Rural Women’s Network

The Rural Women’s Network (RWN) (2001-2006) was set up through Voluntary Action Cumbria to help women in Cumbria realise their full potential through business support and the development of personal and workplace skills.

The Network Groups, originally set up by Rural Women’s Network are continuing to meet and continue to be accessible to a diverse and varied membership. The Rural Women’s Network has helped women in Cumbria by providing a wide range of services. These have included:

  • Inspirational and motivational tools such as workshops, case-studies and networking opportunities
  • Personal development training (confidence building, negotiating, time management etc)
  • One to one business advice in the client’s own home for as long as it is wanted
  • Practical and interactive business start up and ICT training courses with take-away materials and a follow up service
  • Network groups (both geographical and sectoral, and higher level networking events (regional, national and transnational) with inspirational speakers)
  • Signposting to other private, public and voluntary sector organisations
  • Locally based support with a focus on individual needs

For further details about the Rural Women's Network, visit their website – http://www.ruralwomen.org.uk