire
Inspire supports women with multiple vulnerabilities at different stages of involvement in the criminal justice system. We know that women who have most often experienced a lifetime of trauma and abuse can get caught up in the Criminal Justice System. Mental Health Support Coordination (UOK)
This service delivers one-to-one holistic support for women in order to promote their emotional wellbeing and recovery. Working in partnership with the NHS Primary Care Networks; MHSCs from other organisations including Southdown; UOK partnership of commissioned local mental health & wellbeing providers; and Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. Commissioned Rehabilitative Services
Holistic inclusive group and 1:1 intervention for women in custody and the community who are subject to Probation Order. 8 specific pathways offered – Accommodation; Dependency & Recovery; Emotional Wellbeing; ETE; Finance, Benefit & Debt; Family & Significant Others; Lifestyle & Associates and, for women in custody, Social Inclusion.
HMP YOI Downview Family and Significant Other Service
Pact’s prison-based Family & Significant Other Services are commissioned by HMPPS and offer holistic support to women in prison and their family members to maintain positive relationships. Family & Visitors’ Centre Pact runs the Family & Visitors’ Centre at HMP YOI Downview, ensuring families a warm welcome when they visit.
HMP YOI Foston Hall Family and Significant Other Services
Pact’s prison-based Family & Significant Other Services are commissioned by HMPPS and offer holistic support to women in prison and their family members to maintain positive relationships. Family & Visitors’ Centre Pact runs the Family & Visitors’ Centre at HMP YOI Foston Hall, ensuring families a warm welcome when they visit. Generic Project Work
WomenMATTA consists of 4 Project Worker, who provide 1:2:1 support, advocacy and advice, to women involved or ‘at risk’ of the criminal justice system, through the referral pathways described on the Contacts page (police, probation, post-prison, etc) The JOY Project
We also have company partners who come in and offer support and advice and we signpost too
HMP YOI Drake Hall Family and Significant Other Service
Pact’s prison-based Family & Significant Other Services are commissioned by HMPPS and offer holistic support to women in prison and their family members to maintain positive relationships. Family & Visitors’ Centre Pact runs the Family & Visitors’ Centre at HMP YOI Drake Hall, ensuring families a warm welcome when they visit. Advance Minerva Support
Our Minerva Community service offers specialised support to women in the criminal justice system across Hampshire: Targeted support and advocacy for women to address practical and emotional needs, including outreach services Intensive one-to-one support across all women’s rehabilitative need Women’s centre support
Our Minerva Community service offers specialised support to women in the criminal justice system across Kent: Targeted support and advocacy for women to address practical and emotional needs, including outreach services Intensive one-to-one support across all women’s rehabilitative needs Women’s Accommodation Support Service (WASS)
Women’s Accommodation Support Service provides information, advocacy and support for homeless and insecurely housed women across Sussex. Women who are vulnerable in so many ways can find life very challenging. Women’s Service
The Farida Women’s Centre is a women’s only safe space where women can receive one to one specialised support in many areas including, Drug and alcohol support, housing, mental health and wellbeing, physical health, and more. Advance Minerva WrapAround Support
Targeted support and advocacy for women to address practical needs for up to 12 months, including outreach services and signposting Intensive one-to-one support across all women’s rehabilitative needs Safe, women-only local hubs across London and Women’s centres in North (Finsbury Park), East Case work support
We offer a wide range of services and interventions specific to, what we refer to as the 9 pathways: Accommodation Education, training & employment Health – physical & emotional Drugs & alcohol Finance, benefits & debts Children, family, relationships Attitude, WAITS Refuge Accommodation
If you are experiencing domestic abuse, and have made the decision to leave your home and seek refuge you can contact us. We can provide (subject to availability) refuge spaces in one of our four refuge houses in the Birmingham area, Iona House I, Iona House II, Iona House III, and our latest House Iona House IV. Musculoskeletal (MSK) Link Worker Project
A women-centred service in partnership with the Sussex MSK team for self-identifying women in Brighton and Hove, Crawley, Horsham & mid-Sussex CCG. New Chance Diversion Programme
This project is aimed at women who have committed first time or low-level offending, diverting them away from the criminal justice system and reducing the risk of reoffending. Anawim receives referrals for women who have committed first time or low-level offending in which they receive a conditional caution, conditional discharge or community resolution. Legal advice
Appointments regarding legal advice can be made via centre reception Women’s Service
Petrus run a women’s only safe space where women can receive one to one specialised support in many areas including, Drug and alcohol support, housing, mental health and wellbeing, physical health, and more.
Bridges to Health – WIP
We are a Through-The-Gate service working in HMP Bronzefield, HMP Downview and HMP Send, who work with women up to three months prior to leaving custody, supporting them to plan for their release and resettlement in to the community. We then work Through-The-Gate providing them with support in the community for up to three months.
HMP YOI East Sutton Park Family and Significant Other Service
Pact’s prison-based Family & Significant Other Services are commissioned by HMPPS and offer holistic support to women in prison and their family members to maintain positive relationships. Family & Visitors’ Centre Pact runs the Family & Visitors’ Centre at HMP YOI East Sutton Park, ensuring families a warm welcome when they visit.
Group work
Alana House has a number of groups for service users to attend, if this has been agreed with their support worker. The Alana House team works with a variety of other partnership-agencies to provide a diverse programme of activities, which are reviewed on a quarterly basis. Together Bluebird Service
The aim is that this will reduce their risk of reoffending, relapsing and recall. The Bluebird Service forms part of the Integrated Community Service on the Offender’s Personality Disorder Pathway, providing psychologically informed support, advocacy and advice to women in the community. Offender Project
Our Offender Projects work with both males and females, however no properties are mixed and both shared and single properties are female only spaces. Furthermore, we run female specific groups and have specialist women’s workers. Target Offender Project works with individuals who have an offending background or are at risk of offending. Women’s Service
Well women is a women’s only safe space where women can receive one to one specialised support in many areas including, Drug and alcohol support, housing, mental health and wellbeing, physical health, and more.
HMP YOI Eastwood Park Family and Significant Other Service
Pact’s prison-based Family & Significant Other Services are commissioned by HMPPS and offer holistic support to women in prison and their family members to maintain positive relationships. Family & Visitors’ Centre Pact runs the Family & Visitors’ Centre at HMP YOI Eastwood Park, ensuring families a warm welcome when they visit. Triage
WomenMATTA take referrals from police under their ‘Triage’ scheme. Triage is a partnership between Greater Manchester police and WomenMATTA based on the idea that giving a women support is more affective at stopping her reoffending, then giving her a criminal record. A Home of Her Own
Kairos’ A Home of Her Own service supports women subject to or at risk of sexual exploitation, who are homeless or facing homelessness, to secure and maintain safe, suitable accommodation. A Home of Her Own offers support across three pathways – crisis, prevention and sustainment. The Beth Centre
The Beth Centre was set up in January 2014 and is a safe and confidential space providing expert support for women living in Lambeth at risk of, or affected by the criminal justice system. We aim to reduce re-offending rates, develop positive familial relationships and reduce the use of custody, for women.
Women’s centre support
Our Women’s Hubs in Oxford and Reading offer activities such as wellbeing sessions, film screenings, book clubs, yoga, and various drop ins you can join, in partnership with other local and national specialist women’s organisations. Women’s Service
the Together Women’s Project is a women’s only safe space where women can receive one to one specialised support in many areas including, Drug and alcohol support, housing, mental health and wellbeing, physical health, and more. Hope Street Residential Hub
Hope Street offers: A residential hub with 24-hour support, purpose built and specifically designed to create a trauma-informed, gender responsive environment for women and their children. Changing Lives South Yorkshire CRS
Holistic inclusive group and 1:1 intervention for women in custody and the community who are subject to Probation Order. 8 specific pathways offered – Accommodation; Dependency & Recovery; Emotional Wellbeing; ETE; Finance, Benefit & Debt; Family & Significant Others; Lifestyle & Associates and, for women in custody, Social Inclusion. Open Access
Our open access service is available between 1pm and 4pm Monday – Thursday and 12:30 – 3pm on Friday, Women can use this service to seek advice and information on many issues. If there is something we cannot help you with we will try to help you find the support you need elsewhere.
