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

New Support Group for Mums – Help Us Make It Happen

At WayfinderWoman, we work to support women of working age who face exclusion or barriers to employment — and that includes women navigating the early months of motherhood, often in isolation or with mental health challenges. As part of our community outreach, we’re launching a new peer support group for mums experiencing mild to moderate postnatal mental health difficulties. This will run weekly at our Hub, led by our trained Community Ambassador and Support Worker, Amy, and supported by our volunteers.

Why it matters:

Early motherhood can be a time of emotional hardship — and without the right support, many women become isolated, lose confidence, and struggle to return to work or community life. This group will provide a safe, welcoming space where mums can share their experiences, rebuild confidence, access wider support. We’re being supported by Eastbourne MP Josh Babarinde OBE, who said: “This gap in services leaves women at risk of isolation, delaying recovery and impacting their wellbeing, confidence, and ability to return to work. The positive impact of this project will be far-reaching, ensuring that vulnerable women receive the support they deserve at a critical time in their lives.”

To run the group safely in the short term and plan for the long term we need to raise £6,287. Your donation will help cover: immediate safety improvements to the venue for babies and toddlers, equipment and materials for group sessions, running costs while we assess longer-term needs.

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 Support group when making your donation.

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