Truro City Council is supporting an exciting partnership between Inspiring Women Network (IWN) and the Malpas Road Community Centre.

A female-led community organisation dedicated to empowering women and fostering inclusivity in Cornwall, IWN was founded in 2012 and has evolved into a vibrant grassroots group creating positive change by supporting women from all walks of life.

The partnership will see IWN members providing a range of activities at the centre to enrich the lives of residents and contribute to the vibrancy of the local area. 

The organisation has already delivered a gathering for Spanish-speaking families and individuals which welcomed over 30 people. The aim is to make this a monthly event, with the next due to take place on Saturday, April 27 (learners also welcome).

On Friday, April 19, members of IWN will hold a drop-in session between 10am and noon to meet people in the local community and tell them more about IWN does. Refreshments will be available.

Future Fridays will see weekly term-time sessions taking place between 10am and noon, with optional craft activities.

"IWN is more than just an organisation; it's a community," says founder and director Nour Chakroun. "Our core mission is to connect, inspire, and empower women to thrive and achieve their potential.

“Moving into the Malpas Road Community Centre allows us to further this mission by providing a welcoming space for women to come together, share their stories, and support one another."

IWN welcomes women of all backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations and abilities. The organisation's work extends beyond its physical location, reaching more than 1,000 women in the past year alone.

"We are committed to building an equitable, just and inclusive Cornwall for all women and their families," adds Nour. "Our tenancy at the Malpas Road Community Centre represents a new chapter for IWN, and we look forward to continuing to make a positive impact in the community."

The city council’s community development team supports several local communities by developing and managing projects for the oldest and the youngest members, actively working with them to improve their lives, grow the use of community centres and open areas, and encourage strong, open groups to deliver positive action in their neighbourhoods.

Community development officer Damien Richards said: “The centre exists to improve lives and bring communities together, so having IWN, Children and Family Services and the CHAOS Community Larder located there means we are going some way to achieve this.

“We meet regularly with partners to discuss what is being delivered, the difference it is making to the local community and how we can further support them.”

For more information about IWN and its programmes, visit their social media platforms or www.inspiringwomennetwork.co.uk