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ABOUT US
Who
We Are
WETA Community Services CIC is a grassroots organisation dedicated to fostering community cohesion and empowering women from racially ethnic minoritised communities. Founded by Razia in 2019, WETA was inspired by her decade-long work in communities, where she identified significant gaps in mental health awareness, health literacy, health inequalities, stigma and barriers in accessing culturally appropriate services . To address these challenges, she created WETA to engage, educate, and empower women and build stronger, more inclusive communities through innovative and tailored programs.
We offer creative, bespoke initiatives designed to break down barriers and build bridges. As a diverse, multilingual, and multicultural organisation, we are culturally sensitive, culturally informed, and trauma-informed, providing a safe and nurturing environment for women to rebuild confidence, challenge stigma, and achieve their personal goals.
Taking a strength-based and person-centred approach, we aim to unlock each woman’s potential and help her become the best version of herself. Many of our facilitators were once participants themselves, and now as paid team members, they embody the transformative impact of WETA. We celebrate the resilience of every woman we support, offering pathways for growth, progression, and lasting transformation.
OUR MISSION
To engage, educate, empower and inspire women from marginalised communities by offering personalised, creative, trauma-informed, and strength-based programs that foster confidence, challenge stigma, and support their personal and professional growth. As a culturally sensitive and multilingual organisation, we are committed to breaking down barriers, strengthening community ties, and helping women create the best version of themselves.
Our VIsion
We envision a society where all women, regardless of their background, have equal access to opportunities, feel valued, and are empowered to achieve their full potential. By bridging gaps in communities, fostering inclusion, and offering culturally informed and person-centred support, we strive to create a future where women from racialised, disengaged, isolated, disadvantaged backgrounds can lead confident, independent, and fulfilling lives.
Empower Women
Provide resources, tools, and trauma-informed support using a strength-based and person-centred approach to help women from marginalized and diverse backgrounds gain confidence, rebuild their lives, and achieve personal and professional success
Foster Community Cohesion
Community Cohesion: Build bridges between different communities by promoting understanding, inclusivity, and solidarity through our diverse, multicultural, and multilingual programs.
Challenge Stigma
Combat stereotypes and break down barriers by creating culturally sensitive and person-centred spaces where women can share their stories, celebrate their achievements, and inspire others.
Create Opportunities
Offer pathways for personal development, education, and employment, ensuring that women from all walks of life can access the support they need to succeed.
Promote Progression
Develop bespoke projects that address the unique needs of each individual, providing tailored support and opportunities for continuous growth. Our facilitators, once participants themselves, showcase the real outcomes of our efforts by now being paid members of our organisation. promoting and supporting financial independence through income generation activities.
Encourage Well-being
Promote emotional and mental well-being through creative, holistic approaches that nurture resilience and self-care in every aspect of life.
Empowering Visionaries Leading the Way to Change.
Meet Our Board of Directors
Razia Shaikh-Patel
Founder | Director | Educator | Social Entrepreneur
Razia Shaikh-Patel is a social entrepreneur, educator, change-maker, and advocate for mental health and well-being. She designs impactful community projects by leveraging her experience as a high school science teacher, adult educator, Mental Health First Aider, wellbeing coach, NLP practitioner, life coach, and her ongoing Aalimiyah studies. As the Director of WETA Community Services CIC, she empowers women through holistic, therapeutic, and faith-based approaches, fostering resilience, personal growth, and community empowerment while bridging the connection between mind, body, and soul.
Mark Nesbit
Director | VCSE Leader | Community Builder
With over 20 years of leadership in the VCSE sector, Mark Nesbitt drives impactful initiatives and large-scale projects. As a director of WETA Community Services CIC and several other organisations, he champions growth, innovation, and community transformation. His dedication to capacity building and fostering resilience continues to create lasting positive change.
Khadija Wadee
Managing Director | Workshop Trainer | School Counsellor
Khadija is an experienced integrative psychotherapist, CYP counsellor, and clinical supervisor with over 15 years of practice. She brings a wealth of knowledge in various therapeutic approaches and is the founder of Talk Changes, a non-profit mental health charity that focuses on reducing stigma surrounding mental health,
feroz patel
Debt Recovery Specialist | Volunteer | Project Support
Feroz Patel is a skilled debt recovery specialist and a valued volunteer at WETA Community Services CIC. With expertise in project management, Feroz ensures smooth operations and the effective delivery of initiatives. His dedication and problem-solving abilities contribute significantly to WETA’s mission, helping drive positive change and meaningful impact within the community.