One to One support
When a woman is referred to Alana House, Reading, she is given a warm welcome and given an assessment appointment, where her needs are assessed and depending on these, she is then allocated a trained support worker. Women’s Centre Support
Support available at the Nelson Trust Women’s Centre will be tailored to meet the needs of the woman. Multiple and Complex Needs
Our multiple and complex needs caseworker supports women with a range of support needs including mental health issues, unstable housing and financial needs. Intense caseworker support will be provided using tailored support plans and encouraging involvement in the activities in the centre. Women’s centre support – Hammersmith
Targeted support and advocacy for women to address practical needs for up to 12 months, including outreach services and signposting Intensive one-to-one support across all women’s rehabilitative needs Safe, women-only local hubs across London and Women’s centres in North (Finsbury Park), East Supported Housing (mainstay)
We are a member of a supported housing consortium for homeless adults, we provide supported short term housing to homeless individuals with housing related support. Venus are unable to accept direct referrals for this service, please contact Sefton Council for mainstay access points.
Women’s Centre Support
Support available at the Nelson Trust Women’s Centre will be tailored to meet the needs of the woman.
Journeys to Freedom: women’s resettlement
Pact’s pioneering initiative, Journeys to Freedom, supports women leaving prison both immediately before release and for up to three months following their release. A recent evaluation of the service has revealed ‘excellent’ outcomes in helping women leaving prison successfully reintegrate into the community and reduce their likelihood of reoffending.
HMP YOI Styal Family and Significant Other Service
Pact’s prison-based Family & Significant Other Services are commissioned by HMPPS and offer holistic support to women in prison and their family members to maintain positive relationships. Family & Visitors’ Centre Pact runs the Family & Visitors’ Centre at HMP YOI Styal, ensuring families a warm welcome when they visit. Prison Link
Two Prison Link workers based at HMP Styal. They provide ‘Through the Gate’ support to women leaving prison and returning to Greater Manchester. Women’s centre support
Eve’s Space is a women’s only safe space where women can receive one to one specialised support in many areas including, Drug and alcohol support, housing, mental health and wellbeing, physical health, and more.
OPEN Service
The Open Service is the Women’s Commissioned Rehabilitative Service (CRS) available to women on probation across Dorset, Devon and Cornwall, or women in any prison due to be released to those areas. It is delivered by The Women’s Centre Cornwall.
Women RISE Drop-In Grantham by Lincolnshire Action Trust
The Women RISE drop-in provides a space where women can access 1:1 help without needing an appointment. The judgement-free drop in allows women to get support with a variety of issues such as help filling out paperwork, support using our available computer or emotional support. Tenancy Ready & Cuckooing
Our Tenancy Ready course supports women who are homeless or at risk of homelessness through the significant Our Tenancy Ready course supports women who are homeless or at risk of homelessness through the significant transition of living on the streets or in hostel settings, to living independently. Ridley Villas
We offer: – One-to-one bespoke key work sessions to explore and address any issues – A safe space for women to identify and explore any trauma they are experiencing and/or have experienced – Access to the Ridley Villas 20-week tailor-made programme – The Stephanie Covington programme: Helping Wo Women Centre Support
Providing a safe warm space for women who are in need. This can be general support or specific support. There will always be someone who can help. Just Women
This project provides support to women who are on community-based Orders or prison licence. Women are referred by their Offender Manager to complete Rehabilitation Activity Requirement days (RAR days). This work can be carried out on a one-to-one work basis or through group work. Women’s Centre drop-in
Anawim operates crucial drop-in services at our main women’s centre in Balsall Heath, where no appointments or referrals are necessary. Anawim’s drop-in services are open and free for any woman to receive confidential, non-judgemental support with any issues, whether she is in crisis or simply requires advice.
One Women’s Centre
The One Women’s Centre (OWC) Pilot is an exciting project that aims to support women leaving HMP Eastwood Park who are returning or relocating to the Southwest of England and Wales. The project aims to ensure that women are at the centre of joined up services addressing underlying needs which will improve the lives of women and their families. Alternatives to Custody
Anawim works with the Probation Service to offer community sentences as part of Community Rehabilitation Services which can be used as alternatives to custody for women involved in the criminal justice system.Support for women in England with Behavioural Support challenges
Designed to inspire and enhance confidence, behavioural support services offer women practical tools and guidance to manage social anxiety and improve relationship skills. They also help women and girls develop positive emotional coping strategies and social behaviours.
Counselling
We offer counselling at Together Women Hull, with therapists working with women for as long as they need. Counselling session are available either at the Hull Centre, or over the phone. Mentoring And Advocacy Service (MAS)
Our Mentoring and Advocacy Service employs a gender-specific approach to support women who are involved with the Criminal Justice System and who also have personality difficulties. MAS supports women to tackle the causes of their offending behaviour, reduce repeat offending and improve their mental and emotional wellbeing. Refocus Project
Tomorrow’s Women offer Out of Court Disposals within the Centre. The Refocus Project is funded by Merseyside Police. It is for women who commit a crime that can be dealt with without going through the Court process. Helping Hand
Our Helping Hand projects is for women who have been involved in the justice system or are at risk of offending. We aim to integrate them into Kyra’s groups and activities, helping them to make positive changes in their lives. We have worked with Askham Grange prison to introduce Kyra to the women there and around 20 have joined Kyra as members. Counselling
Have you lost a loved one or feeling anxious or depressed? Would you like emotional support? We are here to help Our qualified counsellors are here to support you Reducing Loneliness – after Bereavement, Grief and Loss
The JOY Project facilitates lots of group activities to support all women who want to engage with the programme we offer termly. We do not have trained staff to support women after bereavement, or work one to one, however we offer a wide variety of opportunities to engage with other women in whatever activity the women of the project have requested. LW Money Advice (including Budgeting, Benefits and Debt)
Money Advice (including Budgeting, Benefits and Debt) Lancashire Women offer FREE impartial, non-judgmental advice to women in Lancashire if you are worried about any aspect of debt. Our highly qualified Money Advice team are FCA regulated and IMA Certified and have over 50 years of experience among us. Horta Project
The Horta Project is our newly launched. volunteer-ran, Community Garden Project that is funded by the Royal Horticultural Society and Awards for All . Alcohol and Me
Alcohol and Me is a 5 week alcohol awareness programme to help women who may have concerns about their drinking habits to understand their relationship with alcohol and learn how to manage their consumption. It takes women through the different types of alcohol drinking to recognise whether they have, or may be developing, an alcohol problem. POW: Mental Health and Wellbeing support
A person centred approach to improve the wellbeing of the client via talking therapy, offering one to one counselling, groups and peer-led support. Available for women who live in live in Blackpool and Fylde. Skills Development and Enterprise
SHEWISE Skills Development Programmes created by trained bilingual staff, work to give women the opportunity to develop their skills and enhance their work readiness through different training programmes. Women’s Centre Support
Shantona offers a range of group and 121 support services for culturally diverse women and families in order to improve confidence, independence, and resilience. Healthy Relationship Coaching
Healthy relationship coaching groups are run as weekly groups Support for Children and Families
• Support a caseload of women whose needs range from; support with communicating with their child’s school and their child’s needs, to supporting at Care Proceedings • Facilitating the ‘Coping with Children in Care’ course Conditional Caution
A conditional caution is an out of court resolution used by the Police. It is an alternative to a prosecution andis often used where the offence in relatively minor or the Police/CPS feel it appropriate. At New Dawn New Day, women are referred to us as a part of their PCC, where they will complete up to 4 sessions with us as part of their PCC. Better Solutions
Better Solutions is a 3-week group consisting of three sessions that look into offending behaviours and how to change them. We explore support around consequences and how to think before we act, which can result in offending behaviours additionally, problem solving will be looked at in order to change any issues which are influencing them to offend. LW Move Forward
Are you ready to move forward into work? Our Move Forward programme offers One to one employment support at our Preston Centre. Whether you took a career break to raise a family, devoted your time to caregiving or have a long-term health condition, we understand the unique challenges you face. Domestic Abuse
We provide support through the Freedom programme and PDAS The Freedom Programme
For women who want to learn more about the reality of domestic violence and abuse. Run from the centre on a rolling programme. Steps to Recovery
Steps to Recovery are one-off sessions designed by HMPPS (Probation) that we deliver at Together Women. These include Alcohol Awareness, Conflict Resolution, Self-Esteem and Victim Awareness. Building Constructive Conversations
This group empowers women to communicate more effectively with others, by understanding what a constructive conversation looks like, and how women can express their wants and needs confidently in a safe space. It runs every Wednesday 11am – 12pm. LW Steps to Confidence
We aim to give you the tools you need to make positive change within a safe and supportive space.
