Hearing Women's Voices: Why Women (WRC, 2018)

This report investigates and explores the value of women-only services. The launch of the report was held in City Hall with the then Deputy Mayor of Social Integration as the keynote speaker.

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Chair of Trustees

SATEDA. Closing date: Monday 2nd September
Business Manager

Oxfordshire Sexual Abuse and Rape Crisis Centre. Closing date: 9am on Friday 26th July 2024
Services Administrator

Oxfordshire Sexual Abuse and Rape Crisis Centre. Closong date: Friday 2nd August 2024
Policy and Influencing Officer

Women's Resource Centre. Closing date: 30 August 2024, 11:59pm

Tina’s Haven - A catalyst for emancipatory practice for birthmothers severed from their children by trauma-based addiction

When Dr Sue Robson’s beloved daughter Tina died aged 35 in temporary homeless accommodation, leaving her adored eleven year old son, she vowed to create something to shine a light on the plight of birth mothers severed from their children by trauma-based addiction. Today, less than four years on, a report is published about the Tina’s Haven pilot project.
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.
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. Sign our petition.
When will funders address sexist grant-making?

CEO, Vivienne Hayes addresses the disproportionate funding made available to women's services.
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.
Statement on behalf of VAWG organisations in England & Wales on the Cost-of-Living Crisis

Whilst affecting us all, the current recession and cost of living crisis is disproportionately impacting women, particularly those whose lives are impacted by abuse and inequality, and the organisations that are supporting them.

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
Why become a member

Join the WRC membership and be part of the sisterhood, stand in solidarity or exercise your activism.
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.
Feminist Leadership 2022-2025