About FTWW
We are the only patient and service user-led charity in Wales dedicated to achieving health equality for women, girls and people registered female at birth.
This page provides information about us, our vision, mission and more.
Fair Treatment for the Women of Wales became a registered charity (registered charity number 1191069) in 2020. We are also a Disabled People’s Organisation and a member of both the Wales Council for Voluntary Action and Disability Wales.
We support, inform, educate, and empower girls, women and those registered female at birth (AFAB) in Wales who are living with a range of health issues and who are not receiving adequate (or fair) treatment. As ‘experts by experience’, we and our growing team of volunteers, advocate for women’s healthcare needs locally, nationally, and at a UK-level.
Our vision
We want to see a Wales where everybody’s right to good health and wellbeing is respected and fulfilled, with everyone able to access the healthcare they need, when they need it, and without barriers.
Our mission
To eliminate health inequalities in Wales for women, girls and people registered female at birth.
FTWW Strategy 2022-25
Download this infographic to view our 3 year strategy, including our strategic priorities
Our values
We are ‘experts by experience’
As both a patient-led charity and disabled people’s organisation, everything we do is informed by lived experience. We understand the importance of co-production, and how sharing our community’s knowledge and experience can improve healthcare for everyone.
We are determined and fearless
When it comes to health equality, there is no compromise. Our volunteers, employees and trustees and supporters work tirelessly to help improve lives and we know that although we may be a small charity, we can have a big impact.
We are inclusive and supportive
We know that factors like race, colour, age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, being from a marginalised community or experiencing socio-economic disadvantage can contribute to people feeling ‘unheard’ when it comes to their health. We also understand that these issues can often overlap, creating even more barriers. We aim to listen, learn, support, and empower – and where we don’t have expertise, we’ll do our best to signpost.
We are human
People are at the centre of our work and we approach our conversations with those who are seeking help with compassion. This approach also extends to the activities we run.
What we do in Wales
Information
We ensure the people we support have access to information so that they can understand their health conditions better and know what services they need.
Empowerment
Through peer support we empower our members to gain confidence and be better equipped to manage and navigate their healthcare.
Advocacy
We bring policy makers and service providers together with experts by experience, to ensure female voices are heard and can influence positive change in health and public service design and delivery.
Our team
FTWW would not exist without our dedicated team of staff, trustees, volunteers and supporters.
Our impact in Wales
FTWW may be a small charity but we have a big impact. From a growing online community, to significant media coverage and policy influence, we're constantly striving for health equality for women and girls in Wales. Find out more about our reach and impact:
Awards and accolades
Rachel is Young Volunteer of The Year
We are so proud of FTWW Volunteer, Rachel Joseph, who has been named ‘Young Volunteer of the Year’ Award at WCVA's Welsh Charity Awards. Rachel does so much for FTWW, and for endometriosis patients across Wales, and we would be lost without her. She picked up her...
Welsh Women’s Awards – Women Support Group of the Year
We are delighted to tell you that FTWW have won 'Women Support Group of the Year' at the The Welsh Women's Awards! Before we became a registered charity, we started out as a Facebook group, which is still going strong today. We welcome those looking for peer support,...
Jessica Nominated for Chwarae Teg Award
We are absolutely delighted that our Recurrent Miscarriage Campaign Lead, Jessica Evans, is a finalist at this year’s Chwarae Teg Womenspire awards, shortlisted in the Community Campion category. Jessica has campaigned tirelessly for families experiencing the...
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