Casework referrals will re-open from 1^st September; however, please note that this is subject to change depending on capacity.

Registration will remain open at the dedicated times for counselling & group clients, and where needed we will signpost to other services if we can’t offer support

We are now recruiting for the following volunteer position:

Chair of the Board of Trustees

The Well Women Centre is a local charity that offers mental health, support and wellbeing services to women and girls in the Wakefield District. We have a long history of enabling women and their families to turn their lives around.

Volunteers play an important role within the centre and we have a diverse, hard-working Board of Trustees who guide and support the Well Women Centre.

Due to retirement, we are looking for a Chair of our Board of Trustees, to help continue the effective working of the current board and maintain the good relationship with the CEO, staff and volunteers at the centre.

We are looking for someone with the following skills and experience:

• Experience of effectively Chairing meetings; in a professional, public or third sector setting
• Knowledge of the Third Sector in Wakefield District
• Strategic Planning
• Understanding of financial statements and budgeting to support overseeing the charity’s finances

Time commitment:

• 8 board meetings a year, in-person
• Teams sub group meetings; 8 a year
• Adhoc WWC events

What we can offer you:

• Full induction to centre; board level and operational level
• Training and COD opportunities
• Travel expenses
• Giving back to the community

For more information or to arrange an informal discussion with our CEO or Board representative, please email: governance@wellwomenwakefield.org.uk

Chair of the Board of Trustees_Full application pack

Role Description – Chair of the Board of Trustees

Closing date: 31st August 2025

Please note that it is a genuine occupational qualification that a female takes on this role, and the post is exempt under section 7 (2) (e) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 

We are asking clients and professionals for their feedback on the service we provide.

Client Survey

Are you a woman who has used our services, is currently receiving support from us, or might want to in the future?

We’re asking all local women to take just 1 minute to complete a short survey. Your answers will help us show funders how much our services are needed and valued — and this is crucial for us to secure funding so we can continue to deliver and improve the support we offer to women across our community.

• If you’ve ever used or are currently using our services: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WWBHZ6R
• If you haven’t yet but might in the future: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TKSDYTF

Every response really counts and will help us shape our work and make sure women’s voices are at the heart of everything we do.

Thank you so much for your time and support — together we can make a real difference

Professional survey

We’re reaching out to our professional partners and colleagues for your support.

As you know, Well Women Centre provides specialist holistic support to women across our community, many of whom face complex issues. To help us evidence the need for continued funding, we’re asking for to complete a very short survey (less than 1 minute)

• Partner organisation survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WWCPOS25

These insights will directly support our funding applications and help us protect and strengthen our services for local women.

Thank you for your ongoing partnership and support

Our Casework Team have been independently evaluated and have some fantastic praise for their service.

Here are just some of the fantastic comments from other professionals as well as clients

“The Well Women centre Wakefield, Has been providing outstanding work to vulnerable
women. Our service see’s large number of clients who benefit directly from the hard work
the centre has to offer.” – Professional Comment

“Collaborative work is excellent, and they are a friendly and approachable group of people.
They are keen to get the best outcome for the females. The referral process works well, and
the availability is good. The range of groups and courses they offer is great.” – Professional Comment

“I find the support and help very beneficial.
It’s run by a group of lovely, supportive and professional women, which is much needed. I
particularly enjoy the group sessions and talking to others. This is helpful in not feeling
alone” – Client Comment

“Well Women has helped me in so many ways. I’ve made friends. I know now that things are
not my fault. I am still having counselling to work through some things but am in a much
better place” – Client Comment

In summary the findings found:
• Numbers seen exceeded target levels over the course of the project, despite
experiencing set up issues in year 1
• Outcome measures exceed targets set at outset
• The reach into BAME communities has been demonstrably achieved
• Client feedback is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting additional and wider benefits
than the outcome measures set
• Stakeholder feedback highlighted added value was gained by those local services also
working with PIP clients. Learning from the gendered approach taken, and through the PIP
support making it easier for services to work with their client on their other presenting
needs
• WWC demonstrate that they listen and actively take a client centred approach
• The programme was agile in responding to clients needs, accessing and providing
wherever possible a holistic approach to delivery
• Maturity of WWC was highlighted through adopting a structured and forensic approach
to identifying, engaging and dealing with issues that affect service delivery – eg staff
welfare and burnout, ways of coping with demand dynamically.

