Multiply is a national programme to encourage lifelong learning and the development of numeracy skills. In Lincolnshire, there have been some innovative programmes including ‘slow cooker fudge’ which the Women’s Centre were delighted to host for the day. The trainer provided slow cookers to all of the participants and they practiced their numeracy skills including […]

“Thank you to you all for providing a much-needed service in the county. Your all amazing. Keep up the good work.” “Thank you for being brilliant, caring, friendly, approachable and always there” “Empowering and supportive environment. Caring staff.” “Always feel welcome, always someone available when you need help, lovely people, nice and friendly, lovely cups […]

Let’s Talk Money week takes place from the 4th-8th November. It is by the Money and Pensions service and encourages everyone to come together for more open conversations about money in the workplace, at home, schools and wider communities. Research shows that people who discuss money: At Women RISE, we are aware of how much […]

On Friday 4th October 2024, RISE celebrated its first birthday. We were joined by both the women we support, as well as a variety of professionals from different services. Thank you to everyone who came and made it such a special day. During the day, we heard stories from women we support about their experiences […]

Please see some of our feedback from our amazing women: “Everyone is so friendly and helpful. It always feels like a safe space. I feel able to talk freely either to a member of staff or within the group. It is a very friendly and welcoming environment, where we are all able to share our […]

The 7th-13th of marks Dyslexia Awareness Week 2024. The theme of this year is “What’s Your Story”. It has 3 key messages. These are: Dyslexia itself is a lifelong, genetic, neurological Specific Learning Difficulty, that primarily affects the skills used for word reading and spelling. It is often a hidden disability but can have huge […]

World Mental Health Day takes place on 10th October. The World Federation of Mental Health has set this year’s theme as workplace mental health. Work can have a huge impact on our mental health, both positively and negatively. While it can be a source of stress and anxiety, it is also a huge opportunity to […]

October 4th celebrates a year of the Women RISE Project. Over the past year RISE has grown to support over 130 women, and ran many groups including the budgeting course with CAP, a regular coffee afternoon with the IDVA service and Multiply courses. To celebrate a year of RISE, we are hosting a birthday celebration […]

Alcohol Awareness Week takes place from the 1st-7th of July. It is an opportunity to think about drinking. The theme of this year is “Understanding Alcohol Harm”. Alcohol Change UK defines alcohol harm as anytime when alcohol is having a negative impact on our lives, or the lives of those around us. If you are […]

Learning Disability Week takes place on the third week of June every year. The focus this week is to make sure the world hears what life is like if you have a learning disability. The theme this year is ‘Do You See Me?’. ‘Do You See Me?’ is about challenging the barriers that people with […]