Tomorrow’s Women

women from all backgrounds facing any personal issues to live equal and fulfilled lives. They believe that every woman deserves support, compassion and understanding, and provide a safe space for women from all walks of life. Tomorrow’s Women provides a “one-stop shop” of support whereby a woman can visit the centre and access support from a range of statutory and third-sector organisations all under one roof. This can include solicitors, police officers, training providers, counsellors, other charities and specialist support services. When a woman is going through a difficult time, it can be daunting to know where to go to access support and who to turn to, it can also be stressful not knowing the associated costs with accessing this support.

The work of Tomorrow’s Women is aimed at reducing a woman’s risk of offending or re-offending by providing targeted interventions around areas in her life where she may need support, this includes domestic abuse, mental health, substances, finances, confidence and self-esteem. There are however no criteria a woman must meet in order to access support, she is welcome to come along to take part in courses and activities or access support from staff with a variety of qualifications including IDVA, ISVA, Stalking & Harassment, and PTTLS. Women attend Tomorrow’s Women from all backgrounds and walks of life, facing a range of different issues but also to take part in the array of offerings on the timetable. Monthly timetables are created which are filled with exercise classes, sewing/ crafts, gardening, floristry and music. These activities can benefit a woman’s wellbeing and provide her with skills, knowledge and confidence in her abilities. There are also a variety of courses whereby women can gain qualifications, these can include Maths & English, ESOL, Mental health awareness, Understanding Addiction, Nails, Understanding autism and Counselling L1-3. Each month timetables are created based on what the women want to see and their ideas and feedback are always encouraged during forum meetings.

Tomorrow’s Women are passionate about advocating for and supporting women who have experienced domestic abuse. 1 in 4 women in England and Wales will experience domestic abuse in her lifetime, and it takes, on average, 7 attempts before a woman is able to leave for good. Shockingly, on average, 2 women a week are killed by a current or former partner in England and Wales. TW host an annual VAWG (Violence Against Women and Girls) event which campaigns for ending violence against women and girls; women survivors are welcomed to tell their inspirational stories of overcoming abuse, and speakers from supporting organisations such as Police and other domestic abuse charities, discuss the fantastic work that they do. We also educate the women, and the wider community, on issues surrounding domestic abuse. This year’s event was held on Monday 25th November at their Chester centre and included workshops, guest speakers and refreshments.

Tomorrow’s Women’s work is invaluable. Thousands of women who have accessed the centre go on to live happy lives which are crime, abuse and substance-free. They give the women the tools to become empowered to take ownership of move on with their lives, and will always be there to support them.

If you or someone you know may benefit from their support, reach out by visiting their centre or calling 01244 906 494.