Which Christian charities support women or girls?
International Women’s Day on 8th March is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women and commit to accelerate women’s equality. The theme for 2026 is "Give to Gain", which recognises that for progress to be made, the privileged will need to show generosity and collaboration.
Our Cause Cross for Women highlights, there are many Christian charities who are focused on supporting women in the UK and overseas. Here's a compilation 10 women-focussed organisations for you to consider supporting:
1. A21 Campaign
A21 is one of the largest organisations in the world that is solely fighting human trafficking at a local, domestic and international level. All over the world, A21 is not just responding to trafficking that is already taking place, but it is actively working on the frontlines to prevent it from happening to begin with.
2. Amber Crisis Pregnancy Care
This charity supports women and their partners who are coping with a range of pregnancy related crises. They provide immediate and long-term support on areas including pregnancy loss through abortion, miscarriage or failed IVF.
Support Amber Crisis Pregnancy Care
3. Be Me Project
Be Me Project is a self-esteem course for girls and women that provides a safe environment where they can share and be themselves without fear of being judged by others. They run different courses in schools, churches and the community to help build women’s confidence and resilience.
4. Girls Brigade
Girls’ Brigade has been running for over 125 years, helping girls and women to explore and engage with real life and Christian faith in fun, informative and hopeful ways. These include local community groups, leadership training, faith retreats, conferences, and award programmes.
5. Kyria Network
Kyria is a cross denominational network for Christian women in leadership. Kyria Network exists to champion, empower and release women into their spheres of influence.
Kyria are currently investing in a new project called 'Think Again' which is a series of resources that illuminates some of the most contentious and misunderstood passages of Scripture. Read more about 'Think Again' here.
6. Princess Project
The Princess Project aims to transform the lives of disadvantaged mums through unconditional love, support and encouragement. We help mums and their families to thrive by providing befriending services, Mums' Hubs, courses and cafes.
7. Restored
Restored is working to change the stories of women who are affected by domestic abuse. They help train churches to recognise, prevent and respond to instances of domestic abuse that have increased as a result of the pandemic.
8. Wonder Foundation
WONDER Foundation is a charity with a Christian ethos that empowers women and girls cross Latin America, Africa, Asia, and Europe through quality education and access to good work so that they can exit poverty for good.
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9. Beyond the Streets
This UK charity campaigns to make life beyond the streets a reality for women facing sexual exploitation. It’s working to see women safe from coercion, violence and abuse.
10. Orchards
Orchards is a Christian charity working across the UK to support women out of sexual exploitation and into flourishing, independent lives.
They build trusting relationships with each woman, enabling her to access support for lasting recovery through safe housing, counselling and holistic support, embedded in local churches.
There are also many UK Christian charities that respond directly within their city, supporting women who sell sex. For example, the Jericho Road Project in Nottingham, Saffires Project in Leicester and Beloved in Bristol.
To find a local charity to support, use our search function to filter by charities supporting women and enter your location on the left-hand side.
Help womens' ministries with a Stewardship Giving Account
You can help and support all of the above Stewardship registered charities with a Stewardship Giving Account. You can make a one off gift or a regular payment easily, with the ability to adjust amounts and dates at the click of a button.
A Stewardship Giving Account can also help you discover more charities working for causes you care about. It provides you with full visibility of how much you give and who you are supporting, and the flexibility to make changes to your giving at any time.
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