Every year, Bristol Women’s Voice hosts one of the UK’s biggest free International Women’s Day events, welcoming 1,000–1,500 people. It is a truly cross-generational, cross culture event. in 2025, 48% of 115 collaborators were from Black and minoritised backgrounds, 16% were disabled. We do this on a shoestring, ensuring it’s as inclusive and accessible as possible—with free translation, BSL interpreters, mobility support, a crèche, and covering travel for those who otherwise couldn’t attend.

To keep this vital event free and accessible for all, we need your help. We want 2026 to be a huge success, and are aiming for £10,000 in individual donations to be match-funded by Big Give! In 2026 we want to partner with organisations in the more deprived outskirts of Bristol - some of which are among the poorest areas in the country - to run a cohesive programme of community-based events that are accessible to those with less confidence to attend the city centre event.