# WOMEN&#x27;S COMMUNITY MATTERS

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; Wales
- **Charity number:** 1156492
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** April 2, 2014
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&amp;p_p_lifecycle=0&amp;p_p_state=maximized&amp;p_p_mode=view&amp;_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1156492


## Contact

- **Address:** Nan Tait Centre, Abbey Road, Barrow-in-Furness
- **Postcode:** LA14 1LG
- **Phone:** 01229 311102
- **Email:** reception@womenscommunitymatters.org
- **Website:** www.womenscommunitymatters.org



## Activities

**Objects:** 1.TO PROMOTE,PROTECT AND IMPROVE THE SAFETY OF VULNERABLE WOMEN.2.TO ADVANCE EDUCATION IN RELATION TO ISSUES AFFECTING WOMEN,INCLUDING(BUT NOT LIMITED TO)WITHIN THE AREAS OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE,ADDICTION,DOMESTIC VIOLENCE,FINANCIAL POVERTY AND POVERTY OF OPPORTUNITY.3.TO PREVENT AND RELIEVE SICKNESS,DISEASE OR SUFFERING IN WOMEN IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT(WHETHER EMOTIONAL,MENTAL OR PHYSICAL).4.THE PROMOTION OF EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY(OR EXAMPLE):(A)THE ELIMINATION OF DISCRIMINATION ON THE GROUNDS OF RACE,GENDER,DISABILITY,SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR RELIGION;B)ADVANCING EDUCATION AND RAISING AWARENESS IN EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY;(C)PROMOTING ACTIVITIES TO FOSTER UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN PEOPLE FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS;(D)CONDUCTING OR COMMISSIONING RESEARCH ON EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY ISSUES AND PUBLISHING THE RESULTS TO THE PUBLIC;(E)CULTIVATING A SENTIMENT IN FAVOUR OF EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY.5.TO FURTHER SUCH OTHER PURPOSES WHICH MAY BE CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES AS THE TRUSTEES SEE FIT FROM TIME TO TIME

**Activities:** One-stop shop for women specific services. Support for girls and boys aged 11-25 years.Appointments for practical &amp; emotion supportCourses to promote self-confidence, self-esteem &amp; to improve life skillsSupport for women who have experienced the criminal justice system; with health &amp; wellbeing; for victims/survivors of domestic violence/abuseActivities to promote social inclusion




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Other Charitable Activities
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Economic/community Development/employment, Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity, Other Charitable Purposes
- **Who:** Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, People Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial Origin, Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind



## Geography

- Cumbria





## Trustees

| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| **Rhona Teale** | Chair | Nov. 23, 2022 |
| ANNE BURNS |  | Nov. 1, 2013 |
| Carol Lewis |  | Oct. 2, 2025 |
| David Khan |  | Nov. 30, 2021 |
| Frances Carole Smith |  | Feb. 24, 2025 |
| HELEN KHAN |  | Nov. 30, 2021 |
| Jayne Douglas |  | Sept. 28, 2017 |
| Nicola Brewerton |  | Oct. 14, 2025 |
| Pam Dilks |  | July 20, 2016 |
| Patricia Davey |  | Nov. 7, 2019 |




