Women's Community Matters

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Women's Community Matters is a UK charity and women’s centre based in Barrow-in-Furness that provides trauma‑informed support, courses, and practical help for women, girls, young people and their families.

Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, United Kingdom
womenscommunitymatters.org

About Women's Community Matters

Women's Community Matters is a charitable, trauma‑informed women’s centre that offers a wide range of support services for women and girls, as well as young people and families, from its base in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. The organisation provides one‑to‑one support, personal development courses, group activities and specialist programmes focused on confidence, life skills, relationships, mental health, and recovery from abuse or involvement with the criminal justice system. Its ethos centers on care, kindness, compassion and love, creating a safe space where women can access advocacy, practical assistance and community connection.([womenscommunitymatters.org](https://www.womenscommunitymatters.org/?utm_source=openai))

A charge from Women’s Community Matters is most likely linked to a donation made through its website or PayPal, participation in a fundraising initiative (such as a campaign, event or ‘Gifts With Love’ donation made in someone’s name), or a regular giving/direct debit arrangement set up to support the charity’s work. The charity explicitly accepts debit and credit card payments and online donations, so card statements may show a one‑off amount or recurring monthly support. In some cases, small test or initial amounts may appear when a recurring donation or new payment method is first set up.([womenscommunitymatters.org](https://www.womenscommunitymatters.org/support-us/how-can-i-donate/?utm_source=openai))

If you are unsure about a charge, the best steps are to check your email for donation confirmations or receipts from Women’s Community Matters or from PayPal referencing the charity, and review any donation forms or direct debits you may have completed on their site. You can contact the centre directly by phone or email (details on their official website) to query a payment, adjust or cancel a regular donation, or request a receipt. Because they are a registered charity regulated by the Charity Commission, you can also verify their details via the Commission’s register if needed. For suspected unauthorised transactions, you should both contact the charity (to see if they can locate the transaction and reverse it) and your card issuer to dispute the charge or block further payments.([charici.org](https://charici.org/womens-community-matters?utm_source=openai))

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  1. MEMBERS COMMUNITY WOM SURREY GB

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I see a charge from Women’s Community Matters on my card statement?

You’re likely seeing a charge from Women’s Community Matters because you made a donation through their website or PayPal, contributed to a fundraising initiative such as the ‘Gifts With Love’ scheme, or set up a regular monthly gift to support their women’s centre services. Check recent online forms or donation pages you’ve used to confirm the amount and date.([womenscommunitymatters.org](https://www.womenscommunitymatters.org/support-us/how-can-i-donate/?utm_source=openai))

What typical amounts does Women’s Community Matters charge donors?

Donation amounts vary, but the charity highlights examples such as £10, £20, £30 or a custom amount, and notes that it costs around £25 per month to support one person for a year and £75 to respond to a person in crisis. Regular givers may therefore see small recurring monthly amounts, while one‑off supporters might see a single donation in the £10–£100 range or higher.([womenscommunitymatters.org](https://www.womenscommunitymatters.org/support-us/gifts-with-love/?utm_source=openai))

Could this be a recurring donation or membership I forgot about?

Yes. Women’s Community Matters encourages supporters to set up ongoing monthly donations via direct debit or card, so a repeating charge on the same day each month is likely a regular gift you authorised earlier. Log into your PayPal or bank online banking portal to review active mandates or recurring payments associated with Women’s Community Matters.([womenscommunitymatters.org](https://www.womenscommunitymatters.org/support-us/how-can-i-donate/?utm_source=openai))

How do I cancel or change a recurring donation to Women’s Community Matters?

To cancel or change a recurring donation, first locate the mandate in your PayPal account or in your bank’s direct debit/standing order section and cancel or amend it there. For clarity or help matching your record with theirs, you can also contact Women’s Community Matters directly using the phone number or email address listed on their website and ask them to confirm, update or stop the regular gift.([charici.org](https://charici.org/womens-community-matters?utm_source=openai))

How can I request a refund or correction for a mistaken payment to Women’s Community Matters?

If you believe you donated the wrong amount or made a duplicate payment, contact Women’s Community Matters as soon as possible and provide the transaction date, amount and the last four digits of your card or the PayPal transaction ID. As a charity, they will review the situation and may be able to reverse or partially refund the payment depending on whether the funds have already been allocated. You can also raise a dispute with your card issuer if you suspect the transaction was unauthorised.([charici.org](https://charici.org/womens-community-matters?utm_source=openai))

How can I verify that a charge from Women’s Community Matters is legitimate?

To verify a charge, compare the posting date and amount on your card statement with any donation confirmation emails or receipts from Women’s Community Matters or PayPal. Then check the charity’s official website and the UK Charity Commission register to confirm their registered name and location. If anything doesn’t match, contact the charity directly to ask whether they can see a payment from your card details and to confirm its purpose.([charici.org](https://charici.org/womens-community-matters?utm_source=openai))

Will Women’s Community Matters ever place small temporary authorisation holds on my card?

When you donate via some online payment processors, you might briefly see a small test authorisation or a pending transaction before the final donation amount posts. This behaviour is controlled by the payment provider, not directly by Women’s Community Matters, and the temporary hold should fall off automatically within a few days if it is not captured as a full charge. If a small pending amount remains for more than a week, contact your bank or the charity for clarification.([womenscommunitymatters.org](https://www.womenscommunitymatters.org/support-us/how-can-i-donate/?utm_source=openai))

How do I contact Women’s Community Matters about a card charge?

You can reach Women’s Community Matters using the contact details on their website—typically a reception phone number and a general email address such as reception@womenscommunitymatters.org. Provide your name, approximate date and amount of the transaction, and whether it was made by card or PayPal so they can quickly locate the record and respond to your query.([charici.org](https://charici.org/womens-community-matters?utm_source=openai))

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