About us

A safe, compassionate home for women, children and families

Zwelitsha Women and Children Support Centre was established to make caring, confidential support easy to reach for people facing difficult circumstances.

A counsellor listening to a woman at a warm sunlit table

Who we are

We are a community-based centre serving women, children and families through protection, practical assistance, guidance and community programmes. Our team includes support workers, referral partners and trained volunteers.

Our Mission

To provide confidential, compassionate and practical support that protects women and children, strengthens families and creates safer communities.

Our Vision

A community where every woman and child can live with dignity, safety, opportunity and hope.

Our values

Dignity
Confidentiality
Compassion
Accountability
Equality
Child Protection
Respect
Community
Integrity

Our story

The centre was established in response to a growing community need for accessible, confidential support for vulnerable women and children. What began as a small volunteer-led response has grown into a coordinated centre offering crisis intervention, empowerment programmes, referrals and community outreach across the district.

We work in close partnership with social workers, health services, schools, faith groups, legal partners and government departments to make sure that anyone who reaches out is met with warmth and connected to appropriate help.

Governance

Placeholder profiles below — real board and management information will be added once approved.

Board Chairperson

Ms N. Placeholder

Centre Manager

Ms S. Placeholder

Programme Lead

Mr T. Placeholder

Social Support Lead

Ms P. Placeholder

Volunteer Coordinator

Ms L. Placeholder

Finance Trustee

Mr K. Placeholder

Transparency

Documents will be made available for download once formally approved.

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  • Child safeguarding policyPlaceholder
  • Privacy policyPlaceholder
  • Donation policyPlaceholder
  • Volunteer code of conductPlaceholder