Sutton Womens Centre

19/06/2026

Our free English classes are open to women with basic English who would like to improve their language skills in a friendly and supportive environment.

These classes are about more than learning a language, they also help to:
✨ Build confidence
✨ Reduce isolation
✨ Make new friendships
✨ Work towards personal goals, including employment opportunities

The majority of women rate our classes as very good to excellent, and many tell us they feel more confident, less isolated, and much more comfortable using English after completing the course. 🩷

We offer a free creche service if needed.

If you or someone you know could benefit, we’d love to welcome you. Please get in touch for more information. 💛

19/06/2026

Please support a free community gathering filled with fun activities, food, and friendship!

📅 Friday 26 June 2026
🕚 10:00am – 1:00pm
📍 St Paul’s Roundshaw, Mollison Drive, Wallington SM6 9HG

✨ Activities include:
🎲 Board Games & Mahjong
🍙 Rice Dumplings
🎨 Family Appreciation Arts & Crafts
⚽ Quiz Games – World Cup & Sports

Meet local people, enjoy community time together, and make new friends.

Everyone is welcome – feel free to invite your friends and family 😊

This free community event will bring together local residents through food, games, arts and crafts, and opportunities to connect with one another. Activities will include board games and mahjong, rice dumplings, family appreciation arts and crafts, and sports-themed quiz games.

17/06/2026

Sadly, we don’t mean the football. We mean what happens after. The domestic abuse that increases when England play. Join the team tackling this today - www.womensaid.org.uk/football-campaign

16/06/2026

Thank you for trusting us with your story. We are pleased to provide a caring, understanding and non-judgemental service where every woman feels supported, listened to and valued.

Knowing that our support has made a difference means so much to our team. Every woman deserves to feel safe, empowered and never alone on her journey.

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15/06/2026

As World Cup 2026 excitement builds, it's important to remember that major football tournaments can coincide with increased reports of domestic abuse.

Not everyone experiences match days the same way.

If someone seems unusually anxious about games, reluctant to go home, withdrawn, distracted, or worried about a partner's reaction to results, don't ignore it.🚩

💬 Check in. Start a conversation.
👂 Listen without judgement.
🤝 Let them know support is available.
📞 Encourage them to speak to a trusted person or specialist service if they're ready.

Football doesn't cause domestic abuse, but heightened emotions can create additional risks in homes where abuse already exists.

Awareness can make a difference. This World Cup, look out for one another. ❤️

14/06/2026

In the past year, we’ve had the privilege of supporting 624 women across Sutton on their journey toward safety, healing, confidence, and independence 💜

Through:
✨ Counselling
✨ Our Domestic Abuse Support Programme
✨ English language classes
✨ Wellbeing and empowerment support
✨ Community connection and guidance
and more!

Every number is a woman with a story and hope for the future. Thank you to everyone who helps us to make this support possible.

12/06/2026

Technology should help us stay connected, informed and safe, not be used as a way to intimidate, monitor or control someone.

For many domestic abuse survivors, digital abuse can continue long after a relationship ends. Phones, apps, social media and messaging platforms may be used to track movements, send unwanted messages, monitor activity or maintain control.

If you're experiencing digital abuse:
🔹 In an emergency, call 999.
🔹 Don't delete messages, emails, screenshots or call logs... they may be important evidence.
🔹 Review privacy and security settings on your devices and accounts.
🔹 Reach out to a trusted friend, support service or domestic abuse organisation for advice.

Digital abuse is abuse. You deserve to feel safe both online and offline.

10/06/2026

Did you know that at Sutton Women's Centre, we offer The Freedom Programme, a 12-week group course for women who are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse.

The programme helps women to:
✨ Understand and make sense of their experiences
✨ Recognise the warning signs and behaviours of abusive relationships
✨ Rebuild confidence and self-worth
✨ Understand how children are affected by domestic abuse and how life improves when abuse is removed

The Freedom Programme provides a safe and supportive space where women can learn, reflect and move forward with greater understanding and strength. 🤝

The course is free and runs over 12 weeks.

You are not alone. Support is available. 💛

Please contact us confidentially on [email protected] for more information or to find out how to join.

08/06/2026

Over the past year, 342 women attended Sutton College courses through SWC 💜

From art, drama, sewing, and gardening to creative writing and wellbeing sessions, these courses provide so much more than learning new skills.

They create opportunities for women to:
✨ Improve wellbeing
✨ Build confidence
✨ Foster independence
✨ Connect with others in a supportive environment
✨ Explore new pathways towards education and employment

For many women, taking part in these courses is an important step towards rebuilding confidence, rediscovering strengths, and creating positive new opportunities for the future.

We are delighted to see the incredible impact these programmes continue to have within our community 🌱

08/06/2026

Delighted to support our friends at the Be Well HKers. They are participating in the Carshalton Festival 2026 (27 June – 5 July), which brings together passionate artists and local organisations to celebrate performance arts through diverse creative forms. They will be contributing TWO programmes for cross-cultural community engagement.

1) Solo Drama Performance – “From Old Bean Grows Bak Choy”
📅 Sunday, 28 June 2026

🕛 Two sessions: 11:15am and 1:45pm, followed by Q&A discussions
📍Honeywood Museum, Honeywood Walk, Carshalton SM5 3NX

It is a heartfelt solo theatre performance exploring identity, migration, family roots, and belonging. Through humour, storytelling, and personal reflection, the production traces the journey of finding home between cultures while celebrating adaptation, settlement and the connections that shape who we are. All age are welcome.

Free tickets can be booked via the link below:
https://sutton.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=345492

2) Documentary Screening – “I’m Fine, Thank You”
📅Sunday, 5 July 2026
🕛 Screening starts at 10:00am, followed by a Q&A moderated by Sophie Gaskin from SACCO
📍Cryer Arts Centre Theatre, 39 High Street, Carshalton SM5 3BB

It is a powerful documentary exploring the emotional journeys and hidden struggles of Hong Kong migrants rebuilding their lives in the UK. Through personal stories, the film reflects on identity, belonging, memory, and resilience while navigating language, culture, and the meaning of HOME in a new country. Age 16+ is sugggested.


Free tickets can be booked via the link below (Partnership):
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/documentary-screening-carshalton-i-am-fine-thank-you-partnership-tickets-1990003833034?aff=oddtdtcreator

A solo theatre performance about tracing roots and finding home at Carshalton Festival (performed in English). Created and performed by: Yuk-Lan Chan, Chan’s Applied Theatre Lab. Co-presented with Be Well HKers CIC at Carshalton Festival 2026. Experience a heartfelt, personal story of migratio...