Women's Resource Centre

18/03/2026

In an era of AI disruption, economic uncertainty and shifting industries, many professionals are asking the wrong question.

It’s not: 'How do I protect my job?'
It’s: 'How do I build a career that evolves with change?'

In this new blog from the Network for Black Women Leaders, we explore some key shifts shared by Vanessa Kingori OBE about what it really means to be futureproof.

From developing adaptable skills and intellectual curiosity to cultivating visibility, confidence and strategic relationships.

Read the full blog here:

The question isn’t how to protect your current job. It’s how to build a career resilient enough to evolve with whatever comes next. Vanessa Kingori OBE shares some key shifts.

17/03/2026

Black women are often celebrated for our strength.

But strength without boundaries becomes exhaustion.

In our next Network for Black Women Leaders Elevate Session, Self-Love & Mental Fitness Coach Ebi Diete-Spiff invites us into a powerful conversation about self-worth, belonging and sustainable leadership.

With host, Jaiye Elias, together we’ll explore how to:
• Rewrite limiting beliefs that erode confidence.
• Set boundaries without guilt.
• Protect your energy without shrinking your impact.
• Lead from truth, not obligation.

Leadership does not require self-sacrifice.

It requires clarity, aligned boundaries and deep self-regard.

If you’ve been feeling stretched, over-responsible, or quietly depleted, this space is for you.

NBWL | Boundaries, Self-Worth & Belonging: Leading Without Losing Yourself
🗓 Tuesday 14th April 2026
🕚 11:30am–1:00pm
💻 On Zoom
🎟 Register to attend:

The cost of constantly carrying others can be exhaustion, self-doubt and the quiet feeling that we are losing ourselves in the process. We explore the deep relationship between self-worth, boundaries and sustainable leadership.

13/03/2026

You are not behind.

You are becoming.

In our recent Network for Black Women Leaders Elevate Session, Mindset & Clarity Coach Ngozi Jason-Nwadinobi shared a powerful reframe on reinvention: you don’t need to start over to start differently.

Drawing on her journey of rebuilding a life and career after relocating to the UK, Ngozi explores mindset, resilience and why transition is often growth asking for honesty.

If you’re navigating a career shift, identity change or a season of uncertainty, this piece will resonate with where you are emotionally.

Read the highlights: https://www.wrc.org.uk/blog/thriving-in-transition-reinventing-yourself-without-starting-over-nbwl

12/03/2026

🪙 What exactly are Dormant Assets and who really decides where this money goes? 🪙

Dormant assets are money sitting in bank accounts, investments, pensions or insurance policies that haven’t been used for years.

While the money does go to certain social causes that are chosen through consultation, funding for women and girls did not make the list.

The Women's Forever Fund is the perfect vehicle to use these dormant assets to fund women's community-based organisations, support survivors and rebuild lives.

💫 Write to your MP
💫 Sign our petition
💫 Invest, follow, share, and get involved

Together, we can transform how the women’s sector is funded for good! 💫

https://www.womensforeverfund.org.uk/blog

12/03/2026

New for Women’s Resource Centre members!

Raise extra funds for your organisation just from everyday online shopping.
When your supporters shop with Tesco, eBay, M&S, Argos, Booking.com and 8,000+ retailers through easyfundraising, your organisation receives a free donation - at no extra cost to them...

It’s quick, free, and the funds are unrestricted, so you can use them where they’re needed most! 💜

Register today: https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/wrc

10/03/2026

Ascent Training: Negotiation and Pitching

This training session will cover negotiation and pitching; developing communication skills that enable you to get messages across with clarity and purpose!

We will explore the skills and tools through self-reflection, group work and practical exercises.

This training is open to anyone from any the London VAWG sector, who is interested in learning more about negotiation and pitching.

🗓️ Wednesday, 25th March 2026
🕐 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 Online (Zoom)
🎫 Free Event

Register Now: https://www.wrc.org.uk/Event/ascent-training-negotiation-and-pitching-25-march-2026 💜

10/03/2026

Ascent Training - Staff Wellbeing

Taking staff wellbeing seriously is an important element of ensuring a healthy work culture, staff satisfaction, high quality work and staff retention. A one-size fits all approach to wellbeing does not exist, which is why reflection – both individual and in group – is key in shaping an environment in which we can thrive.

This training is open to anyone from any sector, who are interested in learning more about staff wellbeing.

🗓️ Tuesday, 24th March 2026
🕐 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
📍 Online (Zoom)
🎫 Free Event

Register Now: https://www.wrc.org.uk/Event/staff-wellbeing-march-2026 💜

10/03/2026

From the streets of London at the Million Women Rise March, Saturday 7th March 2026, voices came together in solidarity for women everywhere 💜

This short but powerful message of support for The Women's Forever Fund comes from Make Yourself Heard; reminding us that when women speak, organise, and stand together, change becomes unstoppable.

