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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Programme Action report for May 14<\/span><\/b>th\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Business Meeting<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We had our first meeting on 13<\/span>th<\/span>\u00a0April 2026 which I believe was quite successful with many ideas shared and discussed.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Social Media Campaign<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u2013 about women\u2019s safety.\u00a0\u00a0See below for further information.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Safety Walk<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u2013 Fiona attended a walk which was organised by Warwickshire Community Support Police. Aim is raising awareness of VAWG. There have been a few in the area and more to come. Women can raise issues such as areas where they feel unsafe, and action might be taken\u00a0eg.\u00a0looking at lighting around bridges over the railway line in Kenilworth. Fiona met Angie Gavin from the DEI hub, who brought personal alarms along to give out. Organisers willing to do a walk for club during the 16 Days and come to a meeting to talk to us.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Foston Hall Event<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u2013 Donna (who is on Employer Advisory Board of Foston Hall Prison) outlined an event\u00a0on\u00a0 15<\/span>th<\/span>\u00a0July .\u00a0 A Chef will put on a fine dining experience, with women from Foston helping in the kitchen and with service, for employers\/partners who may be able to help the women. 30-40 guests expected.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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PA would like to suggest Club supply 40 (if possible) place settings as they currently only have plastic plates and cutlery in prison.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To include dinner plate, side plate, knife, fork, spoon, and a glass, they would not have to match.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Club would donate as many as possible and then it was suggested that some could be\u00a0purchased\u00a0from the Lions as we have so many contacts there!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Other ideas for the evening \u2013 name cards with our logo for guests and thank you gift for the ladies e.g. sweets and a message from Club.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

SIGBI Day of Action<\/span><\/b>\u00a0is 11<\/span>th<\/span>\u00a0July 2026 it was suggested that the place settings outlined above could be our project.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Other Programme Action information<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

SIGBI Programme Webinar<\/span><\/b>\u00a0was on Saturday 18<\/span>th<\/span>\u00a0April. The presentations from the\u00a0webinar\u00a0are all now available on the Hub (Library \/ Programme \/ Programme Webinars \/ 18<\/span>th<\/span>\u00a0April 2026)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. None in Three<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u2013 Adele Jones, Professor Emeritus Huddersfield University.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The background to the None in Three Project and details of 6 of the interactive video games produced for young people based on the None in Three research were shared. We are familiar with the Danielle game based in the UK from Gill Kirkman\u2019s presentations to the Safeguarding forum, at Conference and at our December Regional Meeting. The other 5 games are based in the Caribbean (Barbardos\/Grenada\/St Lucia), India, Brazil, Uganda, Jamaica.\u00a0\u00a0All the games are culturally relevant to the country in which they are based. All the games are free to download from the None in Three website (<\/span>www.noneinthree.org<\/span><\/a>) Each game is supported by free information & guidance for facilitators. Material for the development of policy formulation is also available.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. Fresh Thoughts Booklet Update<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u2013 SI Salisbury\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      1. \u2018<\/span>From Fear to Freedom\u2019 Booklet<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u2013 SI South Wales<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Unlike the Fresh Thoughts Booklet this domestic abuse information booklet is designed to be given out to women directly. It was produced by south Wales clubs in partnership with Welsh Women\u2019s Aid and others and is available on the Welsh Women\u2019s Aid website under \u2018Survivor Engagement Resources\u2019.\u00a0The group have also produced flyers and cards to\u00a0accompany\u00a0the booklet.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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        1. Northern Ireland Domestic Abuse Project<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u2013 Maureen Maguire<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          The project was started by SI Portadown and then involved other local clubs. Following\u00a0a number of\u00a0local femicides\u00a0as a result of\u00a0DA the aim of the project was to survey public awareness of DA, how to respond, services etc. They undertook face to face questionnaires with the\u00a0general public\u00a0(over 1000 in total). The findings, some of which were\u00a0very concerning\u00a0formed the basis of a report which was published in November 2025. It has been shared at Stormont and Westminster with the aim of trying to bring about some changes. The project PRF is available on the Hub\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

