About us
## Welcome to Women Empowered MCR
Supporting Women in Manchester and Beyond
Women Empowered MCR is a welcoming community where women come together to connect, grow, and thrive.
We believe no woman should face loneliness, self-doubt, or fear alone. Through supportive events and safe spaces, we help women build confidence, strengthen self-esteem, learn new skills, and create meaningful connections.
Most successful women have overcome challenges โ and many have been supported by other empowered women along the way. Our mission is simple: women supporting women.
While most events are for women, we also host occasional mixed-gender events and welcome Empowering Men to participate in those spaces.
We are more than a Meetup group โ we are a regulated nonprofit run entirely by unpaid volunteers who are passionate about uplifting women.
Learn more about us, get involved, or support our work at:
www.womenempoweredmcr.org
Join us and be part of a community where women move from surviving to thriving.
Featured event

11-Week Course: Overcome Negative Thinking & Build Self-Esteem (Online) ๐ช๐ผ๐ธ
Our 11-Week Self-Esteem Course for Women has helped many women challenge negative thinking, build confidence, and improve their overall wellbeing. We are committed to making this opportunity accessible, regardless of financial circumstances.
About the Programme
This is a structured 11-week self-esteem course designed to support positive and lasting change. The programme is informed by research, practical tools, and the lived experiences of women who have completed it.
The course is led by Dawn O'Meally, who has over 22 yearsโ experience delivering self-esteem and personal development programmes for women.
The course is delivered by Women Empowered MCR, a community dedicated to supporting women to grow in confidence, self-worth, and emotional wellbeing.
Course Details
- Duration: 11 weeks beginning 13 September (subject to emergencies)
- Sessions: Weekly on Sundays at 7:00pm
- Session length: 1.5 hours (may run slightly longer depending on group engagement)
- Format: Group-based online sessions
- Homework: Around 15 minutes per day, plus short weekly assessments
Ongoing Support After the Course
- Graduation ceremony
- Continued peer support via a WhatsApp group
- Optional follow-up meetings to support continued growth
Cost and Funded Places
- Funded (free) places are available for women who are unable to pay
- A short financial assistance form is required as part of registration
- Standard cost (if self-funding):
- ยฃ150 for the full course (non-refundable, payable in advance)
- Equivalent to approximately ยฃ13.64 per session
How to Register
- Complete the consent form
- Complete the three short assessments listed in the consent form
- Your registration will then be reviewed and confirmed
Participants will be added to a WhatsApp group during the registration process.
Important Information
- This course is for women only
- This is not therapy or medical treatment
- The programme is educational and empowerment-focused
- If you are experiencing significant mental health difficulties, we recommend speaking with your GP or a qualified healthcare professional
Learn More
Further information, participant feedback, testimonials, and videos can be found on our website and testimonials page.
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If you have been considering working on your confidence and self-esteem but cost has been a barrier, this funded opportunity may be the right step for you.
Places are limited, and interest is expected to be high. Early registration is recommended.
Upcoming events
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๐Exclusive Radiant Event: Radiant Members' Monthly Social (Online)๐
ยทOnlineOnlineBe part of a special evening at our Radiant Members' Monthly Social and Womenโs Empowerment Mixer, conducted entirely online! This event is exclusively for our Radiant Members, bringing together professional women, entrepreneurs, and business owners who are eager to connect, share, and inspire each other from the comfort of home.
At our online social, this mixer is a perfect space for you to network, collaborate, and find support from like-minded women on similar journeys. Whether youโre looking for mentorship, partnership opportunities, or simply an enriching community, this online gathering has something unique to offer you each month.
Hereโs What Awaits You:
- Dynamic Discussions & New Connections: Meet driven women who share your ambitions and aspirations.
- A Supportive Community: Experience the strength of women empowering women and cheering each other on to success.
- Fresh Opportunities for Connection: Spark potential collaborations and friendships in a lively, supportive virtual space.
Donโt Miss Out!
The Radiant Members' Monthly Social online mixer is an event you wonโt want to miss! If youโre ready to connect with a community focused on growth and empowerment, join our Radiant Membership here: https://womenempoweredmcr.org/membership-account/membership-levels/To reserve your place at this online social, book now at https://womenempoweredmcr.org/series/radiant-monthly-social/. Spaces are limited โ secure your spot today!
