Hopscotch was first formed after the Second World War, when a very war-torn Camden community had to rebuild itself. A childcare facility was formed, so that parents could get on with the work of rebuilding the housing and economy of the borough.
Since then, in one form or another, Hopscotch has existed to support the citizens of the borough.
In 1979, the precursor to Hopscotch Women's Centre was set up by Save the Children. Then, in 1998, Save The Children asked Hopscotch to become official and formulate a programme specifically to support first-generation Bangladeshi women and offered a series of services for women
Hopscotch Women's Centre now supports all minoritised ethnic women caught between gender and racial inequity. They specialise in working with women from the diverse diasporas in Camden and wider London, with 12 languages spoken by the team. They also provide a diverse domiciliary care service through Hopscotch Homecare.
- Improve the physical, mental and emotional health and wellbeing of women and their families.
- Increase the economic participation of women through improvements in employability skills to strengthen their life chances and independence with greater resilience
- Reduce the risk of gender-based violence amongst women facing a higher risk of abuse
- Increase the voice and representation of women through advocacy and policy work
- Maintain an effective, fit for purpose and robust organisation that meets the needs of all stakeholders, including voluntary and statutory sectors, to contribute to our aims
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Hopscotch is a safe space for minoritised ethnic women and their families in their times of need. We have helped thousands of women out of poverty, abuse and into employment. You can check out our social media pages: Instagram: hopscotchwc