Cambridge Women’s Resources Centre

What to expect

Cambridge Women’s Resources Centre is a welcoming, accessible female-only space that supports women seeking positive change for themselves and their families. The centre tailors their support to each individual woman, and supports her to find her voice. They provide support and information on issues including family and parenting, debt and finance, employability and career development. They also provide relaxed creative groups and workshops for women to spend time with other women.

The centre is located on Sturton Street in Central Cambridge. It is easily accessible by bus, train, foot or bicycle and has two car parking spaces.

The centre is open Monday to Friday. Visit their website to see the opening times. You are welcome to drop in whenever the centre is open for a cup of tea or coffee and a chat. You can also help yourself to clothes, books, toiletries and sanitary products that have been donated to the centre.

More information

An overview of some of the services on offer at Cambridge Women’s Resources Centre are given below. For more information about these services visit their website or call 01223 321148.

Support work
Support workers at the centre offer one-to-one advice and assistance. They can help with emotional support, signposting to other services, access to education or volunteering, and working on CVs. You can set up an appointment with a support worker by phoning or emailing the centre.

Employability
Cambridge Women’s Resources Centre support women not in education or employment back into work or volunteering opportunities. They offer a range of courses that enable women to learn new skills, build their confidence and find their voice. They help women to improve their economic outcomes and unlock their potential.

Creative Groups
There is a drop-in art group at the centre every Thursday. This is a safe space for women to relax, chat and enjoy some creative time. Everyone is welcome, no experience needed. Coffee, biscuits and all art materials are supplied. There are sometimes other creative groups on offer too. Visit the website to view the latest timetable.

Freedom programme
The Freedom programme is a course for women who have experienced domestic violence. It has been found to be extremely successful in helping women understand their abuse and move forward with their lives. Women are able to discuss their experiences in a safe and supportive environment. Participants can attend the course each week or drop in and out at their own pace.

Thrive programme
The Thrive programme supports the wellbeing and mental health of women who have had any contact with the Criminal Justice System. CWRC understand that many women have been impacted by trauma and living in poverty. Their trauma-informed one-to-one and group support aims to create positive paths away from offending. 

ESOL groups
Cambridge Women’s Resources Centre run a weekly English class taught by a qualified ESOL teacher.  They also run a more informal Chat Café where you can practise listening and speaking English in a relaxed friendly group.

All of the above services are provided to women free of charge.

There are rooms available to hire at Cambridge Women’s Resources Centre, for agencies who want to provide services in a women-only space.