Directory of Organisations Resources

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For web sites for UK women's organisations - clubs, interest groups, and groups which offer support/advice.

Subcategories

• Business
• Soroptimist International
• Townswomen's Guilds
• Women's Institute

Resources in This Category

• Centre for Women's Studies

  http://www.york.ac.uk/inst/cws/
  Base for feminist and gender-oriented teaching and research. The centre adopts a women-centred and interdisciplinary approach to the changing nature of both women's experiences and gender relations.

• Fawcett

  http://www.fawcettsociety.org.uk/
  Fawcett campaigns for equality between women and men in the UK on pay, pensions, poverty, justice and politics. Latest news, information and how to get involved.

• London International Club

  http://www.welcometolondonclub.co.uk/
  Women's club aiming to promote friendship and understanding between nations. Details of forthcoming events, downloadable brochure and links to London-based websites.

• Maypole Women

  http://www.maypole.org.uk/
  Registered charity supporting women before, during and after separation and divorce.

• National Association of Ladies Circles

  http://www.ladiescircle.co.uk/
  For women aged 18-45, who wish to extend their social life, travel and get involved in fundraising. History, news, events and joining details.

• National Federation of Women's Institutes

  http://www.thewi.org.uk/
  Details of constitution with current campaigns and courses. Member's ezine, corporate and media information and the WI shop.

• Rights of Women

  http://www.row.org.uk/
  Provides women with information on their legal rights. Confidential advice, training, policy guidance and published resources.

• Soroptimist International of Great Britain and Ireland

  http://sigbi.org/
  Worldwide organisation for women in management and professions working through service projects to advance human rights and the status of women. Consists of 404 clubs in 31 countries, from Anguilla to Zimbabwe. Includes information about federation structure, projects and membership.

• The Sozo Project

  http://www.thesozoproject.org.uk/
  Providing spiritual and pastoral support for women leaving prison wishing to re-shape their lives. This support ministry is sustained through a national network of Christian volunteers.

• The Women’s Sport and Fitness Foundation

  http://www.wsff.org.uk/
  Committed to improving and promoting opportunities for women and girls in sport. Key initiatives, research, products and services, how to get involved and how to donate.

• Womankind

  http://www.womankind.org.uk/
  Registered charity that is dedicated to raising the status of women via direct involvement in the community. News, events, publications and online donation.

• Women Chemists Members of the Royal Society of Chemistry

  http://www.rsc.org/Membership/Networking/WomenMembersNetwork/index.asp
  Committed to developing and implementing services, facilities and programmes of activity relevant to the scientific and professional needs of women in chemistry.

• Women in Prison

  http://www.womeninprison.org.uk/
  Provides education, training and practical support to women who are, or have been, in prison. Background information, case studies and printable donation form.

• Women's Aid

  http://www.womensaid.org.uk/
  Registered charity offering support for women who suffer domestic violence. Helpline number, campaigns, news, events and job vacancies.

• Women's Environmental Network

  http://www.wen.org.uk/
  Campaigns on issues that link women, health and the environment with information on menstrual products, cosmetics, cleaning products, furnishings, and breast cancer distribution. Projects include social and food production groups for women and women orientated initiatives.

• Women's Resource Centre

  http://www.wrc.org.uk/
  Provides infrastructure support, information and capacity building to voluntary and community organisations working to improve the status of women. Information about training, events, resources, policy and research work, jobs and volunteering.

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