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Our New Programme has a wide range of courses, workshops, drop ins and other opportunities for personal development alongside our Counselling services and other support available through WHiST. Don’t forget, any woman is welcome at WHiST. You don’t need to be referred in by GPs / Social Worker / Job Centre or any other agency…… Continue Reading
WHiST runs a range of courses, workshops and drop ins, so if you want to learn something new, get fit, have fun, or just meet new friends, have a look at our progamme. There may be something there to suit you. If there is something that you would like WHiST to deliver, which isn’t in…… Continue Reading
Women volunteers wanted for Green Tara women and money project. The Green Tara women and money project is all about putting us women in control of our money. SO with Moneywise and WHIST’s help, we started a Moneywise credit union collection point and we are looking for volunteers. Are you able to give between 2…… Continue Reading
Women’s Health in South Tyneside is a well-established, successful charitable organisation offering an integrated model of support services to women. We are pleased to be advertising three opportunities to join our team of experienced and skilled staff. Young Women’s Engagement Lead (Female)35 hrs a week This post will engage young women aged 16-25 years and…… Continue Reading
10 workshops exploring ways of looking after ourselves and caring for our physical and mental health.… Continue Reading
Thank you to everyone who came to our AGM and helped us celebrate 35 years of WHiST providing services for women by women… Continue Reading
We held our AGM yesterday at Salus House. Thank you to everyone who came and made it a special day. We were celebrating not only being back but also 35 years of support for women delivered to women by women.… Continue Reading
The Covid pandemic has devastated everyone’s finances and it’s often women who bear the brunt. Are you able to give between 2 and 4 hours a week to help women facing financial crises, or who are trying to leave an abusive partner? We have a number of opportunities for women volunteers: Accompanying women in difficult…… Continue Reading
WHiST is delighted to be part of the South Tyneside Art Festival (START) organised by the Citizens’ Assembly South Tyneside (CAST). We are opening our doors on Saturday 28th August to run a series of taster workshops Fancy singing? Not sure if it’s for you? Why not come along to find out more about the…… Continue Reading
Here is our programme for September. More to be added when confirmed… Continue Reading
We are pleased to announce that we have received an extension to continue the Wise Steps Employability Project WISE STEPS EMPLOYABILITY PROJECT The Wise Steps Programme at WHiST provides one to one tailored support to help women who are unemployed to take positive steps towards work, access to employment and work experience opportunities as well…… Continue Reading
WHiST is delighted to have appointed Ruth Geary as Senior Counsellor. We are grateful to the Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner who have provided funding for this post to enable us to increase our services for women… Continue Reading
A new support group for young women will be starting on Monday 19th April. Initially via Zoom, this group will be led by its members and provide opportunities for young women to talk about issues important to them and arrange for training and support sessions to help them with their personal development. Meets every Monday…… Continue Reading
Are you, or do you know inspirational women tutors who would like to join our pool of freelance tutors? We are looking to increase our ability to deliver health & wellbeing courses and workshops. This is a broad heading which includes exercise, therapeutic courses, personal development, lifestyles and learning for fun. Contact janet@whist.org.uk… Continue Reading
We were delighted to work with sister organisations to celebrate International Women’s Day. As with all events in this Covid world, we took our celebrations online. Delighted to hear about all the wonderful work going on from Angelou Centre, Apna Gar, Aspire, Bright Futures, Crest, Hindu Nari Sangh, Sangini, and, of course, WHiST, Here is…… Continue Reading
WHiST is running a social media campaign to highlight aspects of Domestic Abuse. This is running from White Ribbon Day (25th November 2020). White Ribbon Day is also which is also known as the International Day for the Eradication of Violence against Women. Each year, thousands of men and women stand up, speak out and…… Continue Reading
This year, WHiST is running an online campaign to highlight the 16 Days of Activism, raising awareness of violence against women, and especially, domestic abuse. The wearing of a White Ribbon stands for never taking part in, condoning or staying silent about violence against women. On this day, and the following few weeks, the wearing…… Continue Reading
WHiST is able to deliver a range of support groups for women. Here is our latest newsletter.… Continue Reading
WHiST is pleased to announce the publication of two reports generated as a result of the Smallwood Trust funded Poverty Project… Continue Reading
WHiST’s latest Annual Report is available to download here… Continue Reading
At WHiST (Booking Required, Please do not drop in as numbers are restricted) Monthly Book Club. Third Thursday each month Wednesday Walking Group, supported by Groundwork Thursday Garden Group. WHiST Garden Living Well with Long Term Health Conditions. Wednesday, fortnightly Out and About Photography Group. Thursday, fortnightly On Zoom Healthy Living Group Alternate Mondays from…… Continue Reading
It is with profound regret that we are closing WHiST, for at least the next 14 days. All courses, drop ins and other services are cancelled. We are doing our best to support members through this difficult time, but also recognise that we have a duty of care to our more vulnerable members. Please continue…… Continue Reading
We are currently seeking more volunteer counsellors to join our team. Our next Volunteer Recruitment Event will take place on Wednesday 29th January. If you are a qualified female counsellor or psychotherapist with relevant experience, or a trainee counsellor in the final stages of Diploma level training seeking a supervised placement, please contact Margaret Bird…… Continue Reading
Last opportunity to book on some of this term’s courses. We have 1 or 2 spaces on most courses, including our new Gardening Course, Assertiveness, Managing Low Mood and Depression and Active Voices. Please contact the office for more information and to book your place… Continue Reading
Tuesday appointments 10-12 making sure you get the advice and support you need to improve your financial wellbeing… Continue Reading
Roweena joined WHiST late last year to lead the Women Thrive Project. This project was formed following the research into women’s poverty in South Tyneside, supported by the Smallwood Trust, which asked two questions:What do women with multiple and complex issues say about their experiences of poverty? and What works to improve outcomes for women…… Continue Reading
Join us on Saturday afternoons in December to make Christmas Gifts… Continue Reading
