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Tackling the Cost of Living Crisis Gordon Lyons MLA visited KILCOOLEY WOMEN’S CENTRE in Bangor today (13 March 2023)to see at first hand the programmes being delivered by the centre team to enhance outcomes for women, children and families.  The visit coincided with the Wednesday session of the Bangor Social Supermarket, and the Minister met […]

Biggest turn out yet to celebrate women On March 8th, 2024, the First Church in Bangor became a beacon of celebration and empowerment as over 100 people gathered to honour International Women’s Day. With profound gratitude to the church’s warm hospitality, the event unfolded into a tapestry of inspirational narratives and shared experiences. Diverse voices

We Are Recruiting ! ** UPDATE ** Vacancy Filled Join the KWC team in the exciting new role of Heritage Engagement Officer. Click the link to our vacancy page https://www.kilcooleywomenscentre.co.uk/jobs/

Learning from the Best: Kilcooley Women’s Centre Visits Zalec, Slovenia for Social Enterprise  and Sustainability Expertise Kilcooley Women’s Centre recently had the incredible opportunity to embark on a good practice visit to Zalec, Slovenia. This visit was aimed at engaging with European experts in social enterprise, sharing insights, and gaining valuable knowledge to enhance our

Buzzing with Purpose: Queen Bee Community Cafe We will soon be welcoming the public and our service users to the Queen Bee Community Cafe, where every cup of coffee comes with a side of social impact. Situated in the heart of Kilcooley, our cafe isn’t just a place to grab a bite to eat; it’s

Shedding Light on Digital Domestic Abuse: A Regional Conference Hosted by Kilcooley Women’s Centre Kilcooley Women’s Centre (KWC) played host to a pivotal regional conference focused on raising awareness of digital domestic abuse and coercive control. Organized by the South Eastern Domestic Violence Partnership Members and kindly funded by the Police and Community Safety Partnership

Kilcooley Women’s Centre Honored at Bond Street Awards: Celebrating Business and Enterprise Excellence in the UK Kilcooley Women’s Centre (KWC) had the honour of attending the prestigious Bond Street Awards 2023 event held at the Palace of Westminster in December 2023. This high profile event marked a significant milestone in KWC’s journey as a leader

‘Spreading Joy: The Power of Giving to a Community Fridge This Christmas’ As the festive season approaches, we are filled with warmth and the spirit of giving. It’s a time when we come together to celebrate with loved ones and reflect on the blessings in our lives. However, for many in our community, the holiday

Announcing the Launch of the 2023- 2024 One Stop Shop Service for Women Facing Domestic Abuse in Ards and North Down Kilcooley Women’s Centre is pleased to announce the launch of our new One Stop Shop service for 2023-2024, generously funded by the Police Community Safety Partnership (PCSP). This annual programme is supported currently until