Registered Charity
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About us
Who we are
CWRC runs two Women’s Centres, one in Cambridge and one in Peterbrough. We provide educational courses, group activities and individual support. We also run the Freedom Programme for women who have been subjected to domestic abuse, and Thrive for women who have involvement with the Criminal Justice System.
For over four decades, CWRC has provided support, including for those who are facing poverty, homelessness and poor housing, abuse and trauma.
The centre was established in 1982 and has a rich history of supporting, training and encouraging women to bring about positive change for themselves, their families and their communities.
Offering a safe, trauma-informed environment for all women who walk through our doors, CWRC encourages s a sense of friendship, helping to empower women who need support in our community.
Our long established and evolving community offers a range of services to make life and living a little bit easier.
Out work falls into three main catagories:
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Personalised Support: CWRC can support women with housing advice, access to grants and funds, employment and educaction, benefits advice and emotional support. We listen without judgement, provide information and offer a calm space where women are heard.
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Group activities: CWRC provides a range of group activities, often focused on wellbeing and creativity.
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Support for women with criminal justice contact: We work with women who have had contact with criminal justice system to provide holistic support.
Our culture and values
Offering a safe, trauma-informed environment for all women who walk through our doors, CWRC encourages s a sense of friendship, helping to empower women who need support in our community.
Equality, diversity and inclusion policy
CWRC is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work. We aim to
create a welcoming, safe, and supportive environment for all women, regardless of their background, where
everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We recognise the importance of addressing barriers to access
and participation, and we actively work to eliminate discrimination and promote equality in line with UK
legislation, including the Equality Act 2010
