Women's Community Matters, Barrow in Furness
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Women's Community Matters, Barrow in Furness
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We are a women's centre based in Barrow in Furness in the North West of England. https://www.womenscommunitymatters.org/

Queens Award for Voluntary Service 2020.
Working with Trauma Quality Mark at Silver Level: Trauma Informed 2025.
You can still download our charity song here👇

(Together) We Matter! by Sam Salisbury
womenscommunitymatters.bandcamp.com/track/togeth...

CD copies are also available including techno remix. If you'd like a copy email hayley@womenscommunitymatters.org

Thanks to Sam Salisbury.
February 2, 2026 at 10:52 AM
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January 31, 2026 at 12:25 PM
Our opening times and closure days for 2026. Follow our social media on Instagram, Facebook, Threads and BSky Social for any updates and news about activities, events etc.

See our website at www.womenscommunitymatters.org to find out more. 🙂💜🩵
February 1, 2026 at 9:14 AM
January 31, 2026 at 12:25 PM
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Book of the Month for January 2026. First published in 2022 but still very relevant.

Harriet Johnson (2022) Enough: the violence against women and girls and how to end it

‘A powerful, illuminating, enraging and inspiring read’ Jess Phillips MP
January 28, 2026 at 8:35 AM
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Still some tickets left, or pay on the door, for Carol Hodge plus Sylanna at The Sea House Music Venue, Nan Tait Centre , Abbey Rd, Barrow tomorrow night.

Friday 30th January, doors open 6pm. Hot and cold food/snacks and drinks available all night.

Get your tickets here: shorturl.at/qBXsB
January 29, 2026 at 8:47 AM
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Thanks very much to Kendal Rotary Club for the invitation to speak about our work at their Peace Seminar in Kendal yesterday, alongside Cumbria Constabulary, Sandgate School and Prof Fiona Macaulay from University of Bradford Rotary Peace Centre.
January 27, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Still some tickets left, or pay on the door, for Carol Hodge plus Sylanna at The Sea House Music Venue, Nan Tait Centre , Abbey Rd, Barrow tomorrow night.

Friday 30th January, doors open 6pm. Hot and cold food/snacks and drinks available all night.

Get your tickets here: shorturl.at/qBXsB
January 29, 2026 at 8:47 AM
Book of the Month for January 2026. First published in 2022 but still very relevant.

Harriet Johnson (2022) Enough: the violence against women and girls and how to end it

‘A powerful, illuminating, enraging and inspiring read’ Jess Phillips MP
January 28, 2026 at 8:35 AM
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On Wednesday 25th Feb we are hosting a women's health café.

With various professionals joining us to chat all aspects of women's health and healthy breakfast available.

Please email hayley@womenscommunitymatters.org for more information
January 27, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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Job vacancy at Women's Community Matters: Project Worker (Domestic Abuse Team)

Find all the details here on our website:

www.womenscommunitymatters.org/home-2/job-v...
Women's Community Matters » Job Vacancy at Women’s Community Matters
www.womenscommunitymatters.org
January 26, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Thanks very much to Kendal Rotary Club for the invitation to speak about our work at their Peace Seminar in Kendal yesterday, alongside Cumbria Constabulary, Sandgate School and Prof Fiona Macaulay from University of Bradford Rotary Peace Centre.
January 27, 2026 at 6:26 PM
On Wednesday 25th Feb we are hosting a women's health café.

With various professionals joining us to chat all aspects of women's health and healthy breakfast available.

Please email hayley@womenscommunitymatters.org for more information
January 27, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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Women's Community Matters - Quote of the Week

"I raise up my voice - not so that I can shout, but so that those without a voice can be heard. We cannot all succeed when half of us are held back." Malala Yousafzai
January 26, 2026 at 8:13 AM
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Our opening times and closure days for 2026. Follow our social media on Instagram, Facebook, Threads and BSky Social for any updates and news about activities, events etc.

See our website at www.womenscommunitymatters.org to find out more. 🙂💜🩵
January 25, 2026 at 8:26 AM
Job vacancy at Women's Community Matters: Project Worker (Domestic Abuse Team)

Find all the details here on our website:

www.womenscommunitymatters.org/home-2/job-v...
Women's Community Matters » Job Vacancy at Women’s Community Matters
www.womenscommunitymatters.org
January 26, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Women's Community Matters - Quote of the Week

"I raise up my voice - not so that I can shout, but so that those without a voice can be heard. We cannot all succeed when half of us are held back." Malala Yousafzai
January 26, 2026 at 8:13 AM
Our opening times and closure days for 2026. Follow our social media on Instagram, Facebook, Threads and BSky Social for any updates and news about activities, events etc.

See our website at www.womenscommunitymatters.org to find out more. 🙂💜🩵
January 25, 2026 at 8:26 AM
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This week has been Cervical Cancer Prevention Week and we would like to say a big thank you to everyone who has supported our awareness campaign

For more information about the campaign or My Health and Me please email hayley@womenscommunitymatters.org
January 24, 2026 at 9:04 AM
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Just a week away from this belter of a gig. Carol Hodge plus Sylanna at The Sea House Music Venue on Friday 30th January, part of independent venue week.

Get your tickets here: shorturl.at/qBXsB
January 23, 2026 at 8:31 AM
This week has been Cervical Cancer Prevention Week and we would like to say a big thank you to everyone who has supported our awareness campaign

For more information about the campaign or My Health and Me please email hayley@womenscommunitymatters.org
January 24, 2026 at 9:04 AM
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January 22, 2026 at 11:48 AM
Just a week away from this belter of a gig. Carol Hodge plus Sylanna at The Sea House Music Venue on Friday 30th January, part of independent venue week.

Get your tickets here: shorturl.at/qBXsB
January 23, 2026 at 8:31 AM
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We are looking for volunteers for our Knit & Natter group on a Tues 1-3pm. Crafting experience is preferred but not essential, training is provided. We hope to welcome you to our team of amazing volunteers!

To find out more please email volunteer@womenscommunitymatters.org
January 21, 2026 at 1:26 PM
January 22, 2026 at 11:48 AM