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Fundraising

We have lots of fun with our fundraising activities.  There is a core group where we come up with ideas and projects to raise money to keep the hub open but there are other individual projects which need their own fundraising efforts.

“What fun do I have with fundraising? Doing things I wouldn’t normally do, pushing myself out of my comfort zone, finding props for when events happen and most of all, when we’ve done what we’ve got to do sitting round, talking about the project, how it started as a seed and grew into a great event, with a glass of wine with the friends who have worked together.  Fundraising, volunteering, I definitely recommend it”.  Nicola

“I’m part of a wonderful small fundraising ‘committee’ – really a chance for us to get together over coffee and explore creative ideas.  There’s lots of laughter and enthusiasm and then we figure out how we’re going to put all our plans into action!  On the day we gather together with others to run them.  It can be frantic but it’s enormous fun and we get a great feeling of camaraderie as a result”.  Laura

Why not join our fund raising team? Click here to get in touch.

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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5% Target: £6287 Raised so far: £264

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