Executive Summary - WCSU

This is an executive summary of independent evaluation report into Women’s
Commissioning Support Unit (WCSU) pilot programme, commissioned by
Women’s Resource Centre (WRC); For a more detailed report, in terms of background, methodology, results and discussion, see WCSU Final Evaluation Report (December 2018).

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Programmes and Partnerships Manager

Oxfordshire Sexual Abuse and Rape Crisis Centre. Closing date: 13th May 2024
News from our community - April 2024

Catch up on the latest news this April from our community with updates on workshops, free upcoming events, webinars, new launches, guides, awards and more.
Chairwoman

Latin American Women’s Rights Service (LAWRS). Closing date: 12 May 2024 at 11:30 pm
Schools Engagement Worker

Jewish Womens Aid. Closing date: 16th May 2024

Women's priorities in the upcoming election

WRC highlights some of the key demands for women's organisations in its 'Grassroots Manifesto', which is part of an election resource kit.
Best Practice Briefing on 'System Change'

What 'system change' means to us at WRC - with inspiration from Patricia Hill Collins
London VAWG Consortium: 13 Years Working with Women (November, 2023)

Find out about the history and work of the London VAWG Consortium.
The Speaking Up for Women Campaign & Petition

We are asking for a National Women’s Fund. Read more here.
When will funders address sexist grant-making?

CEO, Vivienne Hayes addresses the disproportionate funding made available to women's services.
Dormant Assets update, 2023

Update on dormant assets consultation
Women, Power and Equality in Tower Hamlets- Mind the Gap

The Tower Hamlet Women’s Network recently met online via Zoom, facilitated by WRC, to understand why women are poorer than men in Tower Hamlets and how the Cost of Living Crisis has disproportionately impacted women.
Specialist Briefing Session: Q&A with MOPAC & The Metropolitan Police Service on the Casey Report (2023)

A Report into the discussions and recommendations from an event held by WRC on Tuesday 29th November 2022 with MOPAC and the Metropolitan Police Service on the Casey Report.
A Special Event: In Conversation with MOPAC & The Metropolitan Police Service (2023)

A Report into the discussions and recommendations from an event held by WRC on Friday 30th September 2022 with MOPAC and the Metropolitan Police Service.
Cost of Living Crisis London VAWG Sector Response

As the region with the highest poverty rates in the UK, London faces specific challenges in the cost-of-living crisis. This statement outlines the nuances of London, and the disproportionate impact on women, especially Black and minoritised women and girls. It also highlights the current landscape for VAWG service providers and the problems of current funding and commissioning practices. In conclusion, the statement outlines recommendations for stakeholders in the sector.

Women's Empowerment Toolbox
WRC Statement on women-only services and sex-based rights
Help, support & services

Are you a woman looking for help and support? Our member organisations offer a range of specialist services and are there to help you.
The Invisible Health Workplace Initiative
Definition of Discrimination - Article 1, CEDAW

CEDAW defines discrimination against women as any distinction, exclusion or restriction on the basis of sex that has the effect or purpose of harming or reversing women’s human rights and freedoms in any aspect of their lives.
CEDAW

About CEDAW - the UN Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women
Feminist Leadership

This training is about doing things differently and challenging traditional and stereotypical masculine notions of leadership. It’s about creating, living and acting upon a leadership style that is transformative, inclusive, adaptable, transparent and powerful, in other words, feminist.
Work with us – Corporate Partnerships

Work with Women's Resource Centre as a corporate partner.
NBWL Coaching and Mentoring
Why become a member

Join the WRC membership and be part of the sisterhood, stand in solidarity or exercise your activism.