The Women’s Project at Wintercomfort is dedicated to empowering vulnerable women from diverse backgrounds who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness. Our objective is to provide comprehensive support across various critical areas, including assistance with domestic and sexual abuse, housing, benefits, debt management, and employment. We understand the challenges that many women face, and we are here to help them navigate these difficulties. Through regular one-on-one key working sessions, we collaborate with women to set and achieve their personal goals, facilitating a path towards independence. In addition, we offer a supportive group environment every Tuesday, where women can develop new skills and build positive relationships within the community. Our aim is to create a nurturing space that encourages growth, resilience, and a sense of belonging. Together, we strive to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the women we support.
“Working with a variety of women to support them to improve their independence, wellbeing and overall situation is rewarding and meaningful work.”
Danielle
Our Women’s Only services include:
- One to one support for women struggling with domestic abuse
- 1:1 support for all women – including sex workers and trafficked women.
- Accommodation support
- Women-only group activities and events, in the building but also out in the community of women that is so strong in Cambridge
- Emotional support
- Referrals to a wide range of general, and gender informed services such as counselling
- Practical support to ensure they have the basics to maintain their dignity, such as toiletries and clean clothes
- A warm welcome, where they will be listened to and where they can make their own choices
- The freedom to meet where they feel safe, be it at home or in a coffee shop
- Advice and guidance on how to stay safe; with access to physical and mental health support.
