Why women only?
A question Derby Women’s Centre staff and volunteers often get asked is: why is the centre just for women? The centre was founded in 1978 to address inequalities faced by […]
DWC proud owners of 4 Leopold Street
Derby Women’s Centre is pleased to announce that it is now the proud owner of 4 Leopold Street, Derby. Derbyshire County Council recently transferred the property into our ownership through the
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Mystery donation boosts fundraising appeal to £979
DWC has raised £979 in a recent fundraising appeal for counselling – £179 over the £800 target – thanks to an anonymous donation of £500 from a lady who used to have counselling at
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DWC’s Elaine and Liz talk to Radio Derby about domestic violence
On Tuesday 28th February, Elaine, services coordinator at Derby Women’s Centre, and Liz, a facilitator for DWC’s Freedom Programme, appeared on BBC Radio Derby to talk to presenter Aleena Naylor about
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DWC patron Parween Warsi adds her support to campaign to save the centre
Derby Telegraph today published an article about the invaluable support Derby Women’s Centre has received from its patrons, as local businesswoman Parween Warsi CBE added her voice to the campaign
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DWC still going strong despite threats to funding
Last September, Derby City Council informed us that they would cut Derby Women’s Centre’s funding from March 2012. The council opened a consultation with the public and invited the centre’s service users and
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Wanted: blog contributors
Are you a budding female journalist or writer interested in writing about local and national women’s issues? Do you work for an organisation that helps women overcome difficulties? Are you
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