A report has been developed as a resource for Women’s Centres, to support their conversations with commissioners at a local and regional level. It is intended to help commissioners, service providers, funders and professionals understand how Women’s Centres can play a key role in meeting the needs of women in their communities. It is the … Read more
The idea of a Women’s Centre in Brighton was conceived as early as 1969 during meetings of the Brighton Women’s Liberation group. During the late 1960s and 1970s, Brighton had a thriving community of women’s interest groups which came together in 1973 to form Brighton Women’s Centre Committee (BWCC). BWCC secured a one-year tenancy from … Read more
Sheila McWattie was a treasured member of the BWC volunteer team who did a huge amount to support, raise the profile of the organisation and make a difference in the lives of women in Brighton & Hove. She died suddenly in February this year, aged 58, and is much missed. Here, women who knew Sheila … Read more
On Saturday 5th August 2006, we hosted the Brighton Pride Women’s Performance Tent at Preston Park. We would like to thank Brighton Pride and Brighton & Hove City Council for kindly providing funding for the tent. We would also like to thank Barber Black Sheep and Brighton pub, the Marlborough, for their support. Superbly organized … Read more
It is with great pleasure that we announce the launch of our new centre! Following our relocation from our centre of twelve years, Brighthelm Community Centre, we are now located at 72 High Street, Kemptown. The centre was officially launched on Sunday 25th June with Michael Chowen and our patron, Baroness Joyce Gould in attendance … Read more
