Womenion · London, United Kingdom

Empowering women through support, advocacy and community.

Womenion is a London-based charity that supports individuals affected by domestic violence through awareness, advocacy, and practical assistance. Led by women, the organisation empowers survivors to rebuild their lives and achieve safety, independence, and freedom from abuse.

Womenion
This is where our journey begins.

Welcome

This is where our journey begins.

Womenion supports women with practical help, advocacy and community activities, and walks with them as they rebuild confidence and independence.

We are glad you are here. This is a place for women to be heard, to find support, and to take the next step towards independence.

Our story

Our objectives

What we work on

Six commitments that shape every programme, partnership and campaign.

What we do →
  1. Domestic abuse

    Support for women experiencing violence, including advice, advocacy and referral to legal help.

  2. Widowhood

    Support for widows facing economic insecurity, discrimination and harmful traditional practices.

  3. Mental health

    Information, peer support and guidance on talking to a healthcare provider.

  4. Eliminating gender-based discrimination

    Working to end discrimination based on sex, in law, in work and in daily life.

  5. Human rights advocacy

    Seeking justice for victims, and encouraging governments to respect their own human rights legislation.

  6. Research on equality and diversity

    Conducting and commissioning research, and publishing the results publicly.

Activities

Our community activities

Drop-in sessions · Barking · Open to women in the community

All activities →
  1. CV and employment support

  2. Women's Club

  3. Crocheting, painting and other creative activities

    A woman holding a canvas of two pink roses painted at a Womenion session
  4. Karaoke

    Women singing together at a Womenion karaoke session
  5. Fitness and dance

    Women taking part in a Womenion fitness and dance session
  6. Podcast activities and discussions

A Womenion football session in a community hall

Womenion Football

Recruiting

Currently recruiting players and temporarily suspended while player numbers are rebuilt.

Women and children gathered around food at a Womenion community session

Coffee and Conversation

Sponsored by The National Lottery Community Fund at MAKE IT Barking.

Fruit, vegetables and store-cupboard food collected for Womenion community food support

Food Collection & Community Food Support

Womenion works with local retailers and organisations to redistribute surplus food to women and families experiencing hardship.

“Thanks to Womenion, I was able to overcome personal and professional obstacles that seemed insurmountable to me. Their support is invaluable.”

Hariette

28 September 2026

Barking Library

Day one of Domestic Violence Awareness Week. Womenion’s stall at Barking Library. Know it. Name it. Stop it.

Barking Library
  • A woman holding a Womenion tote at the Barking Library stall, 28 September 2026

    28 September, Barking Library

  • The Womenion awareness stall on the floor of Barking Library, 28 September 2026

    28 September, Barking Library

  • Womenion bags, a hoodie and a mug on the Barking Library stall, 28 September 2026

    28 September, Barking Library

29 September 2026

Barking Market

Day two of Domestic Violence Awareness Week. The campaign banner on the high street in Barking.

Barking Market
  • A closer view of the Womenion awareness banner on a Barking high street, 29 September 2026

    29 September, Barking high street

30 September 2026

Barking station

Day three of Domestic Violence Awareness Week. Leaflets and the campaign banner at Barking station.

Barking station
  • Two women reading a Womenion leaflet inside Barking station, 30 September 2026

    30 September, Barking station

  • The Womenion awareness banner outside Barking station, 30 September 2026

    30 September, Barking station

3 October 2026

Conference

The last day of Domestic Violence Awareness Week. Womenion’s conference.

Conference
  • The full group on stage at Womenion’s Domestic Violence Awareness Week conference, 3 October 2026

    3 October, conference

  • A panel discussion at Womenion’s Domestic Violence Awareness Week conference, 3 October 2026

    3 October, conference

  • A woman beside the Womenion awareness banner at the conference, 3 October 2026

    3 October, conference

Working together

Our Partners & Supporters

Funders, community partners and food collection supporters standing with Womenion.

Partner with us →
  • Essex FA

    Community partner

    Womenion works with Essex FA.

  • Neighbourly

    Food collection supporter

    Womenion has a food collection arrangement through Neighbourly, supporting women, children and families.

  • Lidl — Ilford

    Food collection supporter

    Surplus food collected in partnership with Lidl Ilford through Neighbourly.

  • Lidl — Beckton

    Food collection supporter

    Surplus food collected in partnership with Lidl Beckton through Neighbourly.

Join us in supporting women

Together, we can make a difference. Donate today to help women in need.