Wellbeing Workshops for Ukrainian Women

Funded on
29 Apr 2026

Unique wellbeing workshops and counselling support groups for Ukrainian women in the Borough - promoting social inclusion, health and community

£450 Raised of £11,262

25 Backers

Costs

Wellbeing Workshop Experts £3,800
Counselling Support Groups £1,800
Project Management £1,000
Musician cost £600
Room Hire - Medium £500
Room Hire - Large £480
Community Outreach £430
Evaluation £350
Celebration event Room Hire £320
Overhead Expenses £300
Other + £380

Food and drink £200

Interpreter costs £180
Target: (inc. fees) £11,261

http://www.harmonyinhealth.org

Harmony in Health CIC offering practical, multidisciplinary wellbeing support to vulnerable groups in Hammersmith and Fulham.

Our facilitators are national leaders in the field of health and wellbeing including medical doctors and movement/relaxation specialists. We have partnered with an experienced London based Ukrainian psychologist.

Since 2022 we have piloted free wellbeing workshops to displaced Ukrainian women across the Southeast of England. We co-designed activities, consulted with partners/participants, and rigorously evaluated our work’s impact. We know that Ukrainian women’s health and wellbeing is worsening as the effects of the trauma of displacement have progressed from the initial shock felt in the first year, to high levels of depression, anxiety, stress, crippling uncertainty, isolation and new losses within families and friends, and in many cases, no means to deal with this - given the language and cost barriers, and lack of accessible expert help. Women reported challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, sleep issues, panic attacks, bereavement, and personal crises.

We sought feedback from the women who attended our pilot workshops, and they told us that our well-being activities stand out as truly unique and impactful. Our quantitative and qualitative research was carried out over 24 months with Ukrainian women in Woking, Richmond, and Hammersmith and Fulham.

The safe, welcoming space provided by this project allows women and children to connect and share their experiences in their own language, fostering a strong sense of belonging across generations.

The timing of this support remains critical, with a preventative approach needed rather than closing services. Women also highlighted difficulties navigating the UK healthcare system, which differs significantly from Ukraine, risking isolation without proper guidance. Equipping women with the necessary tools and knowledge to maintain their own health and wellbeing is vital for their ongoing recovery and resilience. The commitment and empathy of workshop leaders have been deeply appreciated, and demand for support far exceeds capacity, indicating a pressing need to expand access.

Project Owner: Harmony in Health The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.