Stories & Partners
Read inspiring stories of local people, groups and organisations, and learn more about our collective work in the borough.
Ann and Lorraine
Ann shares how she persuaded Lorraine to start using her computer during the first lockdown as a way to connect when meeting in person was
“Many of the women we work with don’t have access to smart device”
International Women’s Day 2021 #IWD2021 Story by women of Pause Pause works with women who have experienced, or are at risk of, repeated
“Somali women participants took part in the project despite their super busy schedules”
International Women’s Day 2021 #IWD2021 Story by Sadia Ali, Minority Matters Most of the women we work with are care workers, providing essential
“Women have lost their main relief outlets, such as going to market, spending time outdoors…”
International Women’s Day 2021 #IWD2021 Story by Ellie Angus, MEWSo MEWSo was among the first organisations to move to online service delivery in early March. Through the year
“Single mothers struggled a lot with homeschooling due to language barriers”
International Women’s Day 2021 #IWD2021 Story by Wezenet Haile, Community Language Support Services (CLSS) Community Language Support Services (CLSS) is a charity set up to assist
“In the past year, we have met and supported so many incredible women”
International Women’s Day 2021 #IWD2021 Story by Nathalie Renaud, Elizabeth House Community Centre Covid-19 forced Elizabeth House Community Centre to close on 19 March