          The SIGBI Women\u2019s Safety Group are currently discussing the project with Maureen with the possibility of suggesting to SIGBI that the survey is rolled out UP wide.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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          1. Women\u2019s Safety Group Social Media Campaign<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            The campaign is due to start in May 2026 for 12 months and each month has a focus on a specific women\u2019s safety issue \/ organisation. The attached document summarises the campaign and gives an overview of each month\u2019s issue. All the materials for clubs to use are available on the Hub and can be found via Library\/ Resources & Materials \/ Live Campaigns \/ Women\u2019s Safety \/ Women\u2019s Safety Social Media Campaign. Clubs are asked to post on 10<\/span>th<\/span>\u00a0of each\u00a0month\u00a0but this can be treated very flexibly as it suits clubs.\u00a0Also\u00a0materials and information can be used in other ways as clubs wish e.g. meetings \/ events etc. and not just on social media.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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            1. SI Northern England \u2013 Women\u2019s Safety on Public Transport<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Northern England region\u00a0are\u00a0working with the Bus Company based in\u00a0north east\u00a0England who asked SIGBI to advise on the content of their staff training programme on women\u2019s safety. Shirley Hallam has produced a video (available on the Hub with the rest of the presentations of the\u00a0webinar) it explains what is happening in the NE\u00a0and also\u00a0the bus company explain their training programme. The Women\u2019s Safety group are helping Shirley with this project. It may be one that could be taken forward by other regions working with their local bus companies. More information will be available in the future as things develop.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

              SIGBI Programme Webinar \u2013 Wednesday 20<\/span><\/b>th<\/span><\/b>\u00a0May \u2013 \u2018From Idea to\u00a0Impact :\u00a0Creating, Delivering and Reporting successful Projects\u2019<\/span><\/b>\u00a0(book via events section on the Hub) Open to all members<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

              SIGBI Best Practice Awards<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u2013 the competition will again take place during the Conference in Cardiff. Details will soon be available on the Hub.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

              Cervical Cancer Campaign<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u2013 is still ongoing. Materials and resources are available on the Hub. Dates that clubs may want to be aware of to use to focus on the campaign\u00a0are :\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

              10 \u2013 14 May National Women\u2019s Health Week<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

              15 \u2013 21 June Cervical Screening Awareness Week<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

              11<\/span>th<\/span>\u00a0September Stand up to Cancer Day<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

              17<\/span>th<\/span>\u00a0November WHO Cervical Cancer Elimination Day<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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              MAR Programme Action<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u2013 at the\u00a0<\/span>Regional Meeting on Saturday 26<\/span><\/b>th<\/span><\/b>\u00a0September after the AGM there will be a Programme Action event\u00a0<\/span><\/b>in which all clubs in the region are invited to take part. It was agreed that this year it\u00a0won\u2019t\u00a0be a competition but an opportunity for clubs to share a project with each other.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

              Finally\u00a0we did also discuss\u00a0<\/span>Distraction Packs<\/span><\/b>\u00a0with the idea that these could be made to share with women in prison across Foston and Drake Hall.\u00a0\u00a0They could also be shared with the refuge and other women\u2019s organisations.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

              Distraction Packs might\u00a0contain\u00a0adult colouring book, embroidered hearts, messages of affirmation, puzzles etc.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

              Donna Lewis \u2013 Programme Action Officer 4<\/span>th<\/span>\u00a0May 2026<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

              (with much help and grateful thanks to Amanda and Jean)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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              The Foston Hall Project –\u00a0 July 12th 2025<\/h3>\n

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              SIGBI Day of Action “Hope”<\/h3>\n

              Saturday July 12th<\/h3>\n

              Working with Anawim – the Birmingham-based women’s charity<\/h4>\n

              Foston Hall is a prison and young offenders institution for women, in Derby.<\/p>\n

              At June\u2019s Business Meeting, we heard about\u00a0 the multi-faceted support offered by Anawim ,to women leaving this prison. We were told about the differing roles of staff at Anawim in providing help for women to move on positively after their release. The staff at Anawim had identified a small but highly significant contribution that we could make to support some of the women as they leave. At present they are presented with a barely adequate bag of toiletries to help them through their first 24 hours back in the outside world.
              \nThe Programme Action Group, in developing the \u2018Foston Hall Project\u2019, are following the advice of Anawim staff, to determine the way in which SI Kenilworth and District can help provide a positive, early start to women\u2019s lives on leaving Foston Hall.
              \nThe target is to provide 50 attractive bags of decent toiletries and personal items for Foston leavers. Members are already busy assembling their donations to bring to July\u2019s Business Meeting.<\/p>\n

              And beautiful bags to hold these self-worth affirming essentials are nearing completion.<\/p>\n

              On 12th July, SIGBI\u2019s Day of Action, donations of toiletries and personal items will be collected at\u00a0Milk & Mocha in Warwick Rd Kenilworth. We\u2019ll be focussed on our Day of Action\u2019s theme \u2013 \u201cHope\u201d. And that\u2019s the intention of our gift to women leaving Foston Hall.<\/p>\n

              And here they are.<\/p>\n

              On July 24th the project group got together to fill the bags and they will soon be on there way to Foston Hall. And with them go our very best wishes to each recipient.<\/p>\n