Women RISE Group Grantham by Lincolnshire Action Trust
Women RISE group covers a variety of topics including: Empowerment Healthy relationships Self-esteem Setting boundaries This women-only group allows women to meet with each other in a safe and supportive environment. The group is a positive, uplifting space, with refreshments always available. Wellbeing Service
The JOY Project runs lots of wellbeing and physical activities; from yoga, zumba, non contact boxing or martial arts, to walking or running sessions. We facilitate many varied courses, currently including crafting, nutrition & mental health, cooking on a budget, mindfulness, relaxation, Moodmaster and Becoming Self. Community Women’s Space
Afternoon drop in sessions covering various activities such as mindful art, cooking, journaling, bingo, quizes etc NHS Talking Therapies East Lancashire
Lancashire Women are a provider of NHS Talking Therapies in East Lancashire including Burnley, Nelson, Colne, Accrington, Ribble Valley and Rossendale. What are Talking Therapies? Talking therapies, or psychological therapies, are effective and confidential treatments. They can help with common mental health problems like stress, anxiety and depression. Early Intervention and Diversion Service
The aim of our Early Intervention and Diversion service is to divert women away from the criminal justice system and into support services. Our Early Intervention and Diversion Key Worker works across the courts and community in Hull. Women’s Peer to Peer Support
The Women’s Peer to Peer Support Service is about group activities in a safe environment for women wanting to gain confidence, independence and connection with other women through peer support. Alongside our peer support groups we also have workshops focused on increasing resilience or self-kindness available at certain times of the year. Counselling
The Anawim Counselling team has paid & volunteer counsellors who provide 1-to-1 counselling, with approximately 100 women receiving counselling each year. Mental Health One to One Support
POW is a project in Blackpool. It supports women’s mental health and wellbeing by offering one-to-one counselling, courses and peer-led support. Blackpool Centre is a women-only space just a short walk from Blackpool town centre on Church Street (Near the Salvation Army) We are open 9am-4pm Monday to Friday for pre-booked appointments and groups. Emotional Management
Our Emotional Management course equips women with the knowledge and tools to better manage their reactions when experiencing a variety of different emotions, whilst also enabling them to identify these emotions as a normal part of life. These sessions also cover stress and anxiety management. Voice, Influence, Be Empowered
VIBE is a National Voice and Influence project, led by young women and funded by the Big Lottery. VIBE runs campaigns and activities for young women to build their confidence, address social isolation and help young women to find their voice Better Solutions
Better Solutions is a 3-week rolling group consisting of three sessions that look into offending behaviours and how to change them. We explore support around consequences and how to think before we act, which can result in offending behaviours additionally, problem solving will be looked at in order to change any issues which are influencing them to offend. Mental Health and Wellbeing
Together Women offers many different courses to support women’s mental health and well-being, including Anger Management, Counselling courses and Increasing Access To Psychological Therapies. Please contact [email protected] for more information.
Women RISE Group Skegness by Lincolnshire Action Trust
Women RISE group covers a variety of topics including: Empowerment Healthy relationships Self-esteem Setting boundaries This women-only group allows women to meet with each other in a safe and supportive environment. The group is a positive, uplifting space, with refreshments always available. LW Snap Back Dependency & Recovery Support
We can support women to reduce barriers to accessing and engaging with support to help keep women in recovery from Alcohol and drug dependency. Alternatives Plus
Alternatives Plus allows female offenders to complete their sentences in the community as opposed to prison. Early Intervention and Diversion Service
The aim of our Early Intervention and Diversion service is to divert women away from the criminal justice system and into support services. Our Early Intervention and Diversion Key Worker works across the courts and community in Leeds. Mentoring and Advocacy (MAS) Service
Our Mentoring and Advocacy Service employs a gender-specific approach to support high-risk women with personality difficulties who are involved in the Criminal Justice System. The MAS key workers are specialists in working with women who experience personality difficulties, aiming to reduce repeat offending and improve women’s mental and emotional wellbeing. LW Money Advice (including Budgeting, Benefits and Debt)
Money Advice (including Budgeting, Benefits and Debt) Lancashire Women offer FREE impartial, non-judgmental advice to women in Lancashire if you are worried about any aspect of debt. Our highly qualified Money Advice team are FCA regulated and IMA Certified and have over 50 years of experience among us. Checkpoint+
The aim of the Checkpoint Plus service which transitioned from Women’s Justice Intervention in January 2019 is to divert women out of the formal criminal justice system in to a holistic support package. Liaison and Diversion
Liaison and Diversion (L&D) services identify people who have mental ill-health, a learning disability, a history of substance misuse or other vulnerabilities when they first come into contact with the criminal justice system via police custody. Liaison and Diversion
Liaison and Diversion (L&D) services identify people who have mental ill-health, a learning disability, a history of substance misuse or other vulnerabilities when they first come into contact with the criminal justice system. LW Snap Back Dependency & Recovery Support
We can support women to reduce barriers to accessing and engaging with support to help keep women in recovery from Alcohol and drug dependency. Our Place
Our Place project strives to create a community where women feel supported, valued, and safe. With activities designed to develop healthy coping strategies, reduce social isolation, and allow for the nurturing and development of healthy and supportive relationships. Resettlement post-release support
This project offers holistic support to resettle upon release and move on in their lives. This will involve intensive through the gate support, advocacy at appointments with housing, Probation, drug and mental health services to enable stability in the first few days after release. NHS Talking Therapies – East Lancashire
Talking therapies are psychological treatments for mental and emotional problems like stress, anxiety and depression. There are lots of different types of talking therapy, but they all involve working with a trained therapist. This may be one-to-one, in a group, online or over the phone. It is open to women who are registered with a GP in East Lancashire.
