Weekly Women’s Safety coffee morning launches in Redbridge

By
LifeLine Comms Team
on
September 18, 2025

We are pleased to share that our Families team will be running a new weekly Women’s Safety Coffee Morning in Redbridge for a six-week period thanks to funding from Mayor of London’s Violence Reduction Unit and Redbridge Council. This initiative has been set up in response to recent concerns in the area and is about creating a safe and welcoming space where women can come together to talk, share, and feel supported.

The coffee mornings will give local women the chance to speak openly about how they are feeling and to explore practical ways to stay safe in their community. They will also be a place to connect with others, reducing isolation and building confidence.

Each session will take place in a local coffee shop, lasting between two and three hours. Tea, coffee and light snacks will be provided. A member of staff or volunteer with experience in community engagement and women’s safety will be on hand to guide the sessions and provide information about local support services and resources.

Over the six weeks, women will have the opportunity to build peer support networks, access information on safety and wellbeing, and share feedback that will help shape future initiatives in Redbridge.

We want these mornings to feel like a natural and friendly space, where women can be themselves and know they are not alone. It is about listening, understanding, and making sure that everyone feels safer and more connected in their community.

More information, including the dates and times of the first coffee mornings, will be shared soon.

When women come together, they not only support each other but also grow in confidence. These mornings are a chance to connect, to learn about what support is available, and to feel part of a stronger community.

Sunita Bhakar
Champions Support Worker

We know that many women simply want a space where they can talk openly, feel listened to, and share their concerns with others who understand. These coffee mornings are about providing that space and reminding women that they are not on their own.

Ian Kane
SW!TCH Communities Manager

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