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              18.8.25 And as a footnote – here’s the note sent by Head of Reducing Reoffending, Resettlement and Reintegration at Foston Hall on receipt of the bags,<\/span><\/p>\n

              “I went to the departure lounge yesterday and found the handmade bags with all of the fantastic provisions for us to hand to the Women on the day of their release. They are perfect and I am sure they will be very much appreciated by the Women for their onward journey. As the note in them says, ‘they will offer a little bit of comfort'”<\/div>\n
              That is what we hope too.<\/div>\n

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              Collecting winter coats for Anawim<\/h3>\n

              As a Club we are very pleased to be able to support Anawim Anawim – Birmingham’s Centre for Women <\/a>\u00a0 – a Birmingham -based charity helping vulnerable women in many ways.<\/p>\n

              On this occasion, a Club member has appealed for winter coats, an ongoing need for women in difficult circumstances, and the Club has stepped up to the mark as always.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

              Cervical Screening Awareness Week 17th – 23rd June 2025<\/h2>\n

              This campaign is vitally important because cervical cancer can be eradicated and wide spread screening is how it can be done.<\/p>\n

              We are providing information.<\/h3>\n

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              We were out in sunny Talisman Square in shifts on the morning of June 21st morning handing out Cervical Screening information cards to Kenilworth people as they went about their shopping. We were particularly pleased to be joined by Alison Insley, the town’s Deputy Mayor, always an active supporter of #soroptimists<\/a><\/span>.<\/div>\n
              This was backing up the display of the same materials in Kenilworth Library – again, we are very grateful that they give us this opportunity to reach the community we live in.\"\"<\/a><\/div>\n
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              #prioritisewomenshealth<\/a><\/span> #cervicalcancer<\/a><\/span> #womenshealth<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n

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              We are contacting the local medical centres to ask them if they would use their waiting room screens\u00a0 to show the Cervical Cancer video which has been produced by SIGBI.<\/p>\n

              Seeking advocacy of the campaign in parliament<\/h3>\n

              SIGBI have provided an excellent letter to send to our MP and this has been sent.<\/p>\n

              An extract –<\/p>\n

              “We ask you to confirm the vaccination coverage in your constituency and clarify local plans for achieving the 90% WHO vaccination target. <\/strong><\/p>\n

              Considering the challenges we also ask you to advocate to the Government to take the following actions<\/p>\n

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              1. Enhanced Public Awareness Campaigns<\/strong>: To educate the public on the importance of HPV vaccination and regular cervical screening.<\/li>\n
              2. Targeted Outreach Programs<\/strong>: Especially in areas with low vaccination and screening rates, to address disparities and ensure fair access to preventive measures.”<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                Read this extract from the SIGBI campaign group with the\u00a0 latest information from NHS England regarding\u00a0 changes to their approach to screening.<\/p>\n

                CERVICAL SCREENING AWARENESS WEEK<\/h2>\n

                NHS England announces a significant change in its cervical screening programme in time for Cervical Screening Awareness Week!<\/h2>\n

                Around the world, every two minutes, a woman dies from cervical cancer, and even here in the UK, two women a day die from this entirely preventable disease.<\/p>\n

                Despite this, one in every three women fails to take up their invitation to attend a screening appointment; however, early detection of cell changes through screening can prevent up to 75% of cases…….<\/p>\n

                NHS England has announced that from 1 July 2025, all women of screening age (25-64) will be invited every five years in England, unless they are at a higher risk of cervical cancer because of high-risk Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and or cell changes, when they will be seen more often.<\/strong><\/p>\n

                The move follows a recommendation by the UK National Screening Committee, following research led by King\u2019s College London, which showed that 5-yearly screening is as safe as three-yearly, that the same number of cancers are found, and less frequent cervical screening tests are needed.<\/p>\n

                Eligible women will first receive a notification through the App, to alert them to book a screening appointment, followed by a text message if the App notification isn\u2019t opened. Letters will remain in place for those who need them.<\/p>\n

                This week, Soroptimists will be out and about in their communities, speaking to women and raising awareness of the need to take up that all-important invitation for cervical screening.<\/p>\n

                There will be further action later in the year.<\/h3>\n

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                Railway Station Survey –\u00a0 May 25<\/h3>\n

                SI Kenilworth and District have contributed information to the SIGBI project\u00a0 surveying facilites available at local stations to promote safe railway travel for everyone in our community, with an awareness of the potential vulnerability of women.<\/p>\n

                Taken from SIGBI website:<\/p>\n

                “First launched in 1996, \u2018The Future of the Railways\u2019 was an investigation into personal safety on the railways, which the charity\u2019s members \u2013 known as Soroptimists \u2013 used to lobby the Government into taking action to do more to protect women on public transport.<\/p>\n