Women RISE Group Lincoln by Lincolnshire Action Trust
Women RISE group covers a variety of topics including: Empowerment Healthy relationships Self-esteem Setting boundaries This women-only group allows women to meet with each other in a safe and supportive environment. The group is a positive, uplifting space, with refreshments always available. LW Steps to Confidence
We aim to give you the tools you need to make positive change within a safe and supportive space. Changing Lives Warwickshire CRS
Holistic inclusive group and 1:1 intervention for women in custody and the community who are subject to Probation Order. 8 specific pathways offered – Accommodation; Dependency & Recovery; Emotional Wellbeing; ETE; Finance, Benefit & Debt; Family & Significant Others; Lifestyle & Associates and, for women in custody, Social Inclusion. Wellbeing and Me
Wellbeing & Me is a 4 week course for women to address their mental health, helping women to understand the effects that stress can have on us. Pathway to Resilience
This group teaches women how to overcome setbacks and build resilience. This group explores feelings of discomfort, building positive attitudes and becoming responsible. Anger Management
Anger Management helps women to identify anger as a healthy and normal emotion however, equip them with the knowledge and tools to better manage their reactions when experiencing feelings of anger. The group involves theory behind anger, CBT, discussion work and a variety of games. You Can’t Break Me Project
You Can’t Break Me project is aimed at addressing the disadvantages and inequalities black and minoritised women face when they are in prison and on probation. Early Intervention and Diversion Service
The aim of our Early Intervention and Diversion service is to divert women away from the criminal justice system and into support services. Our Early Intervention and Diversion Key Worker works across the courts and community in Bradford. Counselling
Our counselling service is available to members of Kyra only. We ask members to wait two months before applying for counselling as we have many other courses and activities that may really help to address some issues. EPIC Peer Mentor
EPIC – Enabling Positive Individual Change – is a peer mentoring scheme provided to women within the boroughs of Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Croydon, Wandsworth and Sutton. Peer Mentors provide support to women who are currently involved or at risk of becoming involved with the criminal justice system, by providing person centred support. LW Energy Advice (including bills and energy saving tips)
Lancashire Women offer FREE support to help you stay warm, whilst reducing your energy bills. This service is available to women, families and vulnerable people across Lancashire. Our service also includes a female handy person who can help with small jobs around the house. LW Energy Advice (including bills and energy saving tips)
Lancashire Women offer FREE support to help you stay warm, whilst reducing your energy bills. This service is available to women, families and vulnerable people across Lancashire. Our service also includes a female handy person who can help with small jobs around the house. Mentoring and Advocacy Service (MAS)
MAS employs a gender-specific approach to support women who are involved with the CJS and who also have personality difficulties through a pathway of care and management. MAS aims to support women to reduce repeat offending and improve their mental and emotional well-being ACCESS Unit at HMP Foston Hall
To enable us to increase our presence and support within HMP Foston Hall we have also got one Enhancement Worker located in the ACCESS unit, which is part of the Offender Personality Disorder Pathway. Our Enhancement Worker offers creative activities and groups to support women who have multiple unmet needs. LW Snap Back Dependency & Recovery Support
We can support women to reduce barriers to accessing and engaging with support to help keep women in recovery from Alcohol and drug dependency. LW Money Advice (including Budgeting, Benefits and Debt)
Money Advice (including Budgeting, Benefits and Debt) Lancashire Women offer FREE impartial, non-judgmental advice to women in Lancashire if you are worried about any aspect of debt. Our highly qualified Money Advice team are FCA regulated and IMA Certified and have over 50 years of experience among us. Mentoring and Advocacy (MAS) Service
Our Mentoring and Advocacy Service employs a gender-specific approach to support women who are involved with the Criminal Justice System and who also have personality difficulties. Warrior Women
A 6 week course (2 hours a week) looking at strategies and how to rewire your brain to increase self esteem, self worth and resilience LW Energy Advice (including bills and energy saving tips)
Lancashire Women offer FREE support to help you stay warm, whilst reducing your energy bills. This service is available to women, families and vulnerable people across Lancashire. Our service also includes a female handy person who can help with small jobs around the house. ASSIST
ASSIST is catered to women with higher level mental health-needs which are deeply entrenched, developing their ability to re-engage with services and eventually transition back into the wider community. Behavioral Support
We have numerous courses and one off sessions to support women to manage anxiety, self-esteem, difficult emotions and responding to the many challenges and daily issues which are always present in life. JOY is all about re-empowerment and improving resilience. See our current programme for some of the courses we have to offer. Supporting Parents and Children Emotionally (SPACE) Group
SPACE is a trauma-informed parenting education programme aimed at all adults, to enable them to understand how trauma can impact on their parenting. support their children and young people who may be going through difficult times. The course helps parents to understand why their children may behave in challenging ways and how we, as adults, can support them. Early Intervention and Diversion Service
The aim of our Early Intervention and Diversion service is to divert women away from the criminal justice system and into support services. Our Early Intervention and Diversion Key Worker works across the courts and community in Sheffield. Route to Recovery
Route to Recovery, funded by the National Lottery, is a four year programme providing support for women who need to recover from domestic abuse or mental illness. Each woman has a personalised plan to guide her through Kyra’s services, and can receive counselling and join the Freedom Programme as part of the project. JOY Project – Wellbeing Services – Worcester
JOY is a female & female identifying community project which provides support to enable women to access new skills, enhance confidence & empower them to make their own informed choices & decisions. We help women to achieve goals, make friendships and gain new skills & confidence along the way. LW Money Advice (including Budgeting, Benefits and Debt)
Money Advice (including Budgeting, Benefits and Debt) Lancashire Women offer FREE impartial, non-judgmental advice to women in Lancashire if you are worried about any aspect of debt. Our highly qualified Money Advice team are FCA regulated and IMA Certified and have over 50 years of experience among us. The Recovery Toolkit
Available for women who have completed the Freedom Programme. This rolling programme is based on a psych-educational model, aiming to provide women with the resources to maximise their potential. Supporting Parents and Children Emotionally (SPACE) Group
SPACE is a trauma-informed parenting education programme aimed at all adults, to enable them to understand how trauma can impact on their parenting. support their children and young people who may be going through difficult times. The course helps parents to understand why their children may behave in challenging ways and how we, as adults, can support them. Women’s Counselling and Psychotherapy
We offer short-term therapy to all self-identifying women and are able to offer a combination of talking therapy and movement psychotherapy. All our therapists are self-identified women and are qualified or attending postgraduate counselling and psychotherapy courses. Self Care
A 4 week course (2 hours a week) which starts your journey into Sunflower. This course is about how you nurture and restore your mind, body and spirit. Changing Me
Changing Me is a 6 week, in-house delivered course to inform women who have perpetrator traits and behaviours to help alter their behaviour for the better, to steer them away from crime. WIP Health Matters
The main objective of the Health Matters project is to give support, advice and materials to women regarding their healthcare needs. We aim to do this by: – helping women to identify and give priority to their healthcare needs – helping women approach healthcare/wellbeing in a holistic way – i. LW Energy Advice (including bills and energy saving tips)
Lancashire Women offer FREE support to help you stay warm, whilst reducing your energy bills. This service is available to women, families and vulnerable people across Lancashire. Our service also includes a female handy person who can help with small jobs around the house. WAITS Community Integration Project
The Community Integration Project provides support for female offenders, or those at risk of offending, with multiple and complex needs, helping them to re-integrate into their communities. Enhancing Self Esteem to Achieve (ESTA)
The ESTA course lasts 10 weeks and helps women re-build their self-esteem which is often very low following domestic abuse, mental illness or isolation. Run by trained volunteers, the group members also support each other to achieve new confidence and self-belief. After Domestic Abuse
JOY works closely with the DAWN Project a sister project of Worcester Community Trust. DAWN work directly with women who are currently in domestic abuse situations. RISE (Reducing Inequalities, Supporting Employment)
RISE helps vulnerable women to overcome the barriers to employment. With access to all of Kyra’s other services and activities, the Key Worker works one-to-one with the participant to identify the issues keeping her from employment or education and agree a pathway of support to overcome these. LW Snap Back Dependency & Recovery Support
