The JABBS Foundation for Women and Girls

20/08/2026

🌟 Case Study Spotlight: Together Women Project

“She is now living in safe and stable accommodation and no longer experiences the financial insecurity noted at her initial assessment.”

Together Women highlights how the Women’s Risk Needs Assessment (WRNA) can help identify women’s needs and shape support that responds to their circumstances.

Through the WRNA Expansion Programme, The JABBS Foundation for Women and Girls and Henry Smith Foundation are supporting more organisations to take part in this evidence-building work.

The programme is strengthening understanding of what works best for women in the justice system, supporting the case for long-term investment in and specialist services.

12/08/2026

📢 The JABBS Foundation for Women and Girls has awarded a
further £1.58 million to the to the original seven Women’s Centre partners in the Effective Women’s Centres (EWC) Partnership.

✨ Anawim Birmingham's Centre for Women I Partners of Prisoners HMP Manchester I Salford Foundation I Stockport Women's Centre I The Nelson Trust I The Women’s Centre Cornwall I Together Women Project ✨

The funding will mainly support core organisational costs, alongside innovative research projects exploring trauma therapies and early intervention.

The new funding is in recognition of the significant contribution the organisations have made to cutting-edge research on women’s justice in partnership with University of Birmingham, which has included adopting the Women’s Risk Needs Assessment (WRNA).

🔗 Read more about the announcement - link in comments.

04/08/2026

Warinder Juss MP for Wolverhampton West and a member of the Justice Select Committee visited campus to hear from Professor Simon Pemberton, Director of the Women, Crime and Justice Research Group and lead researcher for the Effective Women’s Centres Project.

Alongside partners from The JABBS Foundation (W&G) and Anawim, the discussion highlighted the essential role that Women's Centres play in supporting women affected by trauma, abuse, poor mental health, poverty and multiple disadvantage, how these factors relate to criminal justice involvement, and the importance of evidence-led diversion and early intervention.

Warinder’s growing interest in women's justice issues has helped bring greater attention to the value of Women's Centres and community-based support. You can find out more about the work of the Women, Crime and Justice Research Group here: https://www.oldjoe.co.uk/article/radically-rethinking-womens-justice

23/07/2026

“Now is the time to dig even deeper, go even further, and press for these reforms to create more change for children and young people.”

The words of Children and Families Minister Josh MacAlister OBE MP at the annual summer reception last week hosted by Foundations and Centre for Young Lives.

He spoke of the ambitions for children’s social care reform and the importance of to shift policy and practice.

A majority of women and girls in the justice system have histories of care experience, abuse and trauma. Effective social care and early intervention can help change that path.

We are proud to partner with many organisations across the UK who work day in day out to support better lives for women, girls, their families and communities.

22/07/2026

We were delighted to join Warinder Juss MP, Justice Select Committee Member, and our partners at Anawim Birmingham's Centre for Women to discuss the groundbreaking research led by Professor Simon Pemberton at University of Birmingham under the Effective Womens Centres Project.

We discussed the Women's Risk Needs Assessment (WRNA) and the importance of , good-quality diversion and early intervention.

The evidence shows gender-responsive interventions tailored to women are up to 42% more effective than generic support in reducing re-offending. Diversion is effective, and less costly than prison.

This research is strengthening the case for prevention and specialist women’s services as central to reducing women’s imprisonment and supporting better outcomes.

Black Country Women's Aid | Together Women Project | The Nelson Trust | Salford Foundation | Stockport Women's Centre | The Women’s Centre Cornwall |

20/07/2026

We are pleased to be recognised by SME News in their 2026 UK Enterprise Awards, for our work and innovation supporting women and girls!

Read more in the comments ⬇️

🏆 The winners of the UK Enterprise Awards 2026 have been announced! 🎉

A huge congratulations to every business, entrepreneur, and organisation recognised in this year's programme. Your innovation, resilience, and commitment to excellence continue to strengthen the UK's thriving business community, and this achievement is thoroughly deserved. 🇬🇧

Thank you to everyone who took part, and congratulations once again to all of our 2026 winners! 👏

Discover the full list of winners here: 👉 https://zurl.co/oUvrx

Read our statement: 👉 https://zurl.co/XFCRh

View the magazine supplement: 👉 https://zurl.co/GU7wr

09/07/2026

We are excited to support Sport 4 Life UK and Women in Sport to develop this new Women’s Sports Network in and the .

The project aims to help break down barriers and create more opportunities for women and girls to participate in sports, supporting mental health and wellbeing.

It is wonderful to see many women and girls taking part in the Women & Girls Sports Festival at Avery Fields in Birmingham this weekend, as part of this new network.

Read more about this partnership in the comments ⬇️

08/07/2026

Celebrating 40 years of Anawim Birmingham's Centre for Women 💜

In this special Q&A, Anawim CEO Joy Doal reflects on the organisation's journey, its roots in friendship and non-judgemental support, and the women-centered work that continues to make such a difference today across .

We are proud to have partnered with Anawim for more than a decade.

Congratulations to Joy and the whole team on four decades of listening, responding, supporting and enabling women and girls! 🎉

Read the full Q&A - link in comments ⬇️

06/07/2026

Happy 40th Anniversary to Anawim Birmingham's Centre for Women! 🎉

Last week, the The JABBS Foundation for Women and Girls attended Anawim's 40th anniversary event.

It was an incredible afternoon celebrating four decades of this outstanding Women’s Centre in , supporting women and helping them rebuild their lives.

We are proud to have worked with Anawim for more than a decade.

The event featured an awards ceremony to honour the women at the heart of Anawim’s mission, who exemplify courage, resilience, and growth.

The afternoon concluded with creative performances by Anawim’s women, and a symbolic moment planting a fig tree to commemorate 40 years of growth, hope, and community impact!

Read more about our partnership with Anawim today - link in comments ⬇️