Letโs kick off this exciting new tradition together. See you online!
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๐๐ธ WE International Women's Day: Celebrating your achievements! (Online) ๐ธ๐
ยทOnlineOnline'Empowered Women Empower Women', our motto at Women Empowered MCR for 5 years! ๐ธ ๐
We are delighted to invite you to celebrate International Women's Day with us and this year is all about sharing and celebrating achievements and successes. Whether they are quiet victories, bold leaps or hard won triumphs we want to hear from you and what has helped define your journey so far. ๐ ๐๐ฝ
Our Founder and Chair, Dr. Rokhsarah Vahid (Roxy) will host and open with her powerful story of why and how she built Women Empowered MCR. From a spark into a thriving community of resilient, rising women, Roxy will share the setbacks, the "what am I doing?" moments and the quiet wins that kept her going - because sometimes the bravest thing is simply not giving up. ๐ช๐ผ โค๏ธ
Then the floor is yours and your opportunity to share ANY achievement, however big or small:
๐ค Landed a new job?
๐คทโโ๏ธ Said 'no' for the first time?
๐ Learned to bake sourdough?
๐๐ผ Got through a tough week with grace?
It all counts and we want to celebrate your achievements with you ๐ ๐๐ผ โค๏ธ
We hope you will join us to share your stories or simply just to listen, there is no pressure. Our aim is for our vibrant community of women to come together to make meaningful connections, support and celebrate each other. We hope we can inspire each other with real stories and true empowerment! ๐ธ ๐
Friendly Reminders
All of our events and platforms are a safe space for women. This means:- We do not judge. We respect other women. We understand that each of us is unique and different, and we avoid gossip about other women;
- We are kind towards other women. We address each other in a loving and kind manner.
- We support other women. We are present for other women in any way we are able.
- We keep matters confidential and private. We respect each otherโs privacy and do not take personal information out of events and platforms.
Please Note: This event is for women only and free to attend for both members and non members. The link to join will be available on booking your place.
For queries about the event please email events@womenempoweredmcr.org
We hope you can join us and we can't wait to welcome you - see you online!
12 attendees- ยฃ80.00

โจ๐ธ WE Personal Mentoring (Online) ๐ธโจ
ยทOnlineOnlineIs something holding you back?
Are you confused or unclear about what you should do next?
Is there something you need specific advice and guidance on?
Do you feel stuck in a relationship? Are you deeply unhappy but also afraid of leaving? Are you worried about your kids or about cultural norms or your image?
Regardless of what you are facing, I would like to help you find the strength and the right resources to move forward.
About me
This session will be run by myself, the founder of this group, Dr. Rokhsareh (Roxy) Vahid.
If you have attended our events, you will know my story. You will know that I've "made it" and I'm intimately familiar with hard work, loneliness, desperation, and hopelessness. I know what it takes to start over and achieve things that seem impossible. I have had to learn to be resilient and resourceful and think outside the box.
If you feel stuck, I want to try to help you figure out a way and break the chains that may be holding you back. If you are in that dark lonely confused place and you feel scared and stuck, I know how you feel. I know it can feel like a mammoth task, an impossible task to get through it all. I know how much strength and determination and courage is required to break the chains that are formed not just by our own thoughts but also by our circumstances. I am not here to tell you what to do. I am here to help you clarify your thoughts, possibly make some suggestions, give you hope, and try to help you move forward one way or another.
Or, maybe you are already considering a plan of action and your future and you just want to have a chat about it. Well, I am here to listen, give you my thoughts, and help you if I can.
When & Where
โข Online via Zoom
โข Time to be Booked at https://calendly.com/rokhsareh
โข One-to-one sessionOverall Structure
The sessions will be informal and individualised to each person. I will listen to you and try to help you find a way forward.
Everything you share during the session will be completely confidential. As an American lawyer, I am very much used to keeping things confidential and, therefore, you should have no concerns or worries about confidentiality.
If you attend more sessions, I will try to assist you with creating a plan of action for your personal journey. And, if you require assistance which I cannot provide during the session, I will try to find answers/solutions for you after the session and I will get in touch with you.
