Essex · Est. 2026 · CIC

Where common
experiences find
uncommon
community.

Two strands. One community. Her Health events for women navigating gynaecological health — and Stride events for adults finding their people across Essex.

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Her Health · Females 16+
Living with PCOS — your questions answered
📍 Essex
Stride · Adults 23+
Mental health and how we talk about it
📍 Essex
Her Health · All welcome
Fibroids, race and what your doctor didn't say
📍 Essex
Stride · Career & Finance
Career growth and the transitions nobody talks about
📍 Essex
Her Health · Special
Endometriosis — the diagnosis crisis and what comes next
📍 Essex
Stride · Relationships
Relationships, boundaries and the conversations we avoid
📍 Essex
Her Health · Females 16+
Breast health — awareness, screening and life beyond diagnosis
📍 Essex
Stride · Wellbeing
Burnout, rest and reclaiming your energy
📍 Essex
Her Health · All welcome
Periods, pain and what's actually normal
📍 Essex
Stride · Finance
Money, debt and building a healthier relationship with finance
📍 Essex
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Women's health first
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Safe space guaranteed
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Based in Essex
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From just £5 per event
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Registered CIC
What we do

Two strands. One community.

Everything we do creates space for honest conversation, real connection, and the feeling that you are not alone.

Primary strand · Females 16+
Her Health

A safe, warm events space where women come together around gynaecological and reproductive health. Share your story. Hear from others who have been through it. Leave less alone.

PCOSFibroids EndometriosisBreast health PeriodsOvarian health
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Stride · Adults 23+
Stride

Monthly events for adults aged 23 and above of all genders. Real conversations about mental health, careers, relationships, finance and life. No agenda. Just community.

Mental healthCareer growth RelationshipsFinance EntrepreneurshipGames night
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Group of friends hiking together in the community

Community that moves together

Stride · Active events · Essex

People celebrating together at a community sports event

Celebrate every win

Fitness & wellbeing · Stride

16+
Age welcomed into Her Health
23+
Age for Stride events
12×
Events every year
£5
Tickets from just £5
Topics we cover

Every part of adult life.

From gynaecological health to career growth, relationships to entrepreneurship — we cover the conversations that matter most.

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PCOS
Symptoms, diagnosis, management and lived experience from women who know.
Her Health
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Breast health
Awareness, self-examination, screening, and life after a breast cancer diagnosis.
Her Health
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Fibroids
Causes, treatment, fertility impact and the disproportionate risk for Black women.
Her Health
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Mental health
Anxiety, depression, burnout and building emotional resilience together.
Community
💼
Career growth
Transitions, confidence, imposter syndrome, salary negotiation and purpose.
Community
💰
Finance
Budgeting, saving, investing, debt and building a healthy money mindset.
Community
Community voices

What our community says.

"I have never sat in a room and felt so understood. I have had PCOS for six years and this was the first time I did not feel broken."
A
Amara, 28
Her Health attendee
"I came to the mental health event not knowing anyone. I left with three new connections and a lot less weight on my shoulders."
J
James, 34
Stride events attendee
"The fibroids event changed everything for me. I finally understood what was happening in my body and I didn't feel alone in it."
K
Kezia, 31
Her Health member
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Our safe space commitment

The Common Ground Hub is a peer community, not a clinical service. We provide a warm, safe space for shared experience and friendly advice. Every event is facilitated by trained team members with a clear safeguarding process in place. Crisis resources are available at every event.

Read our safe space policy
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"You don't have to figure it out alone."

The Common Ground Hub · Essex · Community Interest Company

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Her Health · Primary strand · Females 16+

A safe space
where women
belong.

A safe, warm events space where women come together around gynaecological and reproductive health. Share honestly. Hear from others. Leave with community.

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Why Her Health exists

The gap nobody filled. Until now.

Women with gynaecological conditions face a dual challenge. Long NHS waiting lists with no support in between. And a silence around these conditions that makes every woman feel like she is the only one struggling.

8 yrs
Average wait for an endometriosis diagnosis in the UK
70%
Of Black women affected by fibroids by age 50
1 in 10
Women in the UK are living with PCOS
Woman receiving care at a Her Health community health check event

Real care. Real community.

Her Health events create space for women to access information, support and each other.

Topics we cover

Every condition. Every woman.

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PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome — symptoms, management, diet and lived experience.
Her Health
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Fibroids
Uterine fibroids — causes, treatment options and the racial health disparity.
Her Health
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Endometriosis
The diagnosis delay crisis, pain management and patient advocacy.
Her Health
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Breast health
Awareness, self-examination, cancer screening and post-treatment life.
Her Health
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Periods
Understanding your cycle, heavy bleeding, pain and when to seek help.
Her Health
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Ovarian health
Ovarian cysts, ovarian cancer detection, treatment and recovery.
Her Health
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Fertility
Conception challenges, IVF journeys, pregnancy loss and maternal health.
Her Health
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Menopause
Perimenopause, HRT, symptoms and navigating this life stage with confidence.
Her Health
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Men's understanding events
Dedicated sessions where men learn about women's health and how to truly support.
Special events
What to expect

A room that feels like community.

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Welcome
Warm welcome, refreshments and time to settle in
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Shared stories
Women share their lived experience of the topic
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Friendly advice
Accessible guidance from health professionals
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Connection
Open networking and new community connections
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Women in circle discussion
Woman speaking at health event
Women supporting each other
Stride · Stride · Adults 23+

Find your people
in Essex.

Monthly events for adults aged 23 and above of all genders. Real conversations about the things that matter. No agenda. No performance. Just honest community.

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Community topics

Every part of adult life.

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Mental health
Anxiety, depression, burnout and building emotional resilience with people who get it.
Community
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Career growth
Career changes, confidence, imposter syndrome, salary negotiation and finding your direction.
Community
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Finance
Budgeting, saving, investing, debt and building a healthy money mindset from scratch.
Community
❤️
Relationships
Dating, friendships, family dynamics, setting boundaries and navigating connection.
Community
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Entrepreneurship
Starting a business, side hustles, building a brand and learning from others doing it.
Community
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Personal growth
Confidence, mindset, habits and becoming the person you are working to be.
Community
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Trauma and healing
Processing difficult experiences and finding strength through shared understanding.
Community
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Parenthood
Motherhood, fatherhood, blended families, single parenting and the identity shift.
Community
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Games night
Our monthly social event. Come meet people. Have fun. No deep conversations required.
Community
Group discussion around table
Speaker at community event
Games night community
Large circle community discussion
Upcoming events · Essex

Events are
on their way.

We are finalising our first season of events across Essex. Register your interest and be the first to know when tickets go live.

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Coming soon

Dates dropping soon.

Our first events are being confirmed. Register below and you'll be notified the moment tickets are available — members get first access.

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What to expect

Events across two strands.

Her Health · Females 16+
Women's health events
PCOS — your questions answered
Fibroids, race & what your doctor didn't say
Endometriosis — the diagnosis crisis
Breast health & awareness
+ more being confirmed…
Stride · Adults 23+
Community events
Mental health — honest conversations
Career growth & the transitions nobody talks about
Burnout, rest & reclaiming your energy
Money, debt & financial wellbeing
+ more being confirmed…
Get notified

Be first in the room.

Drop your email and we'll notify you the moment dates are confirmed. No spam — just event announcements.

No spam, ever. Unsubscribe any time.

Our story

Built from lived
experience.

The Common Ground Hub was not built from