On Sunday the 21st of January, BWC hosted a fundraising music event at The Brunswick. Voices against Violence was a fantastic evening of live music from a group of amazing performers. This event was organised by our team of volunteers who worked tirelessly to ensure the evening was a huge success! Despite the terrible weather … Read more
With more families relying on our foodbank than ever our 2023 Christmas foodbank appeal “Full tummies for Christmas” was launched to help provide emergency food so that families in Brighton wouldn’t go hungry over the festive period. At Brighton Women’s Centre we know that many women in Brighton are finding it difficult to feed themselves … Read more
Introducing From Court to Support – diverting women away from custodial sentences. Brighton Women’s Centre have recently commissioned independent external consultant Russell Webster to evaluate the recent From Court to Support (FC2S) initiative. You can read the full report here.
This year the amazing Simon Webster Hair are supporting BWC with their Pay It Forward initiative. How you can support BWC through Simon Webster Hair You can add £10 to your bill or purchase a pay it forward blow-dry from their online store and Simon Webster hair will match it! Speaking to Brilliant Brighton Co-Founder … Read more
ToyBox Early Years is delighted to announce that they have been awarded the Sanctuary Nursery Award BWC’s Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ pre-school, run from within the Women’s Centre, provides support to children and families in the city of Brighton. Brighton itself is recognised as a City of Sanctuary, working to provide a welcoming environment for refugees seeking … Read more
The pre-school, run by BWC (Brighton Women’s Centre), has been rated “Outstanding” in all areas after a recent inspection. Inspectors observed children thoroughly enjoying the inclusive and nurturing pre-school, crediting staff with their knowledge and relationships with the children and for delivering a superbly planned, varied and well-thought-out, flexible curriculum. Children attending ToyBox Early Years … Read more
BWC and artists Cole & Joslin are excited to be hosting SHIFT HAPPENS – a community open mic night at Phoenix Art Space on Thursday 7 September. The free event will be hosted by award-winning Brighton-based spoken word artist AFLO. the poet with music by all-queer band Starting Fires. Music, spoken word, stories, poetry … … Read more
£15 million for services that work with women in the justice system. Tailored support to help female offenders get their lives back on track Part of strategy to reduce number of women committing crimes Thousands more vulnerable women caught up in crime will benefit from drug, housing and employment support to get their lives back … Read more
BWC has been selected to participate in the Big Give Mental Health Match Fund during this year’s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek We’re raising vital funds to make mental health support more accessible for vulnerable women suffering the devastating effects of the cost-of-living crisis on their mental health and well-being. 74% of women who contacted BWC’s counselling service last … Read more
BWC (Brighton Women’s Centre) hosted the city’s largest annual IWD Celebration on Saturday 11 March in partnership with Brighton Dome and Brighton Museum. Almost 900 visitors enjoyed the day, taking part in free workshops and thought-provoking discussions. Highlights of the day included – but were by no means limited to – the ever-popular Sing Your … Read more
