Grassroots advocacy requires keeping the channels of communication open between minoritised communities, local decision-makers, and regional media platforms. Hull Sisters welcomed key civic leaders and journalists to our hub at Unit 12, Station Drive, providing them with an unvarnished look at the everyday realities facing vulnerable women and families in Hull.
During their visit, Councillor Cheryl Payne and Sharon Hutchinson spent time listening directly to service users and staff. Discussions focused on the pressing challenges confronting our organisation including short-term lease constraints, soaring utility bills, and the urgent need for dedicated community infrastructure to support victims of domestic violence and families in poverty. Engaging directly with elected officials ensures that the systemic barriers faced by women from the global majority remain front and centre on the local civic agenda.
Alongside civic engagement, regional broadcaster Claire from BBC Radio Humberside visited the centre to capture firsthand accounts from service users. In recorded interviews, women shared personal reflections on what Hull Sisters means to them describing our women-only space as a sanctuary away from isolation, abuse, and destitution.
Opening our doors to leaders and broadcasters reinforces our mission: giving a powerful, authentic voice to minoritised women and fostering transparent dialogue that drives community change.