We can support women to reduce barriers to accessing and engaging with support to help keep women in recovery from Alcohol and drug dependency. Red to Pink
Red to Pink is a 4 week anger management course delivered by our staff at Tomorrow’s Women. The course revolves around learning the skills to express anger appropriately. Signposting to Education, Training and Employment
JOY works closely with it’s sister project Wellbeing Jobcoaching service in Worcester Community Trust. They are an amazing team who work holistically to help you find the right life balance, training, and support with job applications including CV writing. Women’s Services
Daddyless Daughters’ work is centred on research, lived experiences and therapeutic approaches providing one to one and group mentoring services, creative expression projects, community events, trauma informed training and educational workshops. Adverse Childhood Recovery Toolkit
The Adverse Childhood Recovery Toolkit (ACE) offers support to women who have suffered trauma during childhood, enabling recovery and preventing generational trauma. The trauma informed approach allows women to inspire hope, promote resilience, and aid recovery. CAMEO Unit at HMP Foston Hall
Anawim believes that our presence in local prison facilities is vital for women’s wellbeing both during their stay and in preparing for release. We currently have three Enrichment Workers located in the CAMEO unit at HMP Foston Hall, offering specialised therapeutic workshops for women with personality disorders. Women’s centre support
Nottingham Women’s Centre aims to help all women to gain the confidence and skills to achieve their potential and become stronger and more independent. Ardenleigh Forensic Mental Health Hospital
Ardenleigh is a Forensic Psychiatric Hospital in Birmingham supporting women with severe and complex mental health issues. Anawim enhancement workers, peer support workers, caseworkers and coordinators are based in Ardenleigh and deliver interventions to the women who reside there. LW Steps to Confidence
We aim to give you the tools you need to make positive change within a safe and supportive space. Power Parenting
A 6 week course (2 hours a week) helping women explore their role as a mother. Looking at society’s expectations on us and how to parent children in a positive and validating way. Mental Health and Wellbeing
At SHEWISE we are passionate about taking an integrative approach to Mental Wellbeing. It affects us all and it affects everything we do. Our approach is to offer Advice, signposting and a non-judgemental space to take a first step. You can call, email or drop in. We also run workshops to understand what wellbeing is, what gets in the way and what helps. Liaison and Diversion
Anawim works in partnership with Liaison and Diversion (L&D), a national NHS service, who aim to divert individuals from the criminal justice system. L&D work in the court and custody suites screening and assessing individuals with vulnerability who will benefit from further support. Reconnect and Rebuild
Reconnect and Rebuild supports women to settle back into the community after leaving prison. Our trained bilingual staff and volunteers work to create pathways for South Asian women released from prison to reclaim and rebuild their lives and rejoin their families and communities. Counselling
We offer counselling at Together Women Leeds. Our service users are offered 6 sessions initially, but this can be increased at the discretion of the counsellor and/or woman. Service Users can also access counselling from SARSVL if they have experienced domestic violence and abuse. Therapists work with customers for up to 20 weeks. Counselling
We offer counselling at TW Bradford, with therapists working with women for as long as they need. Anger Management
Our Anger Management course equips women with the knowledge and tools to better manage their reactions when experiencing feelings of anger, whilst also enabling them to identify anger as a healthy and normal emotion. The session content includes: learning about the theory of anger; how to identify triggers; and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Anger Management course
Our Anger Management course equips women with the knowledge and tools to better manage their reactions when experiencing feelings of anger, whilst also enabling them to identify anger as a healthy and normal emotion. LW Steps to Confidence
We aim to give you the tools you need to make positive change within a safe and supportive space. Emotional Management Course
Our emotional management therapy course helps people to gain insight into their triggers and identify their anger responses. Using certain exercises, they can develop skills that help them manage their emotions in healthy and productive ways. The course lasts for 5 weeks, for two hours per session. There are three separate intakes for this group per year. WAITS Volunteering and Influencing (VI) Project
The Volunteering and Influencing (VI) Project supports our clients through their holistic recovery of domestic abuse. Volunteers recruited at WAITS help in the smooth running of the charity. We recruit volunteer befrienders and counsellors to support women emotionally and psychologically. Clean Break Members Programme and Young Artists Development Programme
Clean Break Members Programme Clean Break’s Members Programme is available for free to women aged 18 and above who have lived experience of the criminal justice system or are at risk of entering it due to the challenges they are facing, such as mental ill health or substance use issues, which place Parenting and Domestic Violence Case Manager
The Parenting and Domestic Violence Case Manager offers intensive, practical and therapeutic support tomothers to be and mothers whose children have had contact with statutory children’s services and/or the mother has been or at risk of being affected by the criminal justice system. Hope, Optimism, Perseverance & Empowergroup (H.O.P.E) Group
Our Hope, Optimism, Perseverance and Empowerment group focuses on confidence building and encourages a positive building of relationships between women who have experienced social isolation.Support for women in England with Bereavement, Grief and Loss challenges
Women experiencing bereavement, grief, and loss can benefit greatly from emotional support and counselling services. Grief counselling, therapeutic conversations, and support groups provide invaluable comfort and direction during their period of mourning.
Counselling
Our Counselling service is a free, holistic and trauma-informed service, bespoke to each client. A client must commit to 8 weekly sessions, with a clear goal and outcome set, giving them the toolkit to make positive changes and steps forward. Counselling
Our Counselling service is a free, holistic and trauma-informed service, bespoke to each client. A client must commit to 8 weekly sessions, with a clear goal and outcome set, giving them the toolkit to make positive changes and steps forward.Support for women in England with Domestic Abuse challenges
Support services for domestic violence and abuse aid women and girls in overcoming the varied impacts of abuse, including physical, emotional, financial, and logistical issues. They offer vital assistance for those fleeing abusive situations, seeking refuge, or working towards recovery.
#GotTheTeeShirt Coffee Morning
Our #GotTheTeeShirt Coffee Morning is a chance to speak to volunteers who have recovered from their own abusive relationships and are now ready to share their experiences, helping others to move forward. Healthy Relationships
Our Healthy Relationships course supports women to explore the differences between healthy and unhealthy relationships, with sessions on controlling behaviours, boundaries, self-esteem, assertiveness, communication and healthy sexual attitudes to help women make and sustain positive change. Eastern European Support
We offer women from the Eastern European community support, with 2 Eastern European Complex Needs workers. They can offer support in Polish, Russian (Ukraine, Bulgarian), Latvian and Lithuanian. We can also provide interpreters when needed for languages we don’t cover. My Child and Me
My Child & Me is a unique course targeting women who are experiencing abuse from their children. Whereas most statutory resources & interventions focus on the child, this 5 week course is there to support the parents who are victim to abuse. Domestic Abuse Support
We provide grassroots support to minority ethnic women experiencing all forms of abuse and intersectionality of inequalities based on gender, race, faith, culture and sexuality, ensuring their voices are heard. Community Resolution
A Community Resolution is an out of court disposal used by the Police. It is an alternative to a prosecution and is often used where the offence is DA/DV related and the Police/CPS feel it appropriate. At New Dawn New Day, women are referred to us as a part of their CR, where they will complete 1 session with us. Solicitors Drop-in
This drop-in service is delivered by JWP solicitors once a fortnight, offering women free, one-to-one legal advice. This often includes support for applying for non-molestation and child arrangement orders. This runs fortnightly, on Thursday from 11am – 1pm. Women are welcome to ‘drop-in’. Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) screening
The VAWG screening tool is used to assess each woman who enters custody to identify if they have experienced domestic violence and abuse. Finding Me
Finding Me is a 6 week structured Domestic Abuse course that explores healthy and unhealthy characteristics, traits and behaviours within relationships as well as identifying areas of abuse. Own My Life
Own My Life is a 12 week course to help women who have been subjected to abuse to regain ownership of their lives. Link worker support in custody
The project aims to connect women in prisons with vital specialist community support services across the country, especially domestic abuse services and women’s centres. Our Link Worker supports women in custody who have experienced domestic abuse, providing emotional and practical support to minimise the impact of abuse and aiding recovery from trauma. Escape the Trap
Escape the Trap is a programme for young women aged 13-25 that can be offered on a 1 to 1 or group basis. It is focused around helping young people recognise the signs of relationship abuse and make empowered choices.
