CWRC are Seeking Premises for Our Women’s Centre: in Cambridge

Join Us in Making a Difference

We are reaching out to the Cambridge community for to help us find secure, affordable premises to house our women’s centre. CWRC has supported some of the most disadvantaged women in our city for over four decades. We know that the right space is crucial to our mission, but fnding commercial premises in Cambridge is a significant challenge due to high costs and limited availability.

Why Secure Premises Matter

A stable, affordable location can make or break a charity. It allows us to create a welcoming environment for women to access vital resources, workshops, and support services. Without an affordable and accessible space, our ability to serve the community is severely hindered. Affordable premises means more of our funds goes directly to supporting women in need.

What we need

CWRC was housed in the same premises for well over a decade, with workshops, group space a garden and a nursery. Unfortunately we had to move in 2018 due to redevelopment. Since then we have been at the mercy of commercial letting agents. Although sympathetic to our mission, they need to prioritise  maximum profits for their landlords.

We are currently in a good space  off Mill Road (although it’s a bit tight!). Our lease is up in 2026 and we would love to find somewhere secure and affordable to ensure the charity can continue to support the women of Cambridge. 

We are looking for a building with at least 1300 square feet in an area that is accessible by public transport. We are open to a range of options, from houses to offices or light industrial. We would welcome discussions with Cambridge University, private landlords, local authorities, S.106 developers, commercial landlords, letting agents, and private individuals.

What We Offer in Return

Your support would offer a tangible benefit to the community of Cambridge. Our centre empowers women, fosters connections and provides resources and support to women living in poverty, facing homelessness or abuse. We promise to take the utmost care of your building and can offer a realistic, reliable rent. We’re happy to get the paintbrushes out and bring the property up to standard if work is needed. There can be business rate reductions that may be of interest to potential landlords.

If you have, or know of, a suitable premises, please reach contact ceo@cwrc.org.uk. Together, we can continue to make a meaningful impact in the lives of disadvantaged women in Cambridge.