NEWS AND EVENTS
Check out our latest news, awards, and events.
New Thursday Zoom Support Group for Women – Starting Nov 13!
My Ally weekly Zoom support groups – Wednesdays 7.30-8.30pm and Thursdays 12.30-1.30pm (Thursday group starts 13/11/25)
This group is for women to come together, share stories, and techniques, support others and help you feel less alone.
Please email ally@watfordwomenscentre.org.uk to receive the passcode for the zoom.
🎙️Tune In! 🎙️ Listen to our CEO's interview on the Vibe 107.6 Breakfast Show.
Don't miss this opportunity to hear about our holistic services and how Watford Women’s Services support our community. Click here: to listen live and share this on your social media to spread the word!
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Fresh News from Our Centre:
🎥Breaking Barriers: A Powerful Conversation on Domestic Abuse:
In this final video of the series, created in partnership with Hertfordshire County Council, we explore how we can break down the barriers that prevent open conversations around domestic abuse. Thank you to Hertfordshire County Council and Hertfordshire Community Foundation for supporting our work in this area.
👉 Watch now and be part of the change.
🎙️Listen CEO Interview on Mix 92.6!
Our executive director, Lucy, recently discussed the diverse events we organize for Women's Day. We invite you to click below and listen to this insightful interview to learn more about our activities in honour of International Women's Day.
📅 Tune in to hear how we’re celebrating on 8th March!
🎧 Listen here: Mix 92.6
Everyone's responsibility!
Our CEO, Lucy Martin speaks to Watford Observer Post-Bushey Tragedy. Read the full interview here:
https://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/24448279.crossbow-ban-not-enough-says-watford-womens-centre/
Courses, workshop and events:
🌟 Confident Interviews: Free Career Workshop - Ready to land that job with confidence?
Join us for a free 2-hour workshop at Watford Women’s Centre on 9th December, designed to help you:
✅ Make a strong first impression
✅ Improve your CV
✅ Succeed in interviews
Whether you're re-entering the workforce or aiming for your next big opportunity, this session will give you the tools and confidence to shine.
👉 Book your place now or Click here to learn more]– spaces are limited!
🎉Thank you for joining us in celebrating International Women's Day (IWD) 2025. -Empower, Inspire, Achieve-
In this International Women's Month, we stand in solidarity with our community and support International Women's Day (IWD).
Hab Law
will join us for our online legal briefing. See the poster below for more information.
Please ensure to join us on Zoom on March 6th from a location where you feel safe and comfortable.
For any inquiries, please contact us at 01923 816 229
Don't forget to book your FREE professional photoshoot in celebration of #internationalwomensday.
The wonderful Photo Fabulous will be in Watford from March 3-7 and any donations gratefully received will come to Watford Women's Centre. For more information and booking details, please see the event page https://fb.me/e/4ELCfjfNZ Places are limited so don't miss out!#IWD2025 #AccelerateAction
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Recent Updates from Our Team
Our Domestic Abuse Support Team has won an award!
We are proud to have been awarded 'Most Dedicated Domestic Abuse Survivor Support Organisation 2023' in the AI Non-Profit Organisation awards.
Find out more about the awards.
Thank you to Acquisition International for your support and recognition and thank you to our wonderful team who will always go over and beyond to support women when they need us most.
Step2Skills Best Partner Award Runner Up
Congratulations to our Education Team for their Step2Skills Runner Up Award. This is an excellent achievement, particularly for a small charity, coming second out of all education partners across Hertfordshire.
Step2Skills Adult Achievement Awards Runner Up
Congratulations to our learner and volunteer, Renata, who was the Runner Up in the Step2Skills Adult Achievement Award Category for "Upskilling By Volunteering".
Renata said to us "I want to say thank you very much once again for nominating me for the Adult Achievement Awards. I am extremely grateful to you and everyone at Watford Women's Centre for giving me the opportunity to attend the Awards ceremony
You have been very supportive to me since I started to attend courses and volunteering for you. You helped me to increase my confidence and my self esteem".
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Covid-19 Community Champion Award Winner
We were invited by Cllr Imran Hamid to attend the first Overseas Pakistan Lovers OPL awards dinner. We were honoured to be presented with an award in recognition of our work across the community during
Covid-19.
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