The demand for our vital services is growing — driven by the cost of living crisis, rising mental health challenges, and an increase in domestic violence. To meet this urgent need, we must invest in our frontline support and ensure that every woman who turns to us gets the help she deserves, when she needs it most.
Our challenge
Shama Women’s Centre has been delivering vital services to women from the BAME community for 39+ years. After all of funding was cut in 2014, we have been striving to stay open to enable us to provide a home away from home for those most in need.
With thousands of local people coming through our doors each year, our centre is a much-needed resource for the local community.
In order to continue to deliver these life-changing and sought after services, we at the Shama Women’s Centre must introduce new and innovative ways to trade and generate streams of independent income. We have a wide array of opportunities to develop activities that will enable the provision to become sustainable. In order to develop these income generation ideas, we require support and resource.
Funds alone will not allow the centre to grow and develop to support the community long term. The Shama Centre are looking to develop partnerships with local corporate businesses accordingly. This will help us build credibility within the business community and encourage further development of trading activities.
Our ultimate goal of the Shama Women’s Centre is to empower local women from different backgrounds to become socially, educationally and economically active.
Services include
- Crisis support for women suffering domestic violence, abuse and neglect.
- Counselling services for those that have suffered loss or bereavement.
- Educational, training and work experiences for women in a culturally appropriate environment.
- Onsite childcare provision.
- And much more.
How you can help
We are looking for local businesses to become corporate business ambassadors of Shama Women’s Centre by pledging a donation. We are looking for businesses who can partner with Shama Women’s Centre to deliver more benefits to the local disadvantaged communities.
- Crisis support for women suffering domestic violence, abuse and neglect.
- Counselling services for those that have suffered loss or bereavement.
- Educational, training and work experiences for women in a culturally appropriate environment.
- Onsite childcare provision.
- And much more.
Often, parents of young children shy away from putting their children into facilities where they cannot regularly see them; but at Shama Women’s Centre, their children are a glance away, allowing more BAME women to access our support without facing a multitude of barriers or guilt. Currently, we have reduced hours of nursery provision available but would like to extend this to allow more women to come and network, learn and be supported through our vast menu of services.
Arrange a Bucket Collection
We welcome opportunities to host bucket collections in partnership with local businesses, community groups, and organisations. Whether you manage a store, run an event, or are simply passionate about supporting women in our community, hosting a bucket collection is a simple and impactful way to help raise vital funds for our work.
By giving us space in your venue or organising a collection on our behalf, you’ll be helping us provide life-changing services to women in need – from mental health support and skills training to welfare advice and community programmes.
Can your store or event host a bucket collection?
We’d love to hear from you! Get in touch to arrange a date, and we’ll provide everything you need – from collection buckets to Shama-branded materials and a friendly team of volunteers if required.
Contact us today to discuss how you can support Shama Women’s Centre through a bucket collection.
📧 info@shamawomenscentre.co.uk 📞 0116 251 4747
Together, we can create a stronger, more supported community for women.