                It was launched in response to a Soroptimist being attacked on a train in the London area.<\/p>\n

                Soroptimists carried out grassroots research into the views and experiences of women passengers, as well as speaking to station managers and staff and visiting over 500 over-ground stations across Britain.<\/p>\n

                SIGBI published a report making recommendations to the UK Government on how to improve safety in stations, claiming the Government\u2019s approach to passenger safety in railway stations was ineffective.<\/p>\n

                To further advance the work being done, the charity is kickstarting the project again \u2013 asking the same questions to the UK\u2019s railway stations, to see how much has changed, as well as expanding it to airports and bus stations, to obtain a more detailed bigger picture of women\u2019s safety across the country. The charity is also questioning whether the Government\u2019s approach to passenger safety has moved on since 1996″[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

                11th -17th May Women’s Health Week<\/h3>\n

                It is proposed to use the template, provided by SIGBI, of a letter to our MP, asking what is being done in our local community to promote the eradicatioon of cervical cancer.<\/p>\n

                It is also proposed to produce fliers and cards providing information about women’s health, to be available at any SI Kenilworth events.<\/p>\n

                Social media will make use of resources from the Hub to promote awareness that cervical cancer is preventable.<\/p>\n

                Awareness weeks<\/h3>\n

                17th-23rd June\u00a0 Cervical Screening week<\/h3>\n

                20th – 26th January Cervical Cancer week<\/h3>\n

                A range of awareness raising activities will be provdied for these weeks.<\/p>\n

                Foston Hall Prison Project<\/h3>\n

                It has come to our notice that there is inadequate provision, on release from prison, of essential items for women leaving this prison. It is proposed that we make a contribution to a much improved provision, even if only for some of the women, on release. This work will be our focus for Saturday of Service July 20th with the theme of “Hope”<\/p>\n

                Federation Programme Webinar held on 18th January 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

                The focus was Education and presentations were made of Club Education Projects across the Federation which weren’t short listed for Best Practice Awards last year. The recording of the webinar is available to view on the Hub.<\/p>\n

