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 — 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 — 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) 💪🏼🌸
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 years’ 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):
- £150 for the full course (non-refundable, payable in advance)
- Equivalent to approximately £13.64 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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🌟🌸 WE London Coffee Morning Social 🌸🌟☕️
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! 🌸💕☕
Same place, same time, every 2nd Saturday of the month at 10:30 am at M&S Cafe, 458 Oxford Street, London. ☕
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. 😊❤️
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. 😊❤️
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! ❤️🌸💕😘
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 other’s 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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🌟🌸 Celebrating Mothers and Mother-Figures: Afternoon Tea Social (Online) 🌸🌟
·OnlineOnlineJoin us online for an afternoon of connection, inspiration, and friendship as we celebrate the remarkable women who have shaped our lives this Mother's Day 🫖 🍰 💖 🙌🏽
Women Empowered MCR proudly hosts this online Mother's Day Afternoon Tea Social, where we'll gather virtually to celebrate Mothers and Mother-Figures everywhere. During this event, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Connect with like-minded individuals: Meet other women who share your passion for empowerment, motherhood, and creating strong communities.
- Participate in engaging conversations: Share stories, exchange wisdom, and celebrate the joys and challenges of motherhood with our supportive group.
- Join a supportive community of women empowering women and cheering each other on to success.
- Enjoy a cup of tea and cake or your favourite snacks from the comfort of your own home while we chat. Go on, treat yourself!
- Make new friends in a relaxed and supportive virtual space.
WE would love you to join us as we raise a teacup to the extraordinary women who have nurtured, shaped and supported us. Book your place today for an event of warmth, laughter, and empowerment!
This event is free to attend and open to Mothers, Mother-Figures and all women (members and non members) who would like to celebrate Mother's Day. The link to join will be available on booking your place. We can't wait to welcome you 😊
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 other’s privacy and do not take personal information out of events and platforms.
For queries about the event please email: events@womenempoweredmcr.org
Interested in joining our Women Empowered MCR Community?
If you would like to connect with a community focused on growth and empowerment for women you can find out about our Radiant Membership here.7 attendees- £5.00
🌟🌸 WE Cultural Adventure: Visit to the Manchester Museum 🌸🌟
The Manchester Museum, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL, GB🌟 Radiant Members - Free to attend and no deposit required 🌟
🌸 Blossom Members and Non Members - £2.50 attendance fee and £2.50 non refundable admin fee (Financial Assistance Available) 🌸"Empowered Women Empower Women", our motto at Women Empowered MCR for 5 years!
Join us for our visit to the Manchester Museum and step into a 130-year-old museum reimagined for today. Manchester Museum isn’t just about the past—it’s about people, purpose, and progress. We will explore powerful stories like those in the South Asia Gallery, co-created with 30 community members, and reflect on what it means to belong. See rare natural history collections, including live amphibians—and the critically endangered harlequin toad, found here outside Panama.
The museum has been transformed through a values-led redevelopment, with space for prayer, quiet reflection, and community connection. It’s also confronting its colonial roots, actively working on repatriation and centring Global Majority, diaspora, and Indigenous voices.
This visit is a chance to learn, pause, and be part of a conversation about who museums are for—and who gets to shape them.
During our visit, we will:- Take a focused walkthrough of the South Asia Gallery and other key spaces with context on their community-led curation
- See live species, including the rare harlequin toad, and learn how the museum supports conservation
- Reflect on themes of identity, resilience, and belonging in spaces designed for pause and presence
- Observe how values like equity, access, and accountability are built into the museum’s design and mission
- Connect as a group—sharing what resonates, over some lunch or tea and coffee in the museum café, deepening our understanding and maybe spark creativity!
This is a wonderful opportunity to explore the museum together, meet new people and make new friends too 🤝 😊
Details
Venue:
Manchester Museum
The University of Manchester
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9PL
You can find out more about the museum including directions on the Museum website here.Timings:
11am to 3pm, Saturday 21st March.
We will meet at the museum entrance at 11am.Cost
Radiant Members - No payment required. Please book for this event on our website.Blossom Members and Non Members - Please book here on Meetup. The attendance fee is £5 per person which includes £2.50 non-refundable PayPal/Admin fees. The attendance fee is to help us manage event attendance and reduce no shows to allow space for others to attend. We thank you for your understanding.
To find out more about becoming a Radiant Member please visit our website.
Financial Assistance
We aim to be inclusive and provide opportunity for growth and empowerment to all irrespective of financial status. Therefore, if you have financial difficulty and need funding to attend, please email us at finance@womenempoweredmcr.org and we may be able to provide funding for you to attend this event without an admin charge. Funding will not cover the cost of any food and drinks. you may choose to purchase. It would only cover the admin fee.Refund Policy
The £2.50 admin fee is non-refundable. Refunds for the attendance fee will be decided on a case by case basis. Please get in touch if you are unable to attend. We always welcome substitutes. If you can't make it, why not resell or gift your place to someone else?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 other’s privacy and do not take personal information out of events and platforms.
Please Note: This event is for women only.
For queries about the event please email events@womenempoweredmcr.org
We hope you can join us for an enjoyable and fascinating experience in one of Manchester's most iconic institutions 🙂 ❤️
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