Our Casework team have gone above and beyond to help support their clients and have exceeded targets all around! A huge Thank You to the team for all their hard work, and to the clients for allowing us to support them in their journey.

For the full report please see the link below:

PIP+ Evaluation April 2025_FINAL

Please be aware our Centre will be closed and no telephone registration will take place on the following dates in 2025:

• Friday 18th April
• Monday 21st April
• Monday 5th May
• Monday 26th May
• August 25th May

Our telephone registration will be open on the below days & times every week (subject to review). We will close phone lines on each day when we have filled the available telephone assessment appointments. More appointments will become available at each phone referral date. We book assessments up to a week in advance. If you cannot speak to a member of staff please leave a message and we will endeavour to get back to you.

• Mondays* 5pm – 7.30pm
• Fridays* 10am – 12.30pm

(*Except bank holidays. Please click here for further details)

Help available from our partners Turning Point Talking Therapies: 

If you are wanting support for your emotional or mental health, our partners Turning Point Talking Therapies can offer you an assessment to help explore options the best way forward for you. Support can be offered online, over the phone, video or face to face and you can request the gender of your therapist if this helps you feel more comfortable. Support ranges from access to online CBT and self help programmes, wellbeing groups courses and workshops or one to one therapy and counselling.

For further information and to refer online please click here

If they feel the Well Women Centre is best to support you at this time, they can support this transition following assessment.

If you are wanting support for your emotional or mental health, our partners Turning Point Talking Therapies can offer you an assessment to help explore options for the best way forward for you. Support can be offered online, over the phone, video or face to face and you can request the gender of your therapist if this helps you feel more comfortable. Support ranges from access to online CBT and self help programmes, wellbeing groups courses and workshops or one to one therapy and counselling.

You can refer online here

If they feel the Well Women Centre if best to support you at this time, they can support this transition following assessment.

Today is a very humbling day for me, it’s the nine year anniversary of my first day at Well Women Centre and my first day as CEO. I had a choice about where to come to work. I came here because I believed in the ethos of the charity. I saw then how clearly we empower women and ultimately make the world a better place. I knew there was no better charity to join if I wanted to make a difference. This is the very same inspiration that continues to drive me today.

It is an incredible honour for me to lead this great charity. I’ve been fortunate to work closely with Lisa Kaye in my different roles at WWC, and as I step in as Acting CEO she has given me the best possible start, both professionally and personally.

The charity and myself are fortunate to have Lisa staying on in her new role as Head of Business Development focused on funding and strategic partnerships. I’m also looking forward to continue to work closely with Kim Meadmore our Chair of Trustees as we implement the charity’s new strategic plan for the next 5 years. This plan will mobilise and facilitate the work we need to do to ensure we continue to provide a service that fulfils the needs of the women of the Wakefield District, empowering them to make the changes they wish to make in their own and their family’s lives.

The charity has seen great success and change over the last thirty eight years, it has been built on the commitment, talent, ambition and perseverance of great women. I want to acknowledge and say thanks to every staff member and volunteer, both past and present for their hard work and dedication to improving women’s lives, and as the new Acting CEO, I can’t ask for a better foundation.

Finally, I truly believe that each of us must find meaning in our work. The best work happens when you know that it’s not just work, but something that will improve other people’s lives. This is the opportunity that drives each of us at this wonderful and much needed charity.

To find out more about our charity’s vision please read our Strategic Plan