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                UK Club & Regional Programme Action Officers Meeting\u00a0 31st January 2025<\/strong><\/div>\n
                with Federation Programme Director (Lindsay Green)<\/div>\n
                Our PA leader attended this on behalf of the Club and the Region.<\/div>\n
                It has been agreed that we will concentrate Soroptimist project work on meeting SIGBI’s charitable objectives and aligning these with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This will provide greater clarity to what we do and why we do it.<\/div>\n
                SIGBI will identify a few of the UN Days that they would like us to focus on.<\/div>\n
                Some of the new Advocacy and Programme Champions are now in place.<\/div>\n
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                Cervical Cancer Awareness Webinar help on 25th January 2025<\/strong><\/div>\n
                This is now available to view on the Hub.<\/div>\n
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                Compassionate Kenilworth Meeting held 23rd January 2025<\/strong><\/div>\n
                This was attended by Compassionate Kenilworth, SI Kenilworth and District, Kenilworth Lions Club, Kenilworth Rotary, Kenilworth Round Table, Men walking and Talking and Women’s Walking group. These groups werre invited to give an update on their activities in 2024 and plans for the future.<\/div>\n
                There was discussion about the proposal to set up a “Town Wide Volunteer Pool” to assist running large events in town.<\/div>\n
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                Sewing machines for the Kori Project<\/strong><\/div>\n
                The Kori Project has been supported by SIGBI. A request was made for more sewing machines and two were offered by a Club member. Club Executive have agreed to use charity funds to pay for servicing them ready for donation.<\/div>\n
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                Extracts from SIGBI website of SI Kenilworth and <\/strong>District Programme Action\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n
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                Plant Sale at Kenilworth Lions Grand Show<\/strong><\/div>\n
                The story of our project<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                What did your Club\/Region\/NA\/Network do?<\/td>\nWe ran a plant stall at the annual Grand Show in Kenilworth which is run by the Lions. The Show attracts thousands of visitors, especially if the sun shine.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Why did your Club\/Region\/NA\/Network choose this project? What issue did you tackle with this project? Was the club approached to help with the issue?<\/td>\nThis event provides us with a major fund raising opportunity during the summer. We also take the opportunity to provide members of the public with information about our organisation, the work we do with women and girls locally and also our advocacy work on VAWG.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                How did you carry out the project? Who was involved in the project? What did they do?<\/td>\nIn previous years plants for our stall were donated by a local Garden Nursery where one of our members worked, as these were not available this year club members set about providing our own. From spring onwards plants were grown from seeds and plugs in members’ gardens, greenhouses and window sills. All were transported to the Show on the Saturday morning and we discovered our pitch wasn’t large enough for the large number collected. After a wet morning the sun came out as did the visitors who liked and purchased our plants. We nearly sold out!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                What was the outcome of this project?<\/td>\nIn total \u00a31045.81 was raised by the Plant Sale. This will donated to the organisations working with women and girls locally who we support such as Refuge, Flourish, Women’s Centre, Food Bank etc. We also again raised the profile of Soroptimism in Kenilworth and demonstrated to the general public as well as local politicians who visited the stall our ongoing commitment to ending VAWG.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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                Ke<\/strong>nilworth Theatre Fundraiser for Baby Basics<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                The story of your project<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                What did your Club\/Region\/NA\/Network do?<\/td>\nOur local theatre in Kenilworth gave us the opportunity to takeover the 120 seated theatre for one night during their 6 day run of Bill Bryson’s ‘Notes from a Small Island. We paid them for the tickets and were then responsible for selling all of them. The ticket money plus raffle raised over \u00a31500 for a local charity ‘Baby Basics’ who provide a moses basket and essential items for new born babies to vulnerable families.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Why did your Club\/Region\/NA\/Network choose this project? What issue did you tackle with this project? Was the club approached to help with the issue?<\/td>\nWe became aware of the work of Baby Basics a local charity that provides a baby bank for vulnerable families. Following a talk by Baby Basics manager we became even more aware that the cost of living crisis has made it more difficult for some families to provide essential items for their new born babies and grants available are very limited, thus increasing the risk of very young children experiencing poverty.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                How did you carry out the project? Who was involved in the project? What did they do?<\/td>\nWe already have contacts with our local theatre and they happily gave us the opportunity to hold a charity night at the end of June. Club members sold tickets to friends, family and other groups and organisations in town. Social Media was used to publicise the event. Raffle prizes were sought from members, friends and businesses in town. These were themed to the geographical areas covered in the play such as Yorkshire, Scotland, South coast, France. Raffle tickets were sold on the night. Representatives from Baby Basics came along to talk to the audience during the break and to show the items that our fundraising would provide.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                What was the outcome of this project?<\/td>\nThe theatre was sold out on the night. We raised over \u00a31500 for the charity who would use it to buy items for 11 families. For each family these were Moses basket, stand and bedding pack, baby bouncy chair, baby activity gym, newborn sling\/baby carrier. We raised the awareness locally of the charity and the needs of new young families. We also demonstrated again the work that we do as Soroptimists to support women and their families in our local community.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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                Period Poverty Event in Kenilworth<\/strong><\/div>\n
                The story of your project<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                What did your Club\/Region\/NA\/Network do?<\/td>\nFor our Saturday of Service \/ Action (July 25) under the theme of poverty we decided to set up a Period Poverty project. The event was held on Saturday morning at a cafe, owned by one of our members in Kenilworth. Social Media was used to publicise the event and to invite the public, other women’s groups + friends and family of members to ‘drop in’ and either donate period products or to make a cash donation. The products have then been distributed to various local organisations such as Refuge, Women’s Centre, Community Centre and Schools. Also they filled a large suitcase to be taken to Ukraine for displaced women and girls.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                Why did your Club\/Region\/NA\/Network choose this project? What issue did you tackle with this project? Was the club approached to help with the issue?<\/td>\nWe were all aware of the existence of period poverty exacerbated by the current cost of living crisis. We undertook some research and were made even more aware of the hidden nature of period poverty. 14% women have missed work and 13% girls have missed school. In UK 1 in 10 women say they can’t afford period products.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                How did you carry out the project? Who was involved in the project? What did they do?<\/td>\nFarida very generously said that she would be happy to use her cafe as the venue and drop off point for our event. Our communications team devised a poster and used social media to advertise the event, give information about the issue and to invite anyone who wished to ‘drop in’ at the cafe on the Saturday morning to donate period products or to make a cash donation which we would then use to buy period products. Prior to the event we had contacted local organisations working with women and girls to find out their need for period products and to tell them about the event. Following the event members distributed the products to the various origanisaations.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                What was the outcome of this project?<\/td>\nWe were overwhelmed by the response from women locally and by lunch time we had two tables full of period products and \u00a3190 donated in cash. Even two of the local supermarkets got involved as a member of staff from a local health centre bravely went in, told them what we were doing and asked them to donate products for free. She came away with two full bags – we think a potential new member. Again through our social media work and holding the event in the center of town we publicised Soroptimism and demonstrated our aims and the work we do to support women and girls.<\/p>\n

