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Sheffield Working Women’s Opportunities Project (SWWOP)

Provides intensive support to anyone involved in sex work in and around Sheffield.

The Difference Your Support Makes

At SWWOP, we see every day how long-term, consistent support can help people rebuild confidence and create positive change in their lives.

Recently, a former service user shared these words with us:

“What SWWOP did for me.
For most of my life, I carried a quiet belief that there was no place for someone like me in society. I felt like I lived on the outside of everything, the services, opportunities, and even belonging itself. So, if someone had told me five years ago that doing the ambassador’s course (a Sheffield-based Recovery Training Programme) would lead me to where I am now, I’d never have believed them. SWWOP gave me the strength to believe in my self without out them I wouldn’t be where I am. They will always have a special place in my heart.”

Stories like this remind us why our work matters and why we remain committed to being there every step of the way.

Supporting Those Who Need Us

Drop-in Service
We run a weekday drop-in from 9.30am to 3pm at our office, offering a safe and welcoming space for women throughout the year. Clients can come in for warmth, rest, and practical support in a non-judgemental environment. Our team is there to listen, respond to immediate needs, and help women access wider services. For many, this space is a vital point of stability and connection.

Outreach Van
Our outreach van goes out five times a week to support women working on the streets. We provide hot drinks, food, condoms, needle exchange, and out-of-hours advice directly on the beat. Our dedicated volunteers are out in all weather, offering consistent and compassionate support. Whether it is a cold night or a warm evening, we meet women where they are.

Health Support
We offer access to a dedicated GP service for our clients, providing confidential and non-judgemental healthcare. This includes advice, treatment, and referrals to specialist services where needed. Many of the women we support face significant barriers to mainstream healthcare. Our service helps ensure they can access the care they deserve.

Substance Use Support
Our Substance Use Worker provides tailored support to women who are using drugs. This includes needle exchange, harm reduction advice, and connections to Sheffield substance use services. We focus on building trust and supporting safer choices at each individual’s pace. Our aim is to reduce risk and support long-term wellbeing.

We are a Real Living Wage Employer

We are proud to be recognised as a Real Living Wage Employer.

At SWWOP, we believe in fairness, dignity and opportunity, and that includes ensuring our staff are paid fairly for the work they do. Becoming a Real Living Wage Employer is an important part of our commitment to creating a supportive and respectful workplace where our staff are valued.

We are proud to put these values into practice, both in the work we do and in the way we support our own team.

Support SWWOP while you shop online

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From fundraising to volunteering your support makes a massive difference

“Thank you so much SWWOP, I'm living breathing proof that if you want it bad enough you can exit that dangerous lifestyle” K.T.

Making a Difference Every Month

Every month, we provide practical support, healthcare access, advocacy, and outreach to people across Sheffield. Here’s a snapshot of the difference we made last month.