NEWS AND EVENTS

Check out our latest news, awards, and events.

My Ally weekly Zoom support groups –Wednesdays 7.30-8.30pm and Thursdays 12.30-1.30pm.

This group is for women to come together, share stories, and techniques, support others and help you feel less alone.

Email ally@watfordwomenscentre.org.uk to receive the passcode for the zoom.

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Thank you to Hertfordshire Constabulary for a brilliant Domestic Abuse Partners event - One Hertfordshire. One Response. Better Outcomes - held at the beautiful Knebworth Barns Conference Centre on Wednesday 9^th September. It was a fantastic opportunity for local and regional organisations to come together to learn how we can improve collaborative working and the individual services that are provided for those affected by domestic abuse. Special thanks to Seargant Jon Vince, DI Grant Bennett for organisation and facilitating, to Pathways for providing a wonderful lunch and to Knebworth Barns for hosting.

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🎙️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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🎥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.

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🎙️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

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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/

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🎉Thank you for joining us in celebrating International Women's Day (IWD). -Empower, Inspire, Achieve

In this International Women's Month, we stand in solidarity with our community and support International Women's Day (IWD).

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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.

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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.

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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".