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West Cornwall Women’s Aid (WCWAid) has announced its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will retire from the role after working within the Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG) sector for more than 20 years. Lizzie started her career in the women’s sector in her mid-20s as a volunteer with Worcester Rape Crisis. Lizzie first joined WCWAid […]

Domestic abuse and sexual violence are deeply traumatic experiences that can shake the very core of a person's being. They leave scars not just on the body, but on the mind and soul as well. In this post, we offer some gentle, uplifting tips for nurturing your well-being. Understanding the Journey 1. Embracing Your Feelings […]

Mindfulness offers invaluable support to women healing from trauma caused by abuse. By fostering self-awareness, emotional regulation, and self-compassion, it helps survivors feel safer and more empowered. Through practices like grounding in the present moment, reconnecting with the body, and building resilience, mindfulness provides essential tools for navigating the healing journey with warmth and strength. […]

Roughly half the world's population will experience a life-changing health condition, which if ignored could contribute to an increase in disease and illness, an increase in mental health issues and an increased likelihood of job loss and relationship breakdown. Historically, this health condition has been stigmatised and talk around it silenced, because of ingrained societal […]

Join WCWAid and Liz Tyrrell, maker of the iconic Penzance town flags, at our free banner making workshops in October and November. We will be creating and collaborating on individual and joint pieces, designed to be carried and displayed during the Penzance memorial walk and vigil, honouring the lives of women and girls lost to […]

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What an honour it was to be able to commemorate our 35th anniversary with the women we work with and our local community. Many thanks to all who attended. Thank you to Godolphin WI, who presented a cheque for an amazing £500. We couldn't have hosted this event without our hardworking staff and volunteers. Special […]

An amazing turnout for the walk and vigil WCWA helped organise as part of the 16 days of action campaign. Photo credit Greg Martin / Cornwall Live

West Cornwall Women's Aid has been delivering services which support women and children who have experienced domestic abuse and/or sexual violence for 35 years. We want to find out which of our services are working well and what we need to change. We would like to find out what we need to do differently and […]

Join us on Friday 25th November as we honour and remember the women who have lost their lives to male violence. Together with other local organisations, we will be holding a solidarity walk in Penzance. Starting from Wherrytown carpark and proceeding to the Methodist Church on Chapel Street, the walk will be followed by readings, […]