“Women are more likely than men to live in poverty, especially single mothers and older women.”

— Joseph Rowntree Foundation

We have a strong track record of delivering and shaping high-impact, innovative partnership programmes at local, national, and international levels. Today, we are recognised not only as a provider but as a developer, convener, and collaborator of social and economic development—bringing together partners, insight, and resources to design solutions that create lasting impact.

At the heart of our work are women, their lived experiences, and the communities they are part of. We work alongside governments, international organisations, policymakers, and communities to address the structural inequalities that shape women’s lives. By combining evidence with lived experience, we ensure that the voices of women are not only heard but actively shape the design, delivery, and evaluation of programmes and policy.

As both a charity and a social enterprise, we develop and deliver initiatives that strengthen communities, improve life chances, and support women to achieve sustainable economic independence. Our approach recognises that economic participation is inseparable from social realities—health, poverty, care, and inequality all shape opportunity and outcomes.

While the scale and reach of our work continue to grow, our purpose remains clear: to unlock women’s potential, amplify their voices, and drive systemic change that leads to a more inclusive, equitable society and economy.