At Women Who Can (CIO), we guide young women on an empowering journey, offering hands-on workshops, practical educational resources, and a supportive community network. We aim to provide women with essential tools and skills that will benefit them in present and future, ensuring every past challenge becomes a stepping stone to success.
At Women Who Can (CIO), we guide young women on an empowering journey, offering hands-on workshops, practical educational resources, and a supportive community network. We aim to provide women with essential tools and skills that will benefit them in present and future, ensuring every past challenge becomes a stepping stone to success.
Welcome to Women Who Can!
We're a charity passionate about unlocking the potential of young women and supporting them in their personal and professional journeys. We’re focused on learning new things, embracing life's challenges, and empowering every woman to take charge of her future. No matter what has happened in our past, as Women Who Can, we have the power to shape what comes next.
Thank you so much for your interest in our charity! Your support plays an important role in helping young women flourish and in reinforcing the incredible impact women can have on themselves and for society as a whole. If you need support or wish to contribute to our mission, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Sadé Paul-Henry - Founder & Chair
Because of you…
A lot of work goes into supporting our community, and we are so grateful to be supported by lots of wonderful organisations.
Current Programmes
We oWe offer a range of fully funded support programmes for young women across Leicester and Leicestershire (subject to eligibility criteria); to get involved or support our ongoing projects, please visit our What’s On and Support Us pages.
Chapter New Programme
A 12 month project, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund to help women between the ages of 18-35 across Leicester(shire) improve their confidence, social connections and learn vital life skills.
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Move Together
A 12-month project, funded by Sport England, designed to help women become more active and feel confident while moving. Weekly sessions include yoga, dance fitness, and step fitness.
Work in progress: Wellbeing Focus
A one-month project, funded by De Montfort University, aimed at helping women feel more prepared and in control of their working lives, while prioritising their mental health and well-being.
Thriving Beyond Fatherlessness Project
An ongoing project supporting women who have experienced (or continue to experience) fatherlessness, and who, as a result, may have had limited opportunities to develop certain life skills or connect with others who share a similar journey.
Work in progress Project
An ongoing project that supports women through various stages of their employability journey. Through a series of engaging workshops, we help women develop the skills, knowledge, and connections needed to thrive in today’s workplace.
At Women Who Can (CIO), we guide young women on an empowering journey, offering hands-on workshops, practical educational resources, and a supportive community network. We aim to provide women with essential tools and skills that will benefit them in their present and future, ensuring every past challenge becomes a stepping stone to success.
