Rivers LPC is a local, independent charity based in Crawley, West Sussex. Rivers LPC was officially formed in 2014, having existed since 2011 as a community group.
It exists to break down barriers women face when seeking help and support; women who may be excluded from mainstream support services and/or find it hard to engage with such services due to being economically, socially isolated; or are isolated due to health issues or language barriers.
Many local women miss out on vital support available in the community and are have not been able to find assistance from other organisations, mainly because they are unaware of the existence of these organisations or there is mistrust due to cultural differences. Many of the women who Rivers LPC supports simply need help without the involvement of formal authorities, or statutory bodies.
All our services are directed from PRESENCE Women's Resource Centre. This provides a safe space for women where their needs can be addressed discreetly and respectively. The Women's Resource Centre is also a 'one-stop-shop' for women in the local area, and allow Rivers LPC to respond to the particular needs of women in areas such as, literacy, employment skills, CV support, mental health and wellbeing, signposting support for domestic violence.