My goal for these sessions is to help you feel supported and never alone and afraid.
Cost
This session requires a donation of ยฃ80.00 to WE MCR which is a non-profit entity. All funds go towards supporting women.
Or, become a Radiant Member to get a free session followed by 50% discount on follow-up sessions.
We want to be inclusive and available to help all women regardless of their financial means. Therefore, if you cannot afford this fee, please email us at finance@womenempoweredmcr.org and we will consider giving you a discount.
Refund Policy
Generally speaking, your payment is non-refundable. However, if you have exceptional circumstances, please email us at finance@womenempoweredmcr.org to explain your circumstances and request a refund.
Meetup Costs
Recently Meetup is adding their costs to the reservations when you reserve here. Therefore, when you are making payment, you may see a higher fee to cover this cost. We do not receive this additional money.
If you would like to avoid this additional cost, you can pay us directly by bank transfer or using PayPal. Please email us at directors@womenempoweredmcr.org to arrange this. Reservations will be made on a first-come, first-served basis.
Friendly Reminders
All of our events and platforms are a safe space for women. This means:
- We do not judge. We respect other women. We understand that each of us is unique and different, and we avoid gossip about other women;
- We are kind towards other women. We address each other in a loving and kind manner.
- We support other women. We are present for other women in any way we are able.
- We keep matters confidential and private. We respect each otherโs privacy and do not take personal information out of events and platforms.
Please note
- This event is for women only. We invite gentlemen to join us for our mixed-gender events.
- We are not trained UK therapists, psychologists, or psychiatrists. We are Empowered women trying to empower others.
- These sessions are for general guidance only and I cannot and will not be providing legal advice.
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๐๐ธ WE London Coffee Morning Social ๐ธ๐โ๏ธ
M&S Cafe, 458 Oxford Street W1C 1AP, London, GBHere is an easy and inexpensive way to socialise, meet other Empowered Women and make new friends! ๐ธ๐โ
Same place, same time, every 2nd Saturday of the month at 10:30 am at M&S Cafe, 458 Oxford Street, London. โ
The venue is public and open to everyone and we want to make this event open to every woman including mums. Therefore, properly supervised children are welcome to join us. ๐โค๏ธ
The M&S Cafe is located in central London on Oxford Street (nearest underground stations are Marble Arch, Bond Street or Oxford Circus). A perfect location for shopping (or window shopping) after the event. ๐โค๏ธ
Tentative Agenda
You are welcome to join us any time between 10:30 am and 12:00 pm. This is a tentative agenda for those arriving before 11 am:
10:30 am Meet and Greet
11:00 am Introductions (Your name, location, and hobbies)
12:00 pm Socialising and just having fun
1:00 pm We normally wrap up around 1 pm and then head out to do something fun nearby or go home.
We hope you will join us for a chat and coffee/tea in central London. It will certainly be an amazing morning of fun, laughter, and empowerment and a great way to meet new people. We look forward to seeing you all there! โค๏ธ๐ธ๐๐
Cost
This event is free of charge.
Photography / Videography
We take photos/videos and use them for marketing purpose and in order to encourage other women, who may be anxious and alone, to join us. However, we also respect everyone's right to privacy and we want you to feel safe at our events. Therefore, if you would not like to be photographed, simply please inform our photographer or a member of our team. We will then place a heart over your face to protect your identity when using the photos/videos for marketing purposes. Or, you can simply remove yourself from the area when we are taking photos/videos.
Please note that, due to social media settings, we cannot remove your photos/videos after they are posted. Therefore, please remove yourself or inform a member of our team at the start of the event so that we can modify the photos before we post them.
Friendly Reminders
All of our events and platforms are a safe space for women. This means:
- We do not judge. We respect other women. We understand that each of us is unique and different, and we avoid gossip about other women;
- We are kind towards other women. We address each other in a loving and kind manner.
- We support other women. We are present for other women in any way we are able.
- We keep matters confidential and private. We respect each otherโs privacy and do not take personal information out of events and platforms.
Please Note
- This event is for women only, of all ages (18+).
For questions about this event please email: events@womenempoweredmcr.org
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