Stalking
We offer independent stalking advocacy and support in the Thames Valley. This support includes but not limited to, emotional support, practical advice, risk assessing, safety planning, support through the criminal justice system and partner agency engagement. We also offer onward referrals to appropriate services. My Child and Me
My Child & Me is a unique course targeting women who are experiencing abuse from their children. Whereas most statutory resources & interventions focus on the child, this 5 week course is there to support the parents who are victim to abuse. Specialist IDVA support
IDVAs (Independent Domestic Violence Advocates) are specialists in supporting women who have experienced domestic abuse, aiming to address the safety of victims at high risk of harm from partners, ex-partners or family members. Leeds Women’s Aid Drop-In Sessions
Leeds Women’s Aid provides drop-in sessions at our Leeds Centre, offering advice and information to victim-survivors of domestic violence and abuse. This runs every Friday 1pm – 3pm and women are welcome to ‘drop-in’. Freedom Programme in HMP Drake Hall
IDVA Support for women who are in high risk domestic abuse relationships, some of whom also have an offending background. Support with MARAC’s & Court hearings, Non-Molestation Orders. Delivering the Freedom Programme in HMP Drake Hall and our Women’s Centre. Own My Life
Own My Life Programme Own My Life is a 12 week course to help women who have been subjected to abuse to regain ownership of their lives. Domestic Abuse and Recovery Toolkit
This 8-week course aims to equip women with the tools to form healthier and happier relationships. It is a trauma-informed toolkit underpinned by Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and aims to support women on their journey to recovery. Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA)
The IDVA provides emotional and practical support for women in HMP New Hall who have reported that they have experienced domestic abuse. Specialist IDVA support
IDVAs (Independent Domestic Violence Advocates) bring their specialisms into our Hull Centre and work alongside Together Women’s staff teams to support and empower women. Specialist IDVA and ISVA support
IDVAs (Independent Domestic Violence Advocates and ISVAs (Independent Sexual Violence Advocates) bring their specialisms into our Leeds Centre and work alongside Together Women’s staff teams to support and empower women. Please contact [email protected] for more information. Drug and alcohol recovery housing services
Our bespoke programme of residential groups, activities and one to one support has been designed to support women recovering from drug and alcohol dependency. Ophelia House offers you flexibility of treatment duration between 3 and 12 months which will be based on your personal needs and goals. Finding Me
Finding Me is a 6 week structured Domestic Abuse course that explores healthy and unhealthy characteristics, traits and behaviours within relationships as well as identifying areas of abuse. Freedom Programme
The Freedom Programme is an 11 week course (2 hours per week) which looks at the different tactics a perpetrator uses to manipulate and control.
Good Mood Mondays
Introducing Good Mood Mondays. A chance to begin your week right with a friendly chat and positive vibes with people who get it. Since our Coffee Morning has been so popular, we have decided to expand it to the start of the week, too. Understanding Anger Group Programme
Research shows that many women have spent years focusing their anger inwards or outwards. These established patterns can result in damaging and unpleasant consequences for women, their families and communities.
Lighthouse Heroes
This is a new 5-week domestic abuse programme where children work in groups of up to 4. This small setting also provides each child with an opportunity for bespoke 1-2-1 work. Lighthouse Heroes will be held at the Lighthouse Centre for 2 hours a week during the school day. Domestic Abuse Awareness
This programme is delivered in HMP Peterborough for women in custody. The main themes are – What is domestic abuse? – What you can expect if you report to the police – Claire’s Law – Accessing help upon release in Peterborough Domestic Abuse Drop-in’s
Our domestic abuse drop in clinics mean that women who are wanting help, support and advice can come into a safe, non-threatening space and engage on their terms, when they are ready to do so, when they are safe. How do I access the drop ins? Counselling for women in HMP New Hall
Together Women’s Counselling Service provides trauma-informed, sexual and domestic violence counselling to women in in HMP New Hall.
My Voice
This is a new programme for children and young people who are open to children’s social care due to ongoing domestic abuse. My Voice will work with the children in group settings, 1-2-1 or sibling groups depending on the needs of each child. Stalking Advocates
Stalking is a crime. Our service is here to help you and make sure you do not have to cope with stalking alone. A stalker will use as many tools as possible both online and offline to carry out their behaviours. Aurora New Dawn offers services to Thames Valley and the Armed forces, we are here to help you feel safe again. Domestic abuse support drop-in service
Healthcare and support for people experiencing domestic abuse Stronger Futures
Stronger Futures provides support for women who are living with, or are in recovery from, domestic abuse.
Out of Hours Helpline
Our Domestic Abuse Helpline covers Hampshire and runs: Monday – Friday 5pm – 8am Saturday and Sunday – 24hrs This support offers emotional support, practical advice, risk assessing, safeguarding referrals and safety planning. We will offer onward referrals to appropriate services. WAITS Domestic Abuse Service
WAITS Domestic Abuse Service offers: One-to-one support: You will be assigned a support worker who will work with you on a one-to-one basis to devise a support plan of your goals and needs, and help you to achieve these goals and access support for any additional needs you may have. Support after Domestic Abuse
We offer support for women who need to be signposted for specific support with current domestic abuse. We also offer support for women who have left abusive relationships inc resilience courses and practical advice and support Counselling
We provide one to one counselling for a small number of clients who require intensive support to understand, address and move on from trauma. The counselling provided is bespoke per client, and support periods are flexible, though you will usually be offered a period of 12 weeks. VAWG and Gender Based Violence Support
Phoebe steps in to offer psycho-social and legal support to empower and assist BME women and migrant backgrounds to make informed decisions and take concrete steps against the domestic violence through: Weekly group support networks Vocational skills training for Black, minoritised, and mig Women Warriors
This is a community group in Peterborough for all women, including women exiting the CJS. It is held every Tuesday at Park Road Baptist 10.30 – 12pm. All women are welcome. Pre -school children are welcome and can be supported by a child support worker. Domestic Abuse Drop-in’s
Our domestic abuse drop in clinics mean that women who are wanting help, support and advice can come into a safe, non threatening space and engage on their terms, when they are ready to do so, when they are safe. How do I access the drop ins? Domestic Violence Support
Stand against all forms of abuse If you need help, turn to our support worker for advice Tel: 0116 251 4747 Mbl: 07519 415370 Bridlington Bright Futures
Our Bridlington Bright Futures programme delivers the Adverse Childhood Experience recovery toolkit, Sexual Violence Recovery Toolkit, Freedom Programme and SPACE (Supporting Parents and Children Emotionally). These activities are aimed at women with low-level mental health need and social anxiety, with craft groups and cooking courses etc.
The Lotus Programme
The Lotus Programme is a series of 2-hour sessions over 4 weeks, for women to gain an understanding of domestic abuse and how it affects them. By identifying types of domestic abuse, how they work within relationships, and where women are on their journey, we hope to support them in making safe decisions about their next steps. R & R
R&R is a weekly drop-in session where you can meet other women and form friendships while doing different mindful crafts each week. R&R is facilitated by one of our fantastic volunteers. It’s a chance to unwind and learn something new. But there’s no pressure to join in on the crafts if you don’t want to. All abilities are welcome. Stronger Futures
Stronger Futures provides support for women who are living with, or are in recovery from, domestic abuse.Support for women in England with Education, Training and Employment challenges
For women and girls transitioning from prison, specialised services offer vital support in accessing education, training, and employment opportunities. These services help individuals overcome barriers such as unemployment and the need to declare criminal convictions, enabling them to pursue paid and voluntary work or re-engage with education.
