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About Us

A female run, volunteer led charity, we help women find better lives by building their self-confidence and skill sets. They can then challenge any barriers that prevent them from stepping into who they are destined to be and move into volunteering, finding a job, getting promotion or becoming an entrepreneur.

We do this through free grant funded workshops, training, coaching, on-line support and our drop-in information and advice hub. We also work with organisations to help them be the best they can be in nurturing women.  Laura Murphy talks to Simon Herbert from HailshamFM about the work and purpose of WayfinderWoman here.

To see our 5 year business plan click on this link


Meet Laura Murphy, founder of The WayfinderWoman Trust.

Help & Support

From group workshops to 121 coaching, from seminars to conferences we can help you overcome the barriers preventing you from succeeding.

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Fundraising

Our help and support is either free or low cost but we can only do that with grants and fundraising. Join us in helping to raise those important and potentially life-changing funds

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Volunteering

Do you want to be inspired or inspire others? Maybe you want to share a skill or learn a new one. Find out more about our volunteer scheme.

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Our priority project

Help us fund creative workshops for women

Creativity changes lives. We've seen it first-hand.

Our regular coffee mornings have become hugely successful—not just as a space for connection, but because we’ve started including creative elements like small craft activities and group art projects. These creative touches have had a remarkable impact, and attendees have been consistently asking for more. It's clear that engaging in creative work brings joy, builds confidence, and opens the door to deeper conversations and community.

That’s why we’re raising funds to launch a series of creative workshops—from crafting and painting to journaling and textile arts.
These sessions will be more than just a chance to make something beautiful. They’re designed to:

• Support mental health and emotional well-being
• Build communication and self-expression
• Strengthen community connections
• Reduce isolation and loneliness

To make this happen, we need to raise £2,800. This will cover the cost of materials, facilitators, venue hire, and refreshments—everything needed to create a safe, welcoming space where women can come together, learn new skills, and support each other.

We believe creativity is not a luxury—it’s a lifeline. And with your help, we can provide women with the tools and space they need to heal, grow, and connect.

Donate today and help bring these workshops to life.

Together, we can create something truly meaningful.

This initiative directly supports our mission to empower women, relieve emotional hardship, and help them re-enter work and society with confidence. Please help us raise the funds and quote 'Creative Groups' when making your donation.

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10% Target: £2800 Raised so far: £264

Our Supporters

National Lottery Community Fund
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