CWRC Cambridge

Our Cambridge Centre is located in Sturton Street, CB1 1SN. We offer group sessions, courses and individual support for a range of issues, including housing, education, finding work,  health and wellbeing and coping with life on a low income.  Our Thrive service supports women who have had involvement with the criminal justice system.

We also offer the Freedom Programme, for women who have been subjected to domestic abuse.

The best way to contact us is our referral form. Our phone lines are open between 11am and 2pm. If we are unable to answer, please leave a message and we will aim to get back to you within three working days.

Timetables change quarterly, please check out social media for updates. All our courses are free.

  • Make and Mend sewing group
    • 10am to 12pm: Got some hems to take up? Ever wanted to make your own clothes? Sign up for our free eight week course. Suitable for everyone from absolute beginners to experienced seamstresses. Sewing machines and fabric provided, or bring your own. Booking is essential, contact info@cwrc.org.uk.
  • Closed from 12:30
    • We close on Monday afternoons for team meetings and training

  • Crochet Connections (from 1st April)
    • 10am to 12pm: Join us for crochet and chat in a friendly women-only space. No experience or equipment needed, just pop by and give it a try. Hot drinks, biscuits and WiFi available.
  • ESOL
    • 12.30pm to 2.30pm: Free drop-in English class with a qualified ESOL teacher.

  •  Supreme Release Yoga
    • 10am to 11.15am: Life can leave us stressed, tense and disconnected from ourselves. Supreme Release Yoga gently releases spinal tension to let go of tightness throughout the whole body. It’s not about outward appearance, performance or achievement. All you need is comfy, loose clothes and warm socks. Booking essential. Contact info@cwrc.org.uk to request a place, or speak to our workers.
  • Chat Café
    • 10.30am to 12.30pm: Practise listening and speaking English in a relaxed friendly group. A teacher supports the sessions, but these are not formal ESOL classes. Improve your English skills and meet other women. Babies and toddlers are welcome but must be supervised by their mother or carer at all times. Hot drinks, biscuits and WiFi available.
  • Appointment Only from 1:30pm. Please use our referral form , email info@cwrc.org.uk or call us between 11am and 2pm to arrange an appointment.

Art Group

  • 10am to 12pm: Drop-in weekly art group. This group is user-led; exploring different techniques, artistic styles, and mediums from collage to watercolours and everything in between. Join us for a fun, pressure-free exploration of your creative side. Hot drinks, biscuits and WiFi available. All materials provided.

  • Pop-up sessions Friday sessions vary and can be on anything from managing finances to quilting. Check our social media for updates.
  • One to one Counselling
    • 10am-1pm: CWRC worker referral required, please speak to us to find out more.
  • Exploring counselling
    • 12pm to 1pm: Have you ever thought you could benefit from counselling? Contact us if you would like to reserve a slot.
  • Appointment Only from 1pm. Please use our referral form , email info@cwrc.org.uk or call us between 11am and 2pm to arrange an appointment.

CWRC Services