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                \n

                Extract from PA Officer Report to Club AGM April 25.<\/strong><\/p>\n

                 <\/p>\n

                Fresh Thoughts Booklet (PRF 64410) \u2013 The information booklet for women fleeing domestic abuse had been produced by SI Poole & Purbeck in early 2024 and was made available to other clubs to adapt it for use in their area. We worked with our local Refuge team, Warwickshire County Council DA Commissioner & Warwickshire Police to change the content to suit Warwickshire. Our Warwickshire version both in Pdf format and printed was available for use from November 2024. It is being used throughout the county and we plan to have a launch event later this year.<\/p>\n

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                16 Days of Activism to Eliminate Violence Against Women & Girls (25th November to 10th December) (PRFs 65714 & 65717) \u2013 this was an important focus of our Programme Action work again this year. Our 16 Days were launched by an event at Milk & Mocha attended by members, local dignatories and representatives from other organisations. As well as the daily social media posts about VAWAG issues, we had an orange wreath at Kenilworth Castle, we decorated our Christmas Tree at St Nicholas in orange, we decorated the benches in Abbey Fields orange, on the 25th the public were asked to sign the White Ribbon pledge, we had a VAWAG information display in the library and decorated the railings outside orange, we collected orange food for Anawim Food Bank and we made up Christmas boxes of gifts bought with money raised at the town Christmas Tombola for the women at Anawim. It was a very busy 16 Days with many activities involving all members.<\/p>\n

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                Refuge \u2013 we have continued to support our local Refuge with money from our Refuge Well Being Fund being used in a variety of ways to support individual women and families both in the refuge, dispersed accommodation and when they are leaving. Members have also generously responded to specific requests for goods for women and children throughout the year.<\/p>\n

                Lend with Care \u2013 this project led by Gill S. and her team has continued during the year. Money is lent to women entrepreneurs around the world via Lend with Care most of which is from repaid loans.<\/p>\n

                International Women\u2019s Day 2025 \u2013 Purpling the Park – we celebrated IWD on March 8th again this year by decorating the benches in Abbey Fields in purple decorations with quotes from inspirational women.<\/p>\n

                \"\"<\/a>Also to celebrate IWD we organised and hosted a free event for women \u2018Your Menopause Matters\u2019. The speakers were Deborah Thomas a local physiotherapist and Dr Rebecca Jacques a local GP, both Deborah and Rebecca specialise in women\u2019s menopausal health. 46 local women attended the event.<\/p>\n

                \"\"<\/a>We also had the following PA speakers at our meetings :<\/p>\n

                Gordon Cowie from Friends of Sick Children in Malawi \u2013 who came to update us on work at the hospital in Malawi.<\/p>\n

                Kate Wilson from Medics to Medics \u2013 came to update us on her impressive and very dangerous work taking much needed medical supplies and aid to Ukraine.<\/p>\n

                Paul Street, Project Manager for \u2018Safe and Sound\u2019 at Colmore BID in Birmingham following our involvement in the \u2018Walk in Her Shoes\u2019 event came to talk to us about their work to make the Colmore area of Birmingham safer for women<\/p>\n

                Refuge \u2013 Mel Jones and Anne Derbyshire provided us with an annual update of Refuge work locally and how our Well Being Fund had been used.<\/p>\n

                Kate Steventon \u2013 came to tell us about the Family Learning Service where she works with families to encourage parents to read with their children.<\/p>\n

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                Small groups of members also took part in the following PA related events \u2013<\/p>\n

                \u2018Walk in Her Shoes\u2019 in Birmingham in June 2024.<\/p>\n

                \u2018Hope\u2019 \u2013 Celebrating Political Women in Coventry & Warwickshire at Warwick University in February 2025.<\/p>\n

                 <\/p>\n

                We have also continued our Advocacy work by \u2013<\/p>\n

                Police & Crime Commissioner Elections May 2025 \u2013 we contacted each of the 3 candidates explaining our commitment to the elimination of violence against women and girls and asking them for their plans to tackling VAWAG in Warwickshire.<\/p>\n

                Writing to our MP\u2019s in Kenilworth, Balsall Common, Coleshill and Leamington about matters as requested by SIGBI.<\/p>\n

                Signing petitions for example for Refuge, Women\u2019s Aid, Greenpeace, Plastic Count<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

