Tackling domestic abuse and VAWG in Stockport – conference
Nov 2026 – Stockport Women’s Centre is proud to be taking part in ‘Supporting Survivors: Ending Impunity’, a conference looking at support for women experiencing domestic abuse in Stockport. Hosted by Make A Difference GM, the conference will focus on the experiences of women from South Asian cultures, identifying gaps in support and areas of good practice.
Delegates from across Stockport will hear from staff and service users from Stockport Women’s Centre along with others working to build accountability and awareness among men and boys. The conference aims to bring together policy makers and service providers to identify gaps in support and improve referral pathways.
Find out more and register to attend below.
Celebrating World Menopause Month
Oct 2026 – Together we marked the end of World Menopause Month with cakes and crafting. Members of our Menopause Support Group created beautiful felt vulvas to celebrate our bodies and learn about the changes we go through in later life. Everyone also tucked into delicious cakes. A display on menopause symptoms and support available will stay up so all women using the centre can learn and share.
Our Menopause Support Group meets at the centre every Friday, 10am – Midday, and all are welcome. To find out more and to register to use the centre, click below.
Our calls to government as part of the National Women’s Justice Coalition – new report
Oct 2026 – The latest briefing from the National Women’s Justice Coalition sets out six recommendations for Government, including recognising women’s centres as essential early intervention infrastructure and using devolution to strengthen early intervention for women and girls.
Centre closed for staff wellbeing day
Oct 2026 – Our centre will be closed for the day on Friday 16 October for a staff wellbeing day. All appointments due to take place on this day will be rearranged to the next closest date possible. If you are due to attend the centre for a counselling or casework appointment on Friday 16 and haven’t heard from us, please contact reception.
SWC garden transformed thanks to Marple Men In Sheds & High Lane W.I.
Oct 2026 – We are so grateful to Marple Men In Sheds and High Lane Women’s Institute who have refurbished the planters in the garden at the back of our centre. The planters have been repaired, re-painted and are now re-filled with stunning plants and flowers, making the area look beautiful once again. The garden is an important place for women to relax, chat and make new friends.
If you’d like to find out how you or your organisation could support our centre and improve the lives of women in Stockport, find out more below.
Join us for wellbeing workshops
Sept 2026 – Our Wellbeing Workshops run over four weeks and offer a safe place to explore what’s holding you back, how to build and maintain boundaries plus techniques to relax.
The next series of workshops start in October. You’ll need to be registered with the centre to attend. Find out more about the course and our other wellbeing support below.