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Updates, research and voices from the WISE network.

A working journal of the programmes we run, the founders we back and the policy conversations we're part of.

Featured · 2026

WISE opens its Community Boutique & Lounge in Woking

Our first physical home — a welcoming space for women to gather, browse pre-loved fashion and find support.

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Programmes · 2026

Co-designing our first Enterprise Skills cohort

We're sitting down with women in Woking to shape the curriculum, schedule and support that would actually help.

Mentoring · 2026

Calling mentors — help shape our first mentoring circles

We're inviting women founders, leaders and advisors across Surrey to join our launch network.

Partnerships · 2026

Open invitation to councils, charities and corporates

If you share our values, we'd love to talk about how we can build something meaningful together.

Story · 2026

Why WISE — a note from our founders

The reasons we started, the gap we see in Surrey, and what we hope to build with this community.

Volunteer · 2026

Volunteer days at the boutique

Help us sort donations, host the lounge or share a skill at one of our community days.

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