Women's History Month - Get Involved

Whether you are looking for advice or support, would like to connect with a local group, or find out about local projects or activities, explore this page to get involved. The page contains regular activities happening throughout the year for women and girls on offer across Haringey. 

Remember to check with service providers and venues in advance of attending events in case of changes to listings or venue opening times and book events in advance where possible.


Community Groups in Haringey

Alexandra Women's Institute
A place for women to get together, make friends and develop new skills. 

To find out more visit the Alexandra WI website (external link)

Living Under One Sun
Delivering programmes to bring nature, sports, well-being, and harmony to communities.

To find out about upcoming programmes and activities visit Living Under One Sun (external link)

SisterHood Project
SisterHood is an innovative, girls only project every Tuesday at Haringey Play Association.

For further information on the project and how to get involved visit the Haringey Play Association Website (external link)

The Selby Centre
The Selby Centre offers support, services and workshops for a range of individuals and organisations, primarily from BME, refugee and other historically excluded communities. 

To find out more about their services and upcoming activities visit The Selby Trust website (external link)

Stroud Green Women's Institute
Bringing together community minded women for fun and mutual support. To find out more visit the Stroud Green WI website (external link)

Women in Tottenham
A platform to highlight what women are doing in Tottenham and to provide support for local women. To find out more visit the Women in Tottenham website (external link)


Art, Drama and Music Groups in Haringey

Collage Arts 
A leading arts development, training and creative charity based in Haringey. Offering a variety of workshops including singing/songwriting, drama and digital music production. To find out more about Collage Arts and what's currently on offer visit the Collage Arts website (external link)

Sewn Together
Offering community well-being workshops, bringing together Haringey residents who face loneliness and isolation, using creative topics to improve well-being. For more information visit the 4U2 Newsmag site (external link) or to book visit Eventbrite (external link)


Sport and Fitness Groups in Haringey

AP Saints Netball Club
A friendly and competitive club based around Muswell Hill. To find out more visit the AP Saints Netball Club website (external link).

Haringey Borough Women's Football Club
To find out more about the club click here (external link).

Martial Way Training Women Only Kickboxing Classes at Tottenham Community Sports Centre
For dates, times and how to take part visit the Tottenham Commuity Sports Centre website (external link).

Troy Netball Club
Providing opportunities for players of all ages and levels to train and play at a competitive level. For more information visit the Troy Netball Club website (external link).


Local Organisations offering support to Women and Girls 

Domestic Violence Intervention Programme (DVIP)
DVIP runs services for women who have experienced domestic violence or those who have been affected by it. For more information visit the DVIP website (external link)

The Daughters United (UK)
The Daughters United (UK) provide a bespoke coaching and mentoring services for women and girls. We look after women and girls feeling that life is passing them by, the marginalised and mistreated. Wherever you are in life, we walk beside you and help you reclaim your power.

We will give you the tools, guidance and help you to change your life for the better. We tailor our support to you! Get in touch - Daughters United (external link).
 

Haringey Thinking Space with The Tavistock and Portman (NHS)
Therapeutic spaces in Haringey communities to promote mental health and well-being. Looking after women's health and well - being runs the First and Third Monday of the month. Find dates, times and location details and further information (external link).

Hearthstone (Haringey Domestic Violence Advice and Support Centre
Hearthstone provides emotional and practical support for anyone experiencing domestic abuse in Haringey. To find out more visit the Hearthstone page

Home Start Haringey
Supporting local families facing difficulties. Visit Home Start Haringey (external link) for more information. 

PramDepot 
PramDepot is a recycling project providing baby boxes with recycled items to vulnerable new mums and their babies. To find out more visit PramDepot (external link)

Rise Projects - Sisters Circle
An innovative programme, the 'Sister Circle; for young Somali and BAME women in Haringey. Working to empower and inspire young women to realise their potential. For further information on the programme visit Rise Projects (external link)

Sister System
Working to bridge the gap between care - affected girls and mainstream society. For more information visit the Sister System website (external link)

Solace Women's Aid
Supporting women and children affected by domestic violence and abuse. For information visit the Solace Women's Aid website (external link)

Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG)
Support service if you or someone you know is affected by domestic abuse. For more information visit the VAWG page 

Women with a Voice
Supports women, girls and their families, in the Northumberland Park Area, who have been affected by domestic abuse. For more information contact Natasha Johnson at natashajjohnson1@gmail.com


External links to National Services for Women and Girls 

Agenda - Alliance for Women and Girls at Risk (external link)

Arachne Women's Group (external link)

AVA - Against Violence and Abuse (external link)

Forward (external link)

Henna Asian Women's Group (external link)

IMECE Women's Centre (external link)

International Women's Day (external link)

IRISi Interventions (external link)

JAN Trust (external link)

Latin American Women's Rights Service (external link)

London Black Women's Project (external link)

MEWSo - Middle Eastern Women & Society Organisation (external link)

Mind (external link)

Paladin Service (external link)

Refuge (external link)

Respect (external link)

ROJ Women UK (external link)

Safe Lives (external link)

Southall Black Sisters (external link)

The Maya Centre (external link)

Tricky Period (external link)

Turkish Cypriot Women's Project (external link)

Turkish Women's Philanthropic Association of England (external link)

Wisdom for Women International (external link)

Women's Trust (external link)

Women's Aid (external link)

Women@thewell (external link)

Women's Therapy Centre London (external link)

 

Page last updated:

March 2, 2023