About Us
Bristol Women’s Voice is a powerful voice for women making women’s equality in Bristol a reality.
Who we are
BWV is run by Bristol Women, for Bristol women.
The overall direction and strategy of BWV is decided by the members, and overseen by a Board of Trustees.
Our Director runs things day to day.
We are lucky to be supported by a team of talented volunteers and associates.
What we do
BWV works to empower women in local communities. We work to ensure the voices of women and girls in Bristol are heard by decision makers so that actions are taken which make a real difference to women’s lives. We promote and publicise campaigns and events that advance the equality of women. Our organisation informs women about services that provide support and advice. We help women set up their own support networks and we celebrate women’s success.
In 2020/21 our work is focussed on:
- Fighting women’s health inequalities
- Challenging maternity discrimination
- Supporting women into employment and education through volunteering
- Supporting women to access key information and services
- Understanding the barriers to women achieving their aspirations, and making key recommendations for change both nationally and locally
- Working in partnership across the city to reduce inequality for women
Our Annual Reports
What we do
- Support Bristol Women’s Commission and work with decision makers to ensure actions are taken which make a real difference to women’s lives
- Promote and publicise campaigns and events that advance the equality of women.
- Inform women about organisations that provide support and advice and help women set up their own support networks.
- Create partnership relationships that will progress the elimination of the systemic discriminations women face.
How we do it
- BWV has been set up with support from Bristol City Council but is independent of the council.
- BWV is managed by Bristol women for Bristol women.
- BWV operates as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO, Registered Number 1170110) managed by Bristol women chosen by Bristol women for Bristol women.
- Our main source of funding comes from Bristol City Council and Public Health.
