WRC is the leading national umbrella organisation for the women’s sector, striving to give voice to the most marginalised and disadvantaged organisations in the UK.

WRC is committed to ensuring that our values are embedded throughout our organisation and are reflected in all of our work.

Values
Anti-Racist Feminism, Equality, Professionalism, Collaboration, Integrity, and Environmental Sustainability

Vision
A world where all women are empowered and have substantive equality

Mission
Supporting and standing up for a diverse and thriving women’s sector

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"Research consistently demonstrates that the best guarantee to secure and protect women’s rights is the independent action of women’s movements and organisations. Decision makers need to adequately resource the local specialist women’s organisations that provide life-changing and life-saving support for the most disadvantaged"

Vivienne Hayes MBE, WRC CEO

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Our six core values:

Anti-Racist Feminism

To be a feminist, you must be anti-racist.

WRC acknowledges and is working towards ending racism and sexism, actively challenging discrimination of any kind against women within our own organisation and others.

WRC firmly believes that strengthening a diverse women’s sector challenges discrimination against women and improves women’s lives.

Power imbalances between women's organisations are a reality. Liberation for only some is not liberation. WRC is committed to developing meaningful, collaborative working practices that level the playing field. We know that we are stronger together.

Equality

WRC will proactively work with, learn from and support other equalities organisations and will ensure our work is based on an equalities framework.

Professionalism

WRC will constantly strive to provide a high-quality service, be an effective communicator and ensure continuous organisational learning and development.

Collaboration

WRC acknowledges the expertise of women’s and other organisations and will work collaboratively to address women's inequality. We will ensure that our activities and information are accessible to all.

Integrity

WRC will work in an open, honest, accountable and transparent way with staff, volunteers, members and other stakeholders.

Environmental Sustainability

WRC will strive to reduce our waste and carbon emissions by consuming less, recycling, using non-toxic and biodegradable products and purchasing from local suppliers. Where possible, we will purchase services from women’s organisations/businesses and use sustainable, locally sourced, fair-trade and organic goods.

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