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We have had several years of successful experiences working with women-only groups. In the last 3 years, we have delivered programmes to 52 women in groups of 6 all of whom were NEET/disadvantaged, experienced poor mental health or low self-esteem/confidence, and half of were in the 16-24 age bracket.
After the programme ended, 18 went on to gain employment, 12 began volunteering, either with us or one of our partners, and 12 went on to further training or education. This shows the real success of our programmes in helping women who are both struggling with their mental health and from disadvantaged backgrounds, to realise their ambitions and make a real difference in their lives.
In addition to this, a group of women previously on the programme have come together to organise and host coffee mornings in our pavilion which is situated on our car park, next to our community donation café.
During the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown, we ran more informal support sessions for young women who were at risk or had experienced domestic violence as well as single parents, and those experiencing isolation and post-lockdown anxiety. We hosted socially distant coffee mornings and arts/crafts sessions in person, Zoom/Facetime chatter sessions and created WhatsApp groups where our women could discuss their feelings, support each other and sustain friendships during the long lockdowns.
Our highly trained staff members are on hand to offer advice, mentoring and counselling if needed.
If you are interested in joining one of our programmes please email rebecca@theenterprisecentre.co.uk
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Putting women in the driving seat
See our testimonials below.
- Changing of beliefs and culture
- Reduce isolation and loneliness
- Improved mental and physical health
- Reduce burden on NHS
- Role models
- Changing shape and feel
- Time-banking, re-investment and pay-back
- Increase in social impact on society
- More enterprising behaviours
- New partners network
- Contribution and growth
- Value for money – recycled experience in the local economy
- Improved hope and ambition
- Better mental and physical health
“This group has helped me build my confidence massively, the first morning I was a wreck, crying, sleeping all day, no communication with the outside world – very isolated lonely and felt like I didn’t belong in the world. Ali has given me the boost to know I am capable of achieving anything. I have met so many lovely ladies who have been so supportive on my good and bad days. This group has saved my life! I was wanting to end it all. My kids and grandson have now a better improved version of mum and nanna.”
Testimonials from Women’s Step Up Course
“This course has really impacted my life in such a positive way over the last 10 weeks. Ali has been inspirational with the way she guides and supports us and directs us in a way to move forward with our lives. The course has supported me in my own relationship and gives me a focus each week. I feel truly happier and ready to take on challenges in life, compared to how I felt at the beginning. I look forward to each week and it gives my week a positive outlook. My overall confidence and self-esteem has fully improved.”
Testimonial from Women’s Step Up Course
“I have found my confidence and self-belief. I have learnt so much about the steps to success, communication, belief systems, rituals, how to think differently, mindfulness, action and doing!
All in all, this course has helped to start making changed in my life to ultimately feel happier and live with more purpose. Ali’s approach has given me so much confidence and I feel in much a better place. Thank you so much!”
Testimonial from the Women’s Step Up Course
“I didn’t know what to expect from the programme. I really enjoyed it. I learnt what I needed and the programme gave me the tools to move forward.”
“The programme gave me tools to cope and manage myself. I really enjoyed the space and time I gave myself to chat to others and gain support from others.”
Testimonials from Women’s Confidence and Self-Esteem Course
“Ali is a great person to run this course; kind, open, honest, hardworking, educated, welcoming and clearly follows and believes in what she is teaching passionately and she is still learning more and passing it on. An inspirational role model to me!
The content has been engaging, relevant and informative. I have learnt a lot about the science behind our moods and behaviours and techniques to help me change the way I think about things. I have thoroughly enjoyed every week, and I can already see how it has positively impacted on my life. Plus, I have two new friends. I cannot think of anything at all that I would change about this experience. I only wish I had met Ali sooner and had this experience. “
Testimonials from Women’s Couse
“I think all women would benefit from the Menopause course. It gave me lots of information and I found out a lot about what is happening to me now during the menopause. Thank you.”
“A local community with welcoming people. It is really nice to spend time in this beautiful and therapeutic environment.”
Testimonial from Women’s Course
“Ali is a very inspirational teacher.I have learnt valuable tools and knowledge to help continue to develop after the course. It has been very beneficial for me, I feel I have gained more control of my life, thoughts and confidence in myself. It has been great to get an understanding of the ‘science’ behind things, it really helps with my understanding, what happens in my mind and body and acknowledge it, deal with it and move on!
This course is delivered with such passion! Ali personalised the content to the situations of those on the course and helped enormously with some of my personal issues and how to have the skills to deal with them. Thank you!”
Testimonial from Women’s Course
“I recently took part in the menopause group which was being run at the enterprise centre by Alison Hornsby. I can’t believe how much this course has changed not only my life, but my daughter’s and my partner’s lives too.
We finally have our little family back as a caring, loving family unit. Ali delivers her courses with passion, enthusiasm and understanding but while still maintaining a very high standard of professionalism.
I cannot recommend Ali and her team at the enterprise centre, highly enough.”
Testimonial from the Menopause Course
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