WHAT WOMEN
SAY ABOUT US
“After previous counselling came
to an end I felt I needed continued
support. I found that at the centre
and it has been a great help to
me.” – Janet
CONTACT
Derby Women’s Centre
4 Leopold Street, Derby, DE1 2HE
Contact us by telephone, email, or by
dropping in. Our office at is open between
10am and 4pm, Monday–Friday.
For the latest news, visit our website,
blog, Facebook or Twitter pages.
01332 341633
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“Thank you for all your support
during the most difficult year of my
life. Without the Women’s Centre I
wouldn’t like to think how much
worse it would have been for me.”
- Clare
“DWC gave me a safe space when I
needed it and answered my need
when I just turned up on the
doorstep.” - Anonymous
enquiries@derbywomenscentre.co.uk
derbywomenscentre.org.uk
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twitter.com/Derby_Women
ABOUT THE
CENTRE
GROUPS &
COURSES
SERVICES &
THERAPIES
DWC provides support and guidance to
women in Derby and Derbyshire regardless
of situation or background.
Freedom Programme
Counselling
Thursdays 10am–noon
Domestic violence support group. Runs in
12-week cycles. Call to book a place.
By appointment
Provided by female counsellors at a low cost.
Mission
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To empower women to lead
independent lives
Aims
 To improve wellbeing
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To reduce economic inequality
To facilitate personal development
Strategies
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To offer social activities and courses
To offer support and guidance
Legal surgery
Phoenix group
Fridays 1pm–3pm
Mental health support group. Covers anxiety,
stress and depression. Call to book a place.
Wednesdays by appointment
Advice on divorce, injunction and matters
concerning children. Run in partnership with
Nelsons Solicitors.
Café Femme themed coffee mornings
Pregnancy testing
2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month 10am–
noon
An opportunity to meet new people in a
relaxed setting. Donations appreciated.
Weekdays, drop in
First morning sample required for an accurate
result. £1 donation appreciated.
Debt, benefits & housing support
Confidence building
Values
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Safe and non-judgemental
environment for women
Confidentiality
Inclusivenesss
Throughout the year at different times
We deliver confidence and self-esteem
building courses at various times during the
year. Call to enquire about current courses.
Debt, benefits and housing: Weekdays by
appointment
Support and guidance with debt, housing and
benefits. £2 administration charge.
Domestic violence drop-in
Arts and crafts
Throughout the year at different times
Popular arts and crafts courses run at
various times during the year. Call to
enquire about current courses.
1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month, 10am–
noon
Women can come into the centre for
support, information and guidance on a range
of issues relating to domestic violence.