CWRC Cambridge

Changes to CWRC’s Art Group

We know how important Art Group is to many women, so it has been a difficult decision to change how we run it. Unfortunately, we can no longer offer it as a drop-in session.

Over the past year, the number of women accessing CWRC has more than doubled, but our staffing and funding have not increased. Our small team is stretched across both group support and personal casework, and we simply don’t have the capacity to run open-ended sessions.

To keep Art Group going, we are introducing a booking system with limited spaces. Priority will be given to women attending Freedom sessions on Thursdays and those with significant support needs around mental health or other issues. However, we want to include as many women as possible, so sessions will run in blocks of 10, allowing more people to take part over time.

If you would like a place on Art Group, please use our referral form to let us know.

This decision has not been made lightly, and we understand it may be disappointing. We have explored every possible option to keep Art Group running within our current resources. While this solution isn’t perfect, it ensures we can continue offering the group in a way that is manageable for our team.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

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

  • Refugee support
    • Please contact us for details.
  • 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.
  • 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

  • 10:30am to 12:30pm: Booking only. This group is primarily for women attending our Freedom Programme, but please contact us if you would like to attend. The group explores different techniques and styles from collage to watercolours and everything in between.

  • 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.

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