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WomenCentre
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Support for women and girls in Calderdale and Kirklees. Includes domestic abuse support, counselling, mental health & wellbeing and practical help.
We are hiring!

👉Domestic Abuse Practitioner (DAP) Service Coordinator - 28 hours per week - Kirklees

👉Volunteer Coordinator - 18.5 hours per week - Calderdale

To find out more and apply, please visit our website here - womencentre.org.uk/vacancies/
February 13, 2026 at 5:54 PM
International Women’s Day Fundraising Dinner for WomenCentre - We’re delighted to share that WomenCentre has been chosen as the charity being supported at a special International Women’s Day fundraising dinner, hosted by Kate Dearden MP.
Tickets: £25
kateforhalifax.com/rsvp-iwd-din...
February 13, 2026 at 5:53 PM
We are honoured to be a finalist for Charity of the Year at the Community Foundation for Calderdale #communityspiritawards alongside other great local charities. We are looking forward to the Awards
February 13, 2026 at 5:51 PM
How can you help WomenCentre? Did you know you can join WomenCentre via our membership?
Membership is a bit like sponsorship. It costs just £15 or £20 for the year (or £2.50 for people on low incomes)
You can join here - bit.ly/WomenCentreM...
February 13, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Last week our deputy CEO Steph attended the Houses of Parliament on behalf of our LEVEL LGBTQ+ Project for the Drive Partnership's event to mark a decade of collaborative work to challenge harmful behaviour and increase victim-survivor safety at its 10-year Anniversary Parliamentary Reception.
February 3, 2026 at 5:20 PM
This week is Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week.
We decided to start the week by sharing some shocking statistics (Up to date stats taken from the Rape Crisis website).
These statistics say it all. This is not acceptable. This is a sexual abuse pandemic.
February 3, 2026 at 5:18 PM
We are hiring! Our Kirklees Team are looking for a full time coordinator to oversee the Domestic Abuse Practitioner (DAP) service. Applications close at 9am on Monday 16th Feb. For more information visit www.womencentre.org.uk/vacancies
February 3, 2026 at 5:15 PM
As we get closer to International Women's Day 2026, we're asking what can you do to support the cause?
If you’d like to get involved, we’d love to hear from you.
Get in touch to start a conversation and be part of International Women’s Day 2026 - email [email protected]
January 23, 2026 at 4:29 PM
We are hiring! Our Kirklees team are looking for a new Counselling Coordinator. This role is 14 hrs a week and will be based at our Huddersfield centre. The deadline for applications is Monday 2nd Feb.
For more information visit the Vacancies section of our website: womencentre.org.uk/vacancies/
January 23, 2026 at 4:28 PM
We have some fantastic news! WomenCentre has been selected as a finalist in the 2026 Northern Power Women Awards - in the Small/Medium Organisation category. Thank you so much Northern Power Women Awards
January 23, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Did you know you can help us to support women and girls, simply by shopping online?
Plus, sign up before midnight 29th January and we could be in with a chance to win £500 for our charity when you sign up via this link (or scan the QR code in the image):
join.easyfundraising.org.uk/womencentre/...
January 23, 2026 at 4:25 PM
We are recruiting a new CEO!
This is an exciting opportunity to lead one of the most established Women Centres in our 41st year of supporting women and their children across Calderdale, Kirklees and Bradford bit.ly/WomenCentreV...
Vacancies | WomenCentre Calderdale and Kirklees
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January 23, 2026 at 4:23 PM
You’re invited to our report launch. Join us on Thurs 29th Jan in Huddersfield to learn about the powerful work of the Mothers Apart: Common Threads Collective, who have been working as lived-experience advisers alongside Lancaster University.
January 6, 2026 at 3:45 PM
We are very proud to share that our WomenCentre Ambassador Julia Lee has been recognised in the King's New Year's Honours list and awarded and MBE for services to Rugby League and special recognised for her work in Women's Rugby League and for officiating. CONGRATULATIONS Julia Lee 🎊🎉
January 6, 2026 at 3:40 PM
#feedbackfriday
Kicking off the New Year with a reminder of why we do this. This is the real life impact of the support we offer.

To the woman that wrote this, thank you for sharing this with us 💜
January 6, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Congratulations to our CEO, Angela, who was presented with a special award by Naz Mukhtar and Ian Day in recognition of her years of outstanding service 👏

The presentation took place at the closing of EdShift x Sound Proof Box CIC’s award-winning Red Flags for Calderdale.
December 17, 2025 at 4:18 PM
The festive season can bring joy — but it can also bring pressure, loneliness, grief, or a mix of emotions that feel hard to carry.
If you’re finding things difficult, we’re here for you. We have counselling services and wellbeing groups.
Please reach out if you need us — we’re here to help.
December 17, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Christmas can feel overwhelming when money is tight — but it doesn’t have to be.
Please don’t feel pressured to go into debt for Christmas. You deserve a stress-free, manageable festive season without the worry of January bills.
We can help you to figure out what support is available in your area.
December 17, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Thank you so much to everyone who took part in our Christmas Singing Event at Huddersfield Tesco last Thursday. In just one hour, you helped raise an amazing £96 in donations!
We are incredibly grateful. Every pound raised makes a real difference to the women we support through our vital services.
December 17, 2025 at 4:14 PM
🧡 Orange the World 🧡
📅 On Tuesday 9th December, our Women’s Centre staff will be wearing orange to show our support and solidarity for the 16 days of action campaign. We invite you to join us by wearing orange too!

#OrangeTheWorld #16DaysofAction #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #VAWG
December 8, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Winter Care Packs available in Calderdale❄️
A huge thank you to @VAC for donating these amazing winter care packs for the women we support. ❤️
December 8, 2025 at 4:03 PM
We currently have two job vacancies available:
5 hr Sessional Group Facilitator, Calderdale
Full time Adult Sexual Exploitation Caseworker, Kirklees

To find our more an apply, visit our vacancy section on our website: womencentre.org.uk/vacancies/
December 8, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Instead of sending Christmas cards in the post this year, why not choose to help a local charity? Membership is just £15 for the whole year—that’s less than the cost of sending 20 Christmas cards.
Become a member: womencentre.org.uk/how-can-you-...
Donate: womencentre.org.uk/how-can-you-...
December 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Have you started your Christmas shopping yet? 🎁🎄
If you shop via an app called easyfundraising.org.uk and select WomenCentre as your chosen charity, a percentage of your purchase price will be donated to us!

#supportcharitythisChristmas #ChristmasGiving
November 26, 2025 at 12:51 PM
The White Ribbon Campaign is a global movement that asks men & boys to take a stand against violence against women and girls. It’s a call to challenge harmful attitudes & create a culture where women and girls are safe & respected.
Find out more www.whiteribbon.org.uk/wespeakup
#WhiteRibbonDay
November 26, 2025 at 12:49 PM