My Sisters' House CIO

20/10/2026

Your Community Cares

Calling all practised and budding knitters, crocheters and crafters from across the county!

We need you to help - Your Community Cares to create white woollen hearts over the next couple of weeks - these will be handed out by community rail volunteers this November as a simple reminder to rail passengers and staff that their community cares about them.

The hearts you make can be any stitch, style or design but should be between 4cm and 10cm in size, they can be flat or stuffed, embellished or plain, the only requirement is that they are made using white wool, felt or fabric.

Whether you craft on your own, as a half term project with the kids or as part of an interest group, we would love you to get involved in this community project.

To help you get started, we have included a selection of knitting, crochet and felt patterns, there are plenty of helpful videos online to get you started too.

Completed hearts can be dropped off at any West Sussex library between now and 31 October.

Happy crafting!

19/10/2026

Join our Board of Trustees!

At My Sisters’ House Women’s Centre, we create real, lasting change for women in our community – and our trustees are at the heart of it all.

We’re looking for passionate women to join our Board and help drive meaningful change. If you have experience in HR, Legal, Fundraising or Communications & Marketing, we’d love to hear from you!

Quarterly board meetings (daytime)
Committee meetings every 8 weeks (daytime, max 2 hrs)
Make a real impact in women’s lives

This is a voluntary role, but the rewards are immeasurable. If you share our vision for a world where women live courageously, free from abuse and fear, let’s talk.

Contact Avril Robinson at [email protected] or call 01243 697800
Head to our website for more details: https://www.mysistershouse.info/careers

17/10/2026

New article in SussexWorld!

This brand new article spotlights the return of the Bognor Prom Running Festival on Sunday 16 May 2027 and celebrates My Sisters’ House Women’s Centre as the official charity partner of the event.

Read the article, featuring a quote from our CEO Avril Robinson, and find out how every step can help make a difference for local women and children.

🔗 Read more: https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/sport/football/new-race-added-to-bognor-prom-10k-day-9288642

16/10/2026

Come and say hello at Arundel Farmers Market!

We’re delighted to share that will have an awareness stand at Arundel Farmers Market tomorrow, Saturday 17th October.

As you explore the market’s wonderful autumn produce, local food and gifts made by independent makers, why not stop by and meet our team?

We’ll be there to share more about the support we offer to women across Chichester and Arun districts and help more people discover the difference our service makes.

Whether you’d like to find out more about our work, enjoy our lucky dip or simply stop for a friendly chat, we’d love to see you!

Saturday 17th October
Arundel Farmers Market
High Street & Quayside: 9am–1pm

We look forward to seeing you there.

16/10/2026

World Food
This , we want women in our community to know that support is available, and you don’t have to face things alone.

At My Sisters’ House Women’s Centre, we provide free, compassionate and non-judgemental support to women across Arun and Chichester, including practical help when money is tight and accessing everyday essentials becomes difficult.

We can help you to:

Access foodbank vouchers.

Arrange referrals to our partner organisations including for children's clothing and for drop-in food collections.

Access free toiletries, sexual health kits and period products from our Bognor Regis or Chichester offices.

We understand that life can be challenging, and asking for help isn’t always easy. Our friendly team is here to listen, offer support and help you explore the options available to you, without judgement.

Find out more: https://www.mysistershouse.info/

15/10/2026

We’re delighted to announce that My Sisters' House Women's Centre has been selected as the official charity partner of the 2027 Bognor Prom Running Festival!.

This exciting event will help us raise both vital funds and awareness, enabling us to continue supporting women across the Arun and Chichester Districts. It will help ensure that women, young women and children facing abuse in our community continue to have somewhere safe to turn.

We are incredibly honoured to have this opportunity to reach new audiences, raise awareness that domestic abuse affects every community, and provide additional support to runners who wish to raise individual sponsorship for us.
We’re excited to be working alongside the organisers, Bognor Regis Tone Zone Runners and the Rotary Club of Bognor Hotham, and have some exciting announcements still to come. Keep an eye out for updates.

Head to our blog to learn more:

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13/10/2026

Some conversations are incredibly difficult to start, especially when they touch on loss, grief and experiences that are often kept private.

During Baby Loss Awareness Week, we stand with everyone affected by the loss of a baby and recognise the importance of creating safe, compassionate spaces where people feel able to talk, be heard, and seek support without judgement.

Thank you to Pregnancy Options for helping to break the silence around baby loss and for supporting people through some of life's most challenging conversations. 💙🩷

This week is Baby Loss Awareness Week.

For the next seven days, we’re making space to remember the babies who passed before, during, or shortly after birth, and to stand with everyone who has carried that loss.

If this is your story, you don’t have to carry it alone. We’ll be sharing space to reflect, support, and remember throughout the week, including the Wave of Light on 15th of October, when we light candles at 7pm to remember together.

If you need someone to talk to, we’re here. No judgement or pressure ever. 💙🩷

13/10/2026

Thank you! We reached our target for this year's Big Give Women & Girls Match Fund campaign! 🎉

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our supporters, we raised over £5,000, unlocking the full amount of matched funding through Big Give.

Every donation will help more women across Arun and Chichester access the specialist support they need to rebuild their lives after domestic abuse.

A special thank you to and for their generous support and helping us reach our goal.

12/10/2026

LIVE BOLDLY

Every woman should be able to live boldly — safely, equally and authentically.
For women experiencing domestic abuse or other challenges, finding a way forward can feel overwhelming.

My Sisters’ House provides a safe, women-only space where women can access specialist support, build confidence and work towards a safer, healthier future.
This week, you can help us make an even bigger difference.

Every donation made through BigGive.org is doubled while match funding lasts.
Donate today and help a local woman move towards a future where she can live boldly.

https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000F7L7AYAV

BigGive.org
6–13 October

12/10/2026

There’s still time to double your difference. We are so close to our target - less than £1,000 to raise to reach our full matched target of £5,000.

https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS00000F7L7AYAV

The Big Give Women & Girls Match Fund ends at noon on 13 October, and donations to My Sisters’ House through BigGive.org will be doubled while match funding lasts.

Your donation could help a local woman access the support she needs to move towards greater safety, wellbeing, confidence and independence.
Don’t miss the chance to make your donation go twice as far.

Ends noon 13 October