                [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”7662,7663,7664″ img_size=”large” title=”Fosteon hall project”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Programme Action report for May 14<\/span><\/b>th\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Business Meeting<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                We had our first meeting on 13<\/span>th<\/span>\u00a0April 2026 which I believe was quite successful with many ideas shared and discussed.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                Social Media Campaign<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u2013 about women\u2019s safety.\u00a0\u00a0See below for further information.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                Safety Walk<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u2013 Fiona attended a walk which was organised by Warwickshire Community Support Police. Aim is raising awareness of VAWG. There have been a few in the area and more to come. Women can raise issues such as areas where they feel unsafe, and action might be taken\u00a0eg.\u00a0looking at lighting around bridges over the railway line in Kenilworth. Fiona met Angie Gavin from the DEI hub, who brought personal alarms along to give out. Organisers willing to do a walk for club during the 16 Days and come to a meeting to talk to us.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                Foston Hall Event<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u2013 Donna (who is on Employer Advisory Board of Foston Hall Prison) outlined an event\u00a0on\u00a0 15<\/span>th<\/span>\u00a0July .\u00a0 A Chef will put on a fine dining experience, with women from Foston helping in the kitchen and with service, for employers\/partners who may be able to help the women. 30-40 guests expected.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                PA would like to suggest Club supply 40 (if possible) place settings as they currently only have plastic plates and cutlery in prison.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                To include dinner plate, side plate, knife, fork, spoon, and a glass, they would not have to match.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                Club would donate as many as possible and then it was suggested that some could be\u00a0purchased\u00a0from the Lions as we have so many contacts there!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                Other ideas for the evening \u2013 name cards with our logo for guests and thank you gift for the ladies e.g. sweets and a message from Club.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                SIGBI Day of Action<\/span><\/b>\u00a0is 11<\/span>th<\/span>\u00a0July 2026 it was suggested that the place settings outlined above could be our project.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                Other Programme Action information<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                SIGBI Programme Webinar<\/span><\/b>\u00a0was on Saturday 18<\/span>th<\/span>\u00a0April. The presentations from the\u00a0webinar\u00a0are all now available on the Hub (Library \/ Programme \/ Programme Webinars \/ 18<\/span>th<\/span>\u00a0April 2026)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                1. None in Three<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u2013 Adele Jones, Professor Emeritus Huddersfield University.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                  1. Fresh Thoughts Booklet Update<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u2013 SI Salisbury\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                    1. \u2018<\/span>From Fear to Freedom\u2019 Booklet<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u2013 SI South Wales<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                      Unlike the Fresh Thoughts Booklet this domestic abuse information booklet is designed to be given out to women directly. It was produced by south Wales clubs in partnership with Welsh Women\u2019s Aid and others and is available on the Welsh Women\u2019s Aid website under \u2018Survivor Engagement Resources\u2019.\u00a0The group have also produced flyers and cards to\u00a0accompany\u00a0the booklet.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                      1. Northern Ireland Domestic Abuse Project<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u2013 Maureen Maguire<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                        The project was started by SI Portadown and then involved other local clubs. Following\u00a0a number of\u00a0local femicides\u00a0as a result of\u00a0DA the aim of the project was to survey public awareness of DA, how to respond, services etc. They undertook face to face questionnaires with the\u00a0general public\u00a0(over 1000 in total). The findings, some of which were\u00a0very concerning\u00a0formed the basis of a report which was published in November 2025. It has been shared at Stormont and Westminster with the aim of trying to bring about some changes. The project PRF is available on the Hub\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                        The SIGBI Women\u2019s Safety Group are currently discussing the project with Maureen with the possibility of suggesting to SIGBI that the survey is rolled out UP wide.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                        1. Women\u2019s Safety Group Social Media Campaign<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                          The campaign is due to start in May 2026 for 12 months and each month has a focus on a specific women\u2019s safety issue \/ organisation. The attached document summarises the campaign and gives an overview of each month\u2019s issue. All the materials for clubs to use are available on the Hub and can be found via Library\/ Resources & Materials \/ Live Campaigns \/ Women\u2019s Safety \/ Women\u2019s Safety Social Media Campaign. Clubs are asked to post on 10<\/span>th<\/span>\u00a0of each\u00a0month\u00a0but this can be treated very flexibly as it suits clubs.\u00a0Also\u00a0materials and information can be used in other ways as clubs wish e.g. meetings \/ events etc. and not just on social media.