{"id":53,"date":"2026-06-18T12:03:21","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T12:03:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sistersharelisteninggroup.uk\/?page_id=53"},"modified":"2026-08-25T13:22:20","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T13:22:20","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sistersharelisteninggroup.uk\/?page_id=53","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Our story<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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It started with a kettle and a circle of chairs<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Over 3 years ago, a small group of women began meeting in a borrowed community room – not to fix anything, but simply to listen to one another. No agenda, no advice, no judgement. Word spread quietly, the way these things do, and more women came. Some to talk, some just to sit in the warmth of company.<\/p>

Today, Sistershare is still powered by that same idea: that being truly heard can change how a hard week feels.\u00a0<\/p>

We’re entirely funded by donations and voluntary, led by women with lived experience, and open to every woman aged 18 and over – whoever you are, whatever you’re carrying.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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What we believe<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The values that hold our circle together<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWe hold space and listen. We don't diagnose, advise, or try to 'solve' you.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat's shared in the circle stays in the circle. Safeguarding is taken seriously.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tNo hierarchy, no experts on a pedestal - just women supporting women, side by side.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAll backgrounds, all stories, all welcome. Free to attend, with no referral or wait time needed.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Peer-led means our circles are guided by women with real, lived experience – not clinicians, not caseworkers. It keeps things human, equal, and free of the power imbalance that can make asking for help feel hard. You’re never a ‘patient’ here. You’re a person, among people who get it.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The women holding the space<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Mandi<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Mandi co-founded Sistershare alongside Lise almost four years ago.<\/p>

Since then, she has been dedicated to creating a safe, welcoming community where women can find friendship, encouragement, and practical support.<\/p>

She also leads the popular Sunday Wellbeing Walks, providing a space for women to connect, exercise, and support one another.<\/p>

As a key leader of Sistershare, Mandi continues to play an important role in the groups growth, helping it reach and positively impact even more women in the local community.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Lise co-founded Sistershare alongside Mandi in 2023 with a shared vision of supporting women across Crawley and the surrounding areas.<\/p>

Since then, she has been dedicated to creating a safe, welcoming community where women can find friendship, encouragement, and practical support.<\/p>

Lise continues to play a key role in leading Sistershare and helping the group grow so it can reach and support even more women.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Chris was one of the very first women to join Sistershare and has been an important part of the community ever since.<\/p>

Today, she is an experienced leader who supports our ladies at the weekly group, offering encouragement and helping to create a welcoming environment.<\/p>

Chris also organises the weekly raffle, which plays a vital role in raising funds to help keep Sistershare running and ensure we can continue supporting women in our community.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Chloe joined Sistershare in its early days after being encouraged to attend by her mum, Lise.<\/p>

Today, she plays an important role in welcoming new ladies to the group, helping them understand how Sistershare works and ensuring they feel safe, supported, and comfortable from the moment they arrive.<\/p>

Chloe also organises social events for our ladies, creating opportunities to connect, build friendships, and enjoy time together outside of the weekly group.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Jane first discovered Sistershare through our Sunday walks and quickly became a valued part of the community.<\/p>

Today, she enjoys supporting our ladies at the weekly group and at our wellbeing walks, always offering a warm and friendly presence.<\/p>

Jane has also played a huge part in developing this website, helping us create a space where more women can discover and connect with Sistershare.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Laura became part of the Sistershare team and quickly put her creativity to great use.<\/p>

She looks after our merchandise and creates beautiful decorations for events, helping to make every occasion feel welcoming and special.<\/p>

Alongside her creative talents, Laura is passionate about safeguarding and always keeps the best interests, safety, and wellbeing of our ladies at the heart of everything she does.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Shelby works behind the scenes at Sistershare, helping to make everything we do possible.<\/p>

From organising events and supporting fundraising efforts to managing social media and marketing, Shelby plays an important role in helping Sistershare grow and reach more women.<\/p>

Her dedication and hard work help bring our community together and share the Sistershare message with others.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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