Sector Conversation with Against Violence and Abuse (AVA)

In this Sector Conversation, we're meeting Karen and Lucy from AVA - one of the Ascent Support Services to Organisations partners. Karen and Lucy are discussing the relationship and collaborations between local authorities and the women sector.

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Sisters Doing It for Themselves: an introduction

An introduction to the 'Sisters Doing It For Themselves' project looking at the history of the women’s voluntary and community sector after Erin Pizzey set up the first women’s refuge. Find out about the oral histories recorded from key women figures.
Digital Inclusion Co-ordinator

Women for Refugee Women. Rolling applications from 7th July.
Digital Law and Rights Advisor: Sexual Exploitation

Equality Now. Closing date: 16th July
Sector Conversation with Harriet Wistrich on CEDAW

Urgent letter to Baroness Barran regarding the application process for refuge space funding

Sent from WRC & charity sector representatives on Friday 8th May 2020.
Are the Equality Act 2010 and CEDAW working for the women’s voluntary & community sector in England? (December 2019)

A report focusing on the five key areas relative to the CEDAW recommendations.
The Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis on the UK Women's Sector

Findings from a nationwide survey.
An update on the Tampon Tax Fund 2020/21

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DDCMS) have announced that the application deadline for this round of funding has been extended by a week to Sunday 7th June, at our request.
Member spotlight: Inspire Women Oldham

An update from Inspire Women Oldham.
Women's Resource Centre

WRC works towards transformational and substantive equality for women. We achieve this through being a thought leader in the women’s sector, joining-up-the-dots of women’s inequality to push for empowerment its true sense: supporting women and women’s organisations to achieve their full potential. Help us to continue this work by donating what you can.
Pay Back the Tampon Tax

With the COVID-19 crisis disproportionately affecting women and their children, it is now more vital than ever that women's specialist charities are given the funding they need.
Why we exist
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.
Why become a member

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