Thank you to everyone who continues to rise, resist, and support women’s futures.

✨ Donate to the Women’s Forever Fund
✨ Sign our petition for a national fund
✨ Share our social channels and blog posts
✨ Write to your MP using our template (via the link in our bio)

Do you want to leave a message of support for the Forever Fund?
Do you want to let us know how the Forever Fund could support you as an individual or organisation?

🎥 Send us a video (no more than 45 seconds) to [email protected]

When we give, we gain 💫

09/03/2026

This year's International Women’s Day theme; reminds us that generosity is powerful.

When we give women the resources, education, and support they need today, they gain access to safety, leadership, economic security and voice. And when women thrive, we all rise.

The Women's Forever Fund is about long-term impact, ensuring women’s organisations have the stability they need not just to survive, but to lead, innovate and transform lives for generations to come.

This International Women's Day, take action by:
💜 Donating to the Women’s Forever Fund
💜 Signing our Petition for a National Fund
💜 Sharing our social channels and blog posts
💜 Write to your MP (link in bio)

When we give, we gain.

05/03/2026

Continuing our countdown to International Women’s Day, .org.uk are proud to spotlight the powerful voices supporting the Women’s Forever Fund.

Today we’re featuring Esuantsiwa Jane Goldsmith; a writer, feminist activist and development consultant of British–Ghanaian heritage whose work spans more than five decades of solidarity and storytelling.

As the first minority ethnic woman to chair the Fawcett Society, and through her work supporting voluntary organisations nationally and internationally, Esua has long championed the strength and sustainability of the women’s sector.

Her lifelong commitment reflects exactly what the Women’s Forever Fund stands for: long-term investment in women’s organisations so they can lead, innovate and transform lives for generations to come.

reminds us that generosity is powerful.
When individuals, organisations and communities give intentionally, women gain access to safety, leadership, economic security and voice. And when women thrive, we all rise.

Esua’s memoir; The Space Between Black and White is available to buy in the WRC shop!

✨ Donate to the Women’s Forever Fund
✨ Sign our petition for a national fund
✨ Share our social channels and blog posts
✨ Write to your MP using our template (via the link in our bio)

Do you want to leave a message of support for the Forever Fund?
Do you want to let us know how the Forever Fund could support you as an individual or organisation?

🎥 Send us a video (no more than 45 seconds) to [email protected]

When we give, we gain 💫

04/03/2026

Today we amplify the voice of Jess Phillips MP, Minister for Safeguarding and Violence Against Women and Girls.

"The scale of violence against women and girls in our country has been prevalent for far too long"

This is a national emergency.

The Forever Fund will ensure that women’s organisations have the stability they need not to lead, innovate and transform lives for generations to come.

Take action:
✨ Donate to the Women’s Forever Fund
✨ Sign our petition for a national fund
✨ Share our social channels and blog posts
✨ Write to your MP using our template (link in bio)

Do you want to leave a message of support for the Forever Fund?
Do you want to let us know how the Forever Fund could support you as an individual or organisation?

🎥 Send us a video (no more than 45 seconds) to [email protected]

03/03/2026

As we count down to International Women’s Day 2026, .org.uk are proud to spotlight the powerful voices behind the Women’s Forever Fund.

We’re starting with Vivienne Hayes, CEO of the Women’s Resource Centre, OBE; a tireless advocate for women’s organisations across the UK.

This year’s International Women’s Day theme is 'Give to Gain'...

The Women’s Forever Fund embodies this spirit of abundant giving.
By investing sustainably in women’s organisations, we’re not subtracting from resources, we’re multiplying opportunity.
Every contribution strengthens the women’s sector, builds resilience, and creates lasting change.

reminds us that generosity is powerful.
When individuals, organisations and communities give intentionally, women gain access to safety, leadership, economic security and voice. And when women thrive, we all rise.

The Forever Fund is about long-term impact, ensuring women’s organisations have the stability they need not just to survive, but to lead, innovate and transform lives for generations to come.

Take action:
✨ Donate to the Women’s Forever Fund
✨ Sign our petition for a national fund
✨ Share our social channels and blog posts
✨ Write to your MP (www.writetothem.com)

Do you want to leave a message of support for the Forever Fund?
Do you want to let us know how the Forever Fund could support you as an individual or organisation?
🎥 Send us a video (no more than 45 seconds) to [email protected]

When we give, we gain 💫