Community Consultation Events at Inspiring Women Network
Shaping Our Future Together
Imagine a place where women feel connected, valued, and empowered to thrive. A vibrant community where every woman is able to fulfil her unique potential. She feels surrounded by support, inspiration, and a sense of belonging. It is a place where equality, justice, and inclusion are not just ideals but a lived reality—where women and their families, regardless of ethnicity or background, are uplifted and celebrated.
Sounds beautiful, right? At IWN, this is the future we’re working towards in Cornwall. If you share our dream, we would like to invite you to help us make that vision a reality.
Gather, Share, Transform.
Our “Gather, Share, Transform” series of community-led consultation events, focus groups and forums, will provide a collaborative, interactive and inclusive space in which we come together to connect, share experiences, explore new ideas, and shape the future of IWN. Your voice matters to us, and this is your chance to help us build inclusive, supportive services that reflect your needs.
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Gather: A chance to connect with like-minded women, share delicious food, and feel part of something special.
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Share: Take part in engaging, interactive group discussions where your experiences, ideas and unique perspectives matter. We will explore the challenges and opportunities of living in Cornwall, and listen to your ideas for improving the work we do at IWN.
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Transform: As a community, we will map out our priorities and dream big together to co-create programs and initiatives that inspire and empower.
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Let’s Gather, Share, and Transform together to create a stronger, more inclusive IWN!
Women of Colour Focus Group May Event Details
Too often, services are designed without speaking to the people they aim to serve. At IWN, we’re committed to doing things differently. Building on the success of our New Year consultation events, we would now like to focus on voices from the Black, Asian and Mixed Heritage community, or women visible by colour. We want to ensure that all communities are represented in the design, delivery and participation of the programmes we run at IWN. This event will create a safe space run by and for women of colour to share their views. Your insight will help us develop more effective, inclusive, and empowering initiatives across Cornwall.
What can I expect?
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A relaxed and respectful space to talk about the issues that matter to you
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Connection and networking with other women of colour
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Group discussion and co-creation of ideas to help shape IWN’s future programmes
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Light refreshments, food, and a small token of appreciation for your time
Who should attend?
This session is specifically for women who are visible by colour — that means those who identify as Black, Asian, Brown or mixed heritage backgrounds. While we are working closely with the NHS EDI team and Exeter School of Medicine to hold this special event at the Knowledge Spa - making it of particular interest to medical students and NHS staff - all women of colour are warmly welcome. Whether you’re a doctor, student, healthcare worker, creative, parent, retired or professional — your perspective is valued.
Where?
Given that a large number of women from the community are studying and working with the NHS, we will hold the first of these sessions at The Knowledge Spa at the School of Medicine in Truro. This welcoming venue is centrally located and wheelchair accesible.
When?
Wednesday 14th May, 2-5pm. If you are unable to attend but keen to join the conversation, please get in touch to find out about future sessions or for a 1-1 consultation.
Sign me up!
We can’t wait to meet you. Spots are limited – so click your preferred date below to sign HERE and book your tickets.
Can’t make it for some reason?
Let us know why, and we’ll do our best to support you in attending, running another event online or by ensuring your views are captured in another way, such as via a one-to-one consultation.
More information:
community@inspiringwomennetwork.co.uk
Please help spread the word! Tell a friend and share with your community. You can download the event flyer here:
January Consultation Event Details
Who should attend?
We’d love to hear from all women in Cornwall! Whether you’re a regular at IWN or just discovering us, your voice matters. To truly reflect our inclusive community, we’re especially keen to hear from women of diverse ethnicities, ages, abilities, and experiences.
📍Where?
We will hold these sessions at Malpas Road Community Centre, Polruan Rd, Truro TR1 1QR. This welcoming venue is centrally located and wheelchair accesible.
📅 When?
You choose! We’ve scheduled two sessions—on a Thursday and a Saturday—so there’s a time that works for everyone.
✏️ Sign me up!
Spots are limited – so click your preferred date below to sign up and book your tickets:
📅 Saturday 18 January 2025, 09:30 – 13:30
📅 Thursday 23 January 2025, 09:30 – 13:30
Can’t make it for some reason? Let us know why, and we’ll do our best to support you in attending or ensure your views are captured in another way.
📧 Need more information? Find out more by emailing: community@inspiringwomennetwork.co.uk
Please help spread the word! Tell a friend and share with your community. You can download the event flyer here:
