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A programme for women to try out new ideas, new skills and to get support for next steps
Read MoreA campaign to improve women’s equal access to all kinds of opportunities and have a say on issues that affect them
Read MoreA community space where women can meet up, use our office facilities and find out what support is available.
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13th April 2026
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New Posts at Women’s Workshop!
We are recruiting two new members of the Women’s Workshop team: Communications Officer Hours: 24 hours per month (flexible arrangement) Pay: £16 per hour Location: Flexible The Communications Officer […]
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23rd April 2026
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The extent of violence in England and Wales, especially against women, is obscured by official Government statistics – new study reveals
Researchers from Royal Holloway, University of London, and Lancaster University, have found that Government statistics on violent crime underestimate the extent and severity of violence against women by as much […]
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23rd April 2026
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The extent of violence in England and Wales, especially against women, is obscured by official Government statistics – new study reveals
Researchers from Royal Holloway, University of London, and Lancaster University, have found that Government statistics on violent crime underestimate the extent and severity of violence against women by as much […]
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23rd April 2026
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Maintenance is used as a weapon all of the time – Gingerbread
Gingerbread has published a joint briefing exploring the experiences of victim-survivors of domestic abuse with the Child Maintenance Service (CMS). Developed in collaboration with Surviving Economic Abuse, Women’s Aid, and […]
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23rd April 2026
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Maintenance is used as a weapon all of the time – Gingerbread
Gingerbread has published a joint briefing exploring the experiences of victim-survivors of domestic abuse with the Child Maintenance Service (CMS). Developed in collaboration with Surviving Economic Abuse, Women’s Aid, and […]
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23rd April 2026
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The economic consequences of gender-based violence – IFS
Summarising recent work on the economic impacts of domestic abuse, sexual assault and workplace harassment. Gender-based violence has not historically been a major area of study for economists. Yet, in […]
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23rd April 2026
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Women Remain Significantly Underrepresented in UK News Media, According to New National Report – Worcester University
Women remain significantly underrepresented in UK news media, with nearly twice as many men appearing in stories as women; a ratio that has barely changed in 30 years, according to […]
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23rd April 2026
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New research calls on housing providers to protect women and families from abuse and gambling risks – Nottingham University
The researchers conducted in‑depth interviews with women with lived experience of gambling harms and domestic abuse, as well as with support services and UK housing providers. They also surveyed housing […]
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13th April 2026
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New laws to crackdown on harmful pornography – Ministry of Justice and others
Possessing or publishing pornography depicting incest or adults pretending to be children to be criminalised and tech execs could be held liable. Possessing or publishing pornography depicting incest or adults pretending to be […]
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13th April 2026
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Cracking down on sex-based harassment in public – Home Office
New law will target those who harass women and girls in public because of their sex. Everyone will be safer to walk the streets freely without fear of public sexual […]
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31st March 2026
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Police warn against use of self swabbing kits – NCVPP & NPCC
‘Self swabbing’ rape and sexual assault kits present significant risk to victims The National Centre for Violence Against Women and Girls and Public Protection (NCVPP) and the National Police Chiefs’ […]
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6th May 2026
Environmental activities & Green Skills @ the Women’s Workshop
Come along on Wednesdays and join in weekly projects and activities that will help to increase your confidence, skills, knowledge, and social connections. A snippet of what’s coming up this […]
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12th May 2026
Art for Art’s Sake
Art can be a powerful form of self-expression, this is a workshop about enjoyment and expression rather than skills and technique Art can be a powerful form of self-expression, it […]
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13th May 2026
Environmental activities & Green Skills @ the Women’s Workshop
Come along on Wednesdays and join in weekly projects and activities that will help to increase your confidence, skills, knowledge, and social connections. A snippet of what’s coming up this […]
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14th May 2026
My Best Me Part 2: Building Confidence
Confidence isn’t global and it isn’t fixed come along and explore your confidence and how to develop it. How many times have you said, “I don’t have the confidence to […]
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20th May 2026
Environmental activities & Green Skills @ the Women’s Workshop
Come along on Wednesdays and join in weekly projects and activities that will help to increase your confidence, skills, knowledge, and social connections. A snippet of what’s coming up this […]
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27th May 2026
Environmental activities & Green Skills @ the Women’s Workshop
Come along on Wednesdays and join in weekly projects and activities that will help to increase your confidence, skills, knowledge, and social connections. A snippet of what’s coming up this […]
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3rd June 2026
Environmental activities & Green Skills @ the Women’s Workshop
Come along on Wednesdays and join in weekly projects and activities that will help to increase your confidence, skills, knowledge, and social connections. A snippet of what’s coming up this […]
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10th June 2026
Environmental activities & Green Skills @ the Women’s Workshop
Come along on Wednesdays and join in weekly projects and activities that will help to increase your confidence, skills, knowledge, and social connections. A snippet of what’s coming up this […]
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11th June 2026
Bouncing Forward: Developing a Resilient Approach
Resilience is not ‘carrying on regardless’, or ‘growing a thick skin’. Come along and find out what it is and how to develop yours. Do you often feel overwhelmed in […]
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17th June 2026
Environmental activities & Green Skills @ the Women’s Workshop
Come along on Wednesdays and join in weekly projects and activities that will help to increase your confidence, skills, knowledge, and social connections. A snippet of what’s coming up this […]
