Our Impact
Local impact for women
in Wandsworth
We track what changes for the women who come. These numbers are modest, honest, and growing.
Women reached
Social value generated
Sessions per week
Feel more connected
SROI figure from independent analysis by Rocket Science, November 2024
Independent research
Fitwell: measured impact
Fitwell promotes physical and mental wellbeing through exercise, movement and social connection. Classes are predominantly attended by women of Muslim faith who may feel discouraged from exercising in mixed-gender spaces.
An independent SROI analysis by Rocket Science found Fitwell generates £78,700 in social value across health, education, confidence, economic empowerment, and community connection.
£22,760
Mental and social wellbeing
£14,620
New skills and knowledge
£14,016
Self-esteem and confidence
£11,875
Financial stability
£15,437
Reduced isolation, medical dependency, and stronger networks
Source: Battersea Alliance SROI Report, Rocket Science, November 2024
What's changed
What’s changed for women
Here's what women tell us has changed since they started coming.
Confidence
Women tell us they feel stronger and more capable.
Connection
Friendships form. Women feel less alone. And they come back.
Movement
Regular physical activity becomes part of the week.
Routine
A reason to get out, a space to look forward to.
Wellbeing knowledge
Practical health information in a relaxed, trusted setting.
Belonging
A space that feels like it was made for you, not adapted as an afterthought.
Real stories
What it looks like in real life
Each programme meets a real local need. Here's what that looks like for our two core programmes.
Communi-TEA
The need
Over 50 local women had limited access to health checks and peer support. There was no safe, informal space for that kind of conversation.
What we did
Communi-TEA created a welcoming space with health checks, wellbeing support, and honest conversation. Women arrived for the tea and stayed for the community.
What changed
Women got the health support they needed, built real friendships, and told us they felt less alone.
Move with Us
The need
Many women found mainstream gyms unwelcoming. The culture, the cost, and the environment all got in the way.
What we did
Move with Us offered women-only sessions led by women with shared experience. Sessions were low-cost, local, and built around real lives.
What changed
Women started coming regularly, grew in confidence, and built a community that keeps showing up.
Media
Her Way Forward in the community
Bringing Battersea Together — Qcast Interviews (2/3)
29 November 2024
Bringing Battersea Together — Qcast Interviews (3/3)
30 November 2024
Article · NHS South West London
Fill your cup of Communi-TEA with Battersea Mosque
Battersea Mosque organised a community health event called Communi-TEA, bringing over 50 women together for wellness activities, health screenings, and workshops on nutrition and mental health.
23 March 2023
Read article here →How we know
How we track what’s working
We're honest about what we measure and how. Here's what we do.
01
Attendance tracking
We keep session records for every programme and venue.
02
Feedback forms
Short surveys after each session about wellbeing, confidence, and connection.
03
Testimonials and stories
Women’s own words, gathered with consent and used to show what the numbers mean.
04
Partner feedback
What our local partners see and share with us.
Documents
Governance Documents
Articles, CIC36, and board information.
Safeguarding Policy
Our policy for keeping women and volunteers safe.
Need documents for funding or partnership decisions? Email info@herwayforward.co.uk
The next step
What your support helps us do next
More sessions across Wandsworth
More venues and locations
More free places for women who need them
Deeper local partnerships in mental health, nutrition, and parenting
“The community is here. The trust is here. What we need now is the support to do more.”
Her Way Forward · Founding Team