Life Skills Programme
Barclay’s Bank commission a Life Skills programme through the Smallwood Trust. These modules are aimed at preparing women for employment whilst upskilling them with other related issues. We offer sessions, which focus on a range of topics from confidence-building to CV writing skills.
Thrive Employability and Wellbeing Programme
Want to make a positive change in your life but don’t know where to start? Do you feel like you aren’t reaching your full potential because things keep getting in the way? The Thrive Programme supports women into employment, a career change, education or volunteering. Community Partners Fund
Our Community Partners Fund enables us to provide funds for emergency costs, and lift women on our caseload out of poverty. The funding can be used for food, energy bills, housing items such as furniture or white good, items that can improve on mental health, and support around education, training and employment. ESOL Classes
Do you want to improve your English? We offer: Entry 1,2,3 & Level 1 City & Guilds accredited Volunteering
Volunteering opportunities in various departments IT Course
We offer Computer course for beginners – Entry 1, 2, 3 & Level Accredited by TLM Supported Accommodation
Robinson Court in York provides holistic support for women and young people, with the aim of helping people build brighter futures for themselves and their families. Alongside our supported accommodation, we offer support in other areas of people’s lives, such as helping them access health appointments and working towards employment or volunteering. Employability and employment support (Working Chance)
Working Chance is a national charity that helps women with convictions develop their confidence and self-belief and overcome barriers to employment. We work with any woman who has received a conviction or caution regardless of how long ago this might have been. Textiles Training
Overlocking, Lock-stitching Machinist Training ESOL
Accredited English classes for speakers of other languages, at two levels Finance & Employment Advice & Guidance
We support women with practical skills on a 1:1 basis, including but not limited to: CV Writing, benefit support, job searches/ applications and interview techniques.
Thrive Employability and Wellbeing Programme
Want to make a positive change in your life but don’t know where to start? Do you feel like you aren’t reaching your full potential because things keep getting in the way? The Thrive Programme supports women into employment, a career change, education or volunteering. Shama Creative Classes
Learn creative Skills at Shama Baking Hair & Make-up / Mendhi Cooking Reed Employment Advice
Reed in Partnership runs a drop-in to support women into education, through referrals and part-funding qualifications, and into employment as they have access to a large number of employment vacancies with other organisations. Employment Support and Advice
We support women with interview skills and CV writing. We can refer women for Maths and English lessons, provide funding for interview clothing and offer disclosure advice for women who are or who have been involved with the Criminal Justice System. Employment Support and Advice
We support women with interview skills and CV writing. We can refer women to receive basic maths and English, funding for interview clothing and provide disclosure advice for women who are or who have been involved with the Criminal Justice System. DWP Flexible Support Fund
These sessions are aimed at increasing women’s confidence and motivation. These can be exercise sessions, cooking, art therapy and craft sessions and women are also encouraged to get involved in volunteering and training/education with a view to supporting women to move into work. Professional Courses
Level 2 Courses First Aid Paediatric First Aid Food & Hygiene Health & Safety Generic Project Work
Generic Project Workers provide one-to-one support at the Women’s Support Centre and run a weekly drop in, providing a safe space to talk and receive information about accessing other services. Various workshops are run throughout the year, including art workshops and a 10 week programme on healthy relationships. Becoming Employment Ready, in Association with Smallwood Trust
Becoming Employment Ready is funded by the Smallwood Trust to support women through education and training and ultimately into secure employment Peer Mentoring
Our Peer Mentoring service helps women develop their confidence and brings about positive change by connecting service users with peer mentors – former service users who have achieved positive change themselves and want to support other women to do the same. Thrive
A 6 week course on discovering delicious food. Food is about feeling full, satisfied and energised without restrictions Peer Mentoring
Our Peer Mentoring service helps women develop their confidence and brings about positive change by connecting service users with peer mentors – former service users who have achieved positive change themselves and want to support other women to do the same. Cooking Group
Our Cooking Group teaches women the essentials of food preparation as well as developing their communication and relationship building skills. The group also provides women with the opportunity to gain a level 1 qualification if they wish to. The class runs on Thursdays at 11am – 1pm. Peer Mentoring
Our Peer Mentoring service helps women develop their confidence and brings about positive change by connecting service users with peer mentors – former service users who have achieved positive change themselves and want to support other women to do the same. Job Centre 1:1s
Job Centre offers weekly 1-1 support sessions at our Bradford Centre. They can support with CV writing, applying for benefits, how to disclose criminal convictions to potential employers, preparing for interviews and sourcing interview clothes. These sessions run weekly on a Thursday from 1pm to 4pm at the Bradford Centre. Employment Support
DWP provide a service one day a week for pre booked appointments to help with employment support and filling out forms etcSupport for women in England with Family, Parenting and Relationships challenges
Specialist support programmes focus on assisting women with the demands and challenges of caring duties, parenting, and building trusted relationships with family, partners, friends, and colleagues. These services are designed to help women balance and manage these important aspects of their lives.
Healthy Happy Homes
There is no one size fits all approach to parenting, but our 5 week course Happy Healthy Homes will teach you the skills to draw upon to build your resilience as a parent/carer, but most importantly your children’s. Step Together
This project offers support to women and young women who have had children permanently removed from their care, the project provides individual support and therapy. Project Venus
Project Venus is a 6-week interactive course for young women aged 14-18. The project sees specialist caseworkers create a safe space in schools for young women to discuss topics which may still be considered taboo. A woman’s teenage years are so vital to her understanding of her body, her relationships and her environment. Women’s Wellbeing Café
In Sheffield we run the Women’s Wellbeing Café. This drop-in is open to all women. With different activities each week ranging from creative outlets, to talks, to anything that interests you, this group provides a safe space for women to socialise, chat and share interests. Community Postnatal Service
Support for new mothers and their babies Support and a sense of community are vital during early motherhood. Some women facing many challenges will prefer to come to a group that is designed to meet their needs with other mothers in similar situations.
Visiting Mum: Supporting mothers in prison
Pact currently operates two Visiting Mum services: one supporting Welsh mothers at HMPs Styal and Eastwood Park, jointly funded by HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) and the Welsh Government, and another funded by Comic Relief supporting women in HMP Downview. Happy Healthy Homes
There is no one size fits all approach to parenting, but our 5 week course Happy Healthy Homes will teach you the skills to draw upon to build your resilience as a parent/carer, but most importantly your children’s. Crèche
Free on-site childcare crèche, for parents accessing our services or courses
Together, a Chance: prison-based social workers
Together a Chance employs two prison-based social workers to support mothers in HMPs Send and Eastwood Park. Their role is to bridge the gap between the prison and social services in the community, keeping mothers in touch with their children where it is in the child’s best interests. Community Births
Individual support for women in London including birth support Preparing for the birth of a new baby without the support of family and friends, or the resources to get essential practical items can be really hard. During pregnancy we can visit a woman at home or meet in a place of her choice. Community CJS – Perinatal Support service
Individual support for women involved with the criminal justice system (CJS) in the community, during pregnancy and early motherhood. Birth Companions has been working with women involved in the criminal justice system for the last 25 years, so we understand the added stress that women face when they are on probation. Healthy Relationships
Our Healthy Relationships course supports women to explore the differences between healthy and unhealthy relationships, with sessions on controlling behaviours, boundaries, self-esteem, assertiveness, communication and healthy sexual attitudes to help women make and sustain positive change. Lunch Club
Friday lunch club consists of a meal and dessert for a donation of £3. Most of the food is donated but in any case where it isn’t, the cost of this helps cover any ingredients needed for that week. Lunch club runs from 12pm till 1pm.