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                          1. SI Northern England \u2013 Women\u2019s Safety on Public Transport<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                            Northern England region\u00a0are\u00a0working with the Bus Company based in\u00a0north east\u00a0England who asked SIGBI to advise on the content of their staff training programme on women\u2019s safety. Shirley Hallam has produced a video (available on the Hub with the rest of the presentations of the\u00a0webinar) it explains what is happening in the NE\u00a0and also\u00a0the bus company explain their training programme. The Women\u2019s Safety group are helping Shirley with this project. It may be one that could be taken forward by other regions working with their local bus companies. More information will be available in the future as things develop.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                            SIGBI Programme Webinar \u2013 Wednesday 20<\/span><\/b>th<\/span><\/b>\u00a0May \u2013 \u2018From Idea to\u00a0Impact :\u00a0Creating, Delivering and Reporting successful Projects\u2019<\/span><\/b>\u00a0(book via events section on the Hub) Open to all members<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                            SIGBI Best Practice Awards<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u2013 the competition will again take place during the Conference in Cardiff. Details will soon be available on the Hub.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                            Cervical Cancer Campaign<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u2013 is still ongoing. Materials and resources are available on the Hub. Dates that clubs may want to be aware of to use to focus on the campaign\u00a0are :\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                            10 \u2013 14 May National Women\u2019s Health Week<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                            15 \u2013 21 June Cervical Screening Awareness Week<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                            11<\/span>th<\/span>\u00a0September Stand up to Cancer Day<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                            17<\/span>th<\/span>\u00a0November WHO Cervical Cancer Elimination Day<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                            \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                            MAR Programme Action<\/span><\/b>\u00a0\u2013 at the\u00a0<\/span>Regional Meeting on Saturday 26<\/span><\/b>th<\/span><\/b>\u00a0September after the AGM there will be a Programme Action event\u00a0<\/span><\/b>in which all clubs in the region are invited to take part. It was agreed that this year it\u00a0won\u2019t\u00a0be a competition but an opportunity for clubs to share a project with each other.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                            Finally\u00a0we did also discuss\u00a0<\/span>Distraction Packs<\/span><\/b>\u00a0with the idea that these could be made to share with women in prison across Foston and Drake Hall.\u00a0\u00a0They could also be shared with the refuge and other women\u2019s organisations.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                            Distraction Packs might\u00a0contain\u00a0adult colouring book, embroidered hearts, messages of affirmation, puzzles etc.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                            Donna Lewis \u2013 Programme Action Officer 4<\/span>th<\/span>\u00a0May 2026<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                            The is no news to report from the membership side of things. No upcoming new members and no other change. I expect Sue Goldsmith or Trish will provide an update on Georgie.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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                    The team who produced the Fresh Thoughts Booklet in SI Poole & Purbeck have now joined SI Salisbury who have taken over the project. 12 clubs have produced their local booklets and 6 more are upcoming. Locally we now have a Warwickshire version and a Solihull version.\u00a0Anawim\u00a0(Birmingham Women\u2019s Centre) via Donna are planning to produce a Birmingham version. The website is now available (<\/span>www.freshthoughts.org.uk<\/span><\/a>) In addition to the public facing information pages there is a club portal where all the booklets are stored. Access is via a password obtained from fresh thoughts. Updates will also be available via the portal. Version 3 of the booklet which includes all recent legal updates is on its way.\u00a0Also\u00a0the group are producing an \u2018Easy to Read\u2019 version designed for those working with women whose first language\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0English or those with\u00a0additional\u00a0needs. It has been\u00a0identified\u00a0that this is preferred to\u00a0numerous\u00a0versions in different languages.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                  The background to the None in Three Project and details of 6 of the interactive video games produced for young people based on the None in Three research were shared. We are familiar with the Danielle game based in the UK from Gill Kirkman\u2019s presentations to the Safeguarding forum, at Conference and at our December Regional Meeting. The other 5 games are based in the Caribbean (Barbardos\/Grenada\/St Lucia), India, Brazil, Uganda, Jamaica.\u00a0\u00a0All the games are culturally relevant to the country in which they are based. All the games are free to download from the None in Three website (<\/span>www.noneinthree.org<\/span><\/a>) Each game is supported by free information & guidance for facilitators. Material for the development of policy formulation is also available.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      The team who produced the Fresh Thoughts Booklet in SI Poole & Purbeck have now joined SI Salisbury who have taken over the project. 12 clubs have produced their local booklets and 6 more are upcoming. Locally we now have a Warwickshire version and a Solihull version.\u00a0Anawim\u00a0(Birmingham Women\u2019s Centre) via Donna are planning to produce a Birmingham version. The website is now available (<\/span>www.freshthoughts.org.uk<\/span><\/a>) In addition to the public facing information pages there is a club portal where all the booklets are stored. Access is via a password obtained from fresh thoughts. Updates will also be available via the portal. Version 3 of the booklet which includes all recent legal updates is on its way.\u00a0Also\u00a0the group are producing an \u2018Easy to Read\u2019 version designed for those working with women whose first language\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0English or those with\u00a0additional\u00a0needs. It has been\u00a0identified\u00a0that this is preferred to\u00a0numerous\u00a0versions in different languages.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n