We are changing our name and here is why

We’ve changed our name, and here is why:

In the past year, our members have increasingly expressed that the name "REFORM" or "Women’s REFORM

CIC" does not adequately reflect our values or the work we do. Considering this feedback, we collaborated with

our members and board to create a new name and strapline that better represents who we are and what we

stand for.

Our Values

At Her Circle, we believe that change, growth, and freedom from oppression can be found through qualities of

the human spirit, such as:

Love, Compassion, Patience, Forgiveness, and Responsibility,

As an organisation, we treat our members, partners, and stakeholders according to the values we uphold, and

we ask for the same in return. While these qualities can never be fully mastered, daily practice can lead to a

greater sense of peace and happiness for ourselves and others.

Who we serve:

Over the past four years working in Newcastle, we’ve seen our amazing community of women grow! While we

started by helping those at imminent risk of child removal or recovering from it, we’ve expanded our support to

include women navigating complex motherhood. Mothers who face a variety of challenges that make their

journeys uniquely challenging.

Our clients are on healing journeys, which can include addressing issues like addiction, mental health struggles,

past child removal, interactions with the criminal justice system, poverty, and experiences of the care system in

their childhood.

These vulnerabilities put them all at risk of further traumatisation within a system prioritising assessment over

support. Our work interrupts that cycle by meeting women where they are, and delivering the support they

request.

Our Vision

For all mothers to thrive, free from oppression, misogyny, and trauma. For mothers to be able to access support

to recover from their challenges and live fulfilling lives.

Our Mission

To provide spaces for women to recover from trauma and, in doing so, reduce the number of children removed

from their care.

Our Purpose

We want to support women individually to thrive and avoid separation from their children due to unmet needs.

We want to support and challenge systems and services that work with women experiencing complex

motherhood to drive improvement in treatment and service outcomes for women.