Raising the hopes and aspirations of Women and Families

We support vulnerable women & families by providing essential skills and helping to instill the confidence to truly flourish in life.

We deliver personalised, holistic and person-centred support that aims to: boost mental and physical well-being; improve access to facilities & services; act as a springboard to a healthier and happier lifestyle.

Since 2003, we’ve been working to improve the health and wellbeing of disadvantaged and vulnerable women and their families across Derbyshire.

Here’s how we do it…

We help individuals by providing support, information and advice to women with complex needs. We provide a range of;

  • educational workshops
  • confidence & life-skills courses
  • food parcels
  • one to one support
  • health interventions
  • counselling
  • drop-ins & coffee mornings

And any other intervention we can, to support women experiencing emotional, social, addiction and mental health issues.

The Support and Programme We Provide

In 2023/24

10

Individuals, including children, were supported by us and received holistic support around a variety of issues.

Last Year

10

Individuals, including children, were supported by us and received holistic support around a variety of issues.

During the Year 

10

Individuals, including children, were supported by us and received holistic support around a variety of issues.

Who we are

Women's Work is a national award winning charity which is passionate about providing essential support, information and advice, to enable women and their families to live healthy and empowered lives.

Women’s Work adopts a holistic person-centred approach, this means that every service user is offered a bespoke programme of support. Our services are targeted at women who have complex and multifaceted needs, including those affected by poor self-esteem, mental health, drug and alcohol misuse, women offenders, women exploited through sexual exploitation and those fleeing domestic abuse.

SPOTLIGHT ON

We are absolutely delighted to share the wonderful news that our Winter Concert has raised an incredible £1,367. We want to extend our deepest thanks to everyone who attended, supported, volunteered, and helped make the evening such a memorable success. The night was filled with beautiful performances, community spirit, and a shared commitment to helping…

At AWP, empowerment begins with expression. We uplift Asian women through arts, crafts, skills, and community support

— Farida iftikhar ,Chief Executive