What We Offer

At Kyra, our activities timetable is always evolving to meet the needs of our members. Some services remain constant, while others change over time.

What we offer:

• Social spaces, like our drop-ins, where you can meet new people, make friends, and explore the support available at Kyra.
• Courses and workshops on topics such as recovery from domestic abuse, anxiety, self-esteem, resilience, assertiveness, loss, and boundaries.
• Confidential counselling with our team of qualified professionals.
• Practical support, including legal advice, money management, and ICT skills.
• Mentoring and coaching to help you set goals, develop strategies, and navigate challenges.
• Wellbeing activities, from singing, poetry, and creative writing to gardening, walking, mindfulness, and crafts.
• Specialist support for young people and those affected by neurodiversity.

Most courses at Kyra Women’s Project are free. If you feel you can give a donation, it would help keep these and future courses free.

It is important to book a place as spaces are limited. Whether it’s building your self-esteem, managing stress or improving your skills for work, there are many courses to choose from each month. See our monthly newsletter for more details and a monthly timetable.

My Money. My Life …

Would you like a Financial Coach? Someone who can provide information about financial issues, help you to understand the benefits system? Would you like to improve your money skills and knowledge in a way that works for you, with someone alongside for guidance? Do you panic at the idea of doing a budget and would you like guidance with creating and keeping one? If so, come and speak to Alison at Kyra. Hour long slots can be booked.

Building Self-esteem

A healthy self-esteem is an important part of our well-being. We offer the ESTA Programme, which has two main objectives: to encourage a better understanding of our self-esteem and self-efficacy; and to teach practical skills and techniques which enable changes in thinking and behaviour to improve self-esteem. These strategies help encourage change in behaviour and thoughts that are linked to low self-esteem.

The ROSE project

Our ROSE project is for young women aged 18 – 25. Amongst crafts and other activities, the group has discussed personal safety, wellbeing, mental health, body image and self-confidence. Members have said: “It gave me a space to be slightly weird and cackly while also discussing really important things. The fact that I didn’t need to hide my mental health issues made me feel so much more comfortable.” And: “Going to the ROSE project was the first time I was able to leave the house and go into York town centre without having a panic attack in a long time. I learnt about self-esteem in a way that I hadn’t understood before.” For more information, email sherrie@kyra.org.uk

Drop-ins

Everyone is welcome at our weekly drop-in sessions where you can share a cup of tea and a chat with other members and our volunteers. Some members use the session to do some crafting – or you can just sit and enjoy the company.

Social Activities

Our social activities are a fun, relaxed way of engaging in a shared interest, which nurtures your self-confidence and social interactions. We hold regular activities to suit many different interests: poetry, art, crafts, cookery. Whether you want to manage stress, need a form of escape, meet with others, challenge yourself or just enjoy a shared moment, you’re welcome to join one of our free regular social activities. See the events calendar or view the monthly newsletter for details.

Not sure about which activity is right for you? Looking for further information about our services or your specific individual needs? Please ask us any question and we’ll get back to you promptly.

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