Kairos Women Working Together

29/10/2026

🎃 Halloween magic at Kairos! 👻🧡

Have you got your Halloween decorations up yet? We certainly have! The office has been getting a spooky makeover this week, and our Blossoms session had a Halloween twist too.

Blossoms have been busy pumpkin carving, with women, staff and volunteers all getting stuck in. One woman told us she found carving her pumpkin really therapeutic, and one woman carved three, taking a fourth with her to do at home! 🎃

One of our volunteers has also been getting creative with some Halloween-themed bump painting. She set up the room with beautiful lighting to create a calming atmosphere, making it extra special for the mum-to-be.

The mum-to-be told us how much she’d been looking forward to coming in this week to have some time for herself. The bump painting gave her that chance to slow down, relax and enjoy a moment just for her. She told us it felt like a spa day and that she feels like herself again 💚

Here’s to a little Halloween magic, time together and plenty of pumpkin fun! 🕷️🦇

27/10/2026

27/10/2026

💚 Working together to tackle modern slavery 💚

Last week, Emma, our Service and Innovation Lead, attended the Modern Slavery Conference alongside other professionals in Coventry.

It was an opportunity to share best practice, learn from others and build connections with people working to tackle modern slavery and support those affected.

At Kairos, we know that sexual exploitation is complex and often misunderstood. Women’s experiences are not always recognised, and stigma can make it even harder for women to access the support they need.

That’s why working together matters. By sharing knowledge, challenging misconceptions and taking a compassionate, trauma-informed approach, we can help ensure women are met with the dignity, respect and support they deserve.

26/10/2026

🦙 A day out with the alpacas! 🦙

Our young women’s group recently visited Faerie Tale Alpacas for a day with the alpacas and Shetland ponies, and everyone had a brilliant time!

During a focus group, the young women told us they wanted to do something outdoors with animals, as these are spaces they enjoy and feel safe in. So, we listened and made it happen!

They spent time learning about the animals, walking them and helping to feed them. It was a lovely opportunity to get outdoors, enjoy nature and do something a little different together.

What makes this group special is that the young women have a real say in what they do. Their ideas shape the activities and experiences they take part in. It’s about listening to what matters to them, giving them choices and creating opportunities to try new things.

Days like this also give our staff and young women the chance to get to know each other in a different way. One of our staff members shared how being out together in a relaxed environment opened up her relationships with the young women, creating more opportunities to chat and connect.

And it’s already opening up new possibilities, with one of the young women now looking into volunteering at the farm! 🥰

Days like this are about more than just a day out. They’re about building trust, spending time in spaces where the young women feel comfortable, connecting with their community and discovering new opportunities.

A big thank you to Faeries Farm for having us! 🦙🐴

23/10/2026

💚 Women’s voices at the heart of Own My Life 💚

Today, we welcomed professionals to Kairos for a taster session to learn more about Own My Life, our 12-week transformative course supporting women who have experienced abuse to regain ownership and control of their lives.

A really important part of the session was hearing directly from two women who have completed the course themselves. They shared their experiences of Own My Life, with one woman sharing her journey with the group.

There is something incredibly powerful about hearing from women who have experienced the course first-hand. Their voices bring the learning to life and help professionals understand the difference it can make.

We were delighted that every professional who attended left feeling confident about referring women to Own My Life.

Here’s what they had to say:

💬 “It has been really helpful, I really enjoyed the collaborative learning with women who have worked with Kairos.”

💬 “Really useful and powerful to see the course material in action.”

💬 “It's an effective, safe and trauma-aware course.”

💬 “Excellent all round!”

Thank you to everyone who joined us today, and especially to the two women who shared their experiences. Your voices and insights are invaluable.

At Kairos, we know that women deserve more than support to survive abuse. They deserve the opportunity to rebuild their lives, reconnect with themselves and recognise their own strength. That's what Own My Life is all about. 💜

22/10/2026

🍁 Meet The Warrior in her autumn colours! 🍁

Have you spotted The Warrior in our window by the main office door? 💚

The Warrior is our mannequin who represents the women we support at Kairos. As the seasons change, so does her wardrobe, and we love giving her a new look throughout the year.

This autumn, she’s looking wonderful in an outfit handmade with care by one of our brilliant volunteers.

A little seasonal touch, a lot of creativity, and another lovely example of the skills and kindness our volunteers bring to Kairos.

Thank you to our wonderful volunteer for making The Warrior look so fabulous! 🍁

20/10/2026

🌱 Growing together at Kairos 🌸

Our garden is becoming a space where women can share their skills, discover new interests and feel a sense of belonging. 💚

One of the women who comes to our Hub has been spending more time in the garden recently, and this week she came in to collect seeds from our snapdragons. She has a real wealth of knowledge about plants and gardening, and we’ve been so impressed by her skills.

We’re looking at ways she can become more involved in the garden in the future, we love her ideas and contributions. 🌼

We were also able to provide her with some small gardening tools and a mini greenhouse so she can continue growing things in her own garden space, too.

It’s a lovely reminder that the women who come through our doors have so much to offer. Sometimes, creating the right space and opportunity allows those skills to flourish. 🌱

14/10/2026

💚 A few words that made us smile.

Last week, one of the women we support, received one of our mental health and wellbeing bags. Afterwards, she left us this lovely message on our whiteboard.

Each bag includes practical, sensory and comforting items such as colouring materials, fidget toys, essential oils and grounding resources. They give women something to turn to when feeling overwhelmed, anxious, isolated or upset.

We’re so pleased to hear that this woman found hers useful. And we love that she took the time to share her thoughts with us. 🥰

Thank you for this lovely reminder of why the little things matter. 💚

13/10/2026

💚 £6,596 RAISED FOR KAIROS! 💚

What a fantastic result! 🎉 We’re still smiling after our Bingo, Raffle & Tombola fundraiser on Sunday, and we’re so pleased to share that we’ve raised £3,298 for Kairos, which becomes £6,596 thanks to The Big Give’s match funding! 🥳

Through the Women and Girls Match Fund, every £1 donated to Kairos during the campaign was doubled, up to our £3,700 match funding target. That means our £3,298 raised has been matched pound for pound, taking the total to an incredible £6,596!

A huge thank you to everyone who came along, bought raffle tickets, played bingo, donated prizes, supported our tombola or made a donation. Every single contribution has helped us raise vital funds.

We need to give a VERY big and special thank you to our wonderful fundraising volunteer, Tracey. Tracey put so much time, energy and hard work into organising the event, bringing everything together and making it such a success. We’re incredibly grateful for everything she has done. Also, a special mention to Tracey's sister, husband, and son for all their help and support! 💚

And finally, thank you to everyone who believes in what Kairos does and continues to stand alongside the women we support. Your support really does make a difference.

13/10/2026

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