Sheffield Working Women’s Opportunities Project (SWWOP)
Provides intensive support to anyone involved in sex work in and around Sheffield.
Supporting Those Who Need Us
Drop-in Service
We run a weekday drop-in from 9.30am to 2.30pm 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.
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.
- 395 Office accesses
- 126 Food parcels distributed
- 24 GP accesses
- 23 Housing Interventions
- 9 Newhall accesses
Harm reduction is at the heart of the support offered by SWWOP. We consider every intervention as an opportunity to reduce harm, whether it’s delivered in our safe drop-in space or a brief moment on the outreach van.
What's happening at SWWOP
Hairdressing at SWWOP
We’re so pleased to offer a weekly hairdressing service at SWWOP, provided by Leah, one of our Peer Support Volunteers. Leah is trained in hairdressing and offers this amazing service Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10.30am to 1.30pm, helping women with haircuts, brushing and fabulous hair care.
It’s one of the many ways women at SWWOP can support each other, share their skills and make a difference. We’re so greatfull to Leah for using her training and experience to give something back to the women who come through our doors.
SWWOP Supporters Take on Big Challenges to Raise Money for Women!
On 18 October, seven women will take on the Yorkshire Marathon to raise vital funds for SWWOP. Six will run as a relay team, while one brave runner will take on the full marathon!
Want to support them? Every donation helps SWWOP continue its work across Sheffield.
SOME OF OUR PARTNERS & FUNDERS
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.