Family Resettlement Support
Our Family Resettlement Workers support women with family and relationship needs leading up to and following their release. This pilot project works across nine women’s prisons and ensures women retain strong relationships with family members during the transition from prison to community. Health promotion workshops
Health promotion workshops and support accessing health services for BAME women Elayos
Elayos are a charitable organisation that support perinatal women in Birmingham who need extra support and who otherwise might be isolated. Suffolk Black Mothers and Babies Project
The Suffolk Black Mothers and Babies Project is aimed at reducing inequalities and racial disparities in maternal and child health care among black women so as to decrease maternal complications, maternal mortality and neonatal deaths. Birth Companions HMP Bronzefield
In HMP Bronzefield, we currently run a weekly Wellbeing Group for pregnant women. Community Antenatal Services
Our pregnancy classes help women prepare for the birth of their baby Antenatal education is an important part of preparing to have a baby. Many women will prefer to come to classes with other expectant mothers experiencing similar challenges. Healthy Relationships
Our Healthy Relationships course supports women to explore the differences between healthy and unhealthy relationships, with sessions on controlling behaviours, boundaries, self-esteem, assertiveness, communication and healthy sexual attitudes, to enable women to make positive choices. Early Help
We offer support and guidance for families who are referred to this project to improve their confidence and develop skills for progressing to employment. We also offer support for families who are more at risk of experiencing youth cultures such as anti social behaviour and gang crime Changing Futures
This relationship course is aimed at female perpetrators, or victims who display perpetrator tendencies. This focuses on anger management, ACE (adverse childhood experiences), domestic abuse awareness, understanding healthy relationships and enabling women to recognise their own issues, to prevent women entering the criminal justice system. Birth Companions HMP Foston Hall
In HMP Foston Hall, we currently provide support for pregnant women and mothers separated from their babies and infants. Our support in HMP Foston Hall takes the form of 1-1 visits; antenatal group sessions; practical, emotional, information and advocacy support; and remote support via phone, post and email.Support for women in England with Finance, Benefit and Debt challenges
Financial stress, anxiety, and hardship are common challenges for many women. Specialist support services offer crucial help, including advice on managing debt, relief strategies, guidance on benefit entitlements, and connections to professional support and advice aimed at easing financial burdens and improving overall stability.
Financial Resilience
Access help & advice with debt, utility arrears, budgeting, grant applications and managing money better. We are members of the Financial Conduct Authority. My Money, My Life
This project provides Kyra members with expert advice from a financial capability coach on issues of managing money and debt. Members get a one hour, one-to-one appointment, and can book for further appointments if required. Money and Me
Money management is a prevalent support area for many women often balancing a multitude of financial pressures. Money and Me is a 3 week budgeting course for any woman wanting to better manage their finances, and specifically those who may be turning to loans, are receiving Universal Credit, & often finding themselves in financial hardship. Money and Me
Money management is a prevalent support area for many women often balancing a multitude of financial pressures. Money and Me is a 3 week budgeting course for any woman wanting to better manage their finances, and specifically those who may be turning to loans, are receiving Universal Credit, & often finding themselves in financial hardship. Anawim Accommodation Support
We have a specialist housing officer who has built up good links with good quality housing in the city and provides resources to the other caseworkers. Along with our drop in workers they can provide support with tenancy issues, evictions, rough landlords etc. Venus Cosy Hub
Venus’ Cosy Hub is open Thursday 4pm-7pm, offering a warm safe place where everyone (women) can pop in for a cuppa, get practical tips and advice on energy efficiency and being able to keep warm at home. Benefits Advice
Weekly benefits advice clinic run by appointment only FIND ME: Financial Fitness
Financial Fitness helps women to manage their finances. The group covers benefits, budgeting, managing debt as well as planning for the future. Money Matters
Our Managing Money course helps women to manage their finances. The group covers topics including benefits, budgeting, taking control of your income, managing debt, understanding bank accounts, becoming financially responsible, and understanding money and bills, as well as planning for the future. This runs every Monday 1:30pm – 2:30pm.Support for women in England with Mental Health challenges
Women and girls struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or emotional crises need specialised mental health support. This support includes access to mental health professionals, counselling, and talking therapies. Services also offer crisis intervention, care plan development, and advocacy to connect women with appropriate resources and address mental health challenges effectively.
Trauma informed intervention – This Is Me
A Trauma-Informed and Trauma-Responsive programme educating women about the impact of trauma on emotions and overall wellbeing, exploring positive and negative coping strategies. 10 sessions, including pre and post work. Open to women referred to NDND through the Police and Probation services Social Drop-in Services
Our drop-in services are open to all women, and provides a safe space to come, relax and socialise with other women. The two drop-ins currently running in Leeds are Breakfast Club (Mondays 9am – 10:30am) and Light Lunch (12pm – 1pm). Counselling
A team of trained counselors, based at the Women’s Support Centre, providing up to 26 weeks free, face-to-face counselling sessions for women referred by a range of agencies. Mentoring and Advocacy (MAS) Service
MAS employs a gender-specific approach to support women who are involved with the Criminal Justice System and who also have personality difficulties through a pathway of care and management. MAS aims to support women to reduce repeat offending and improve their mental and emotional well-being Social Drop-in Services
Our weekly drop-in services are open to all women, providing women with a safe space to come, relax and socialise with other women. The drop-ins currently running in Bradford are: Coffee Mornings 10am-11am on a Monday Crafting for Confidence 1pm-2.30pm on a Monday Knit & Natter 10am-12pm on a Thursday Soup Sisters 12.30pm-1. Building Better Solutions
Our Building Better Solutions course helps women to understand actions and consequences and how to communicate effectively. Looking at how you react to a situation and using the CBT triangle to encourage new thoughts which can lead to a more desirable outcome. It runs for 5 weeks every Thursday 11am – 12pm. Drop-ins
Our general drop-ins are a safe space for women to seek advice, collect emergency toiletries, meet other women and have guidance and support in seeking help. Please just pop in to see us during our drop-in times below, if you want to call before you come then please contact us on 01243 697800. Red to Pink
Red to Pink is a 4 week anger management course delivered by our staff at Tomorrow’s Women. The course revolves around learning the skills to express anger appropriately. Social Prescribing
Social prescribing is delivered in group sessions, both within and outside the Centre, to improve women’s mental health, and support their recovery from Covid by addressing the social isolation that it has caused. The sessions include cooking, bingo, yoga etc The Esther Project
YADA runs the Esther Project which works to prevent the sexual exploitation of women and young people by providing tailored practical and emotional support enabling women to tackle their individual needs, such as: safety, well-being and isolation. Eat the Music – Coping with Emotions through Music, Writing, Expression
Eat the Music is a group that explores a mixture of music making, writing, poetry, expression and listening to music in order to feel good and cope with emotions. Wellbeing and Me
Wellbeing & Me is a 4 week course for women to address their mental health, helping women to understand the effects that stress can have on us. Women’s Counselling Service
We offer a counselling and therapeutic service for women. Mental Wellbeing
Our Mental Wellbeing course teaches women how to practice mindfulness, and manage anxiety and depression. This is an ongoing course, with different topics each week, to promote the mental wellbeing of our service users, with week 1 hour sessions. Star Centre
Provides a friendly and welcoming space where young people up to the age of 18 can access therapeutic support, information and advice on mental health issues, as well as group support and a variety of therapies. Art Therapy
We offer a monthly art therapy session. These craft-based sessions are delivered by a qualified art therapist to promote mental wellbeing with our women. Art therapy is a tool therapists use to help patients interpret, express, and resolve their emotions and thoughts. Our course is run by a fully- qualified counsellor on a fortnightly basis. Drop-ins
Our general drop-ins are a safe space for women to seek advice, collect emergency toiletries, meet other women and have guidance and support in seeking help. Please just pop in to see us during our drop-in times below, if you want to call before you come then please contact us on 01243 697800.