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Email: info@whist.org.uk
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
We are seeking an Operations and Finance Manager (Female)NJC(APT&C) Point 24 £28,672 – Point 28 £32,234 plus pension 35 hrs a week We require an Operations and Finance Manager to work as part of the staff team and oversee the smooth running of the centre. This role will ensure that WHiST delivers high-quality provision to…… Continue Reading
We are seeking aSenior Counsellor (Female)NJC(APT&C) Point 22 £27,041 pro rata plus pension14 hrs a week – funded until 31st March 2022by the Police Crime Commissioner’s officeContinuation dependent upon securing additional funds. We require an experienced qualified counsellor, with 4 years post qualifying experience, to work with the Counselling Coordinator to deliver high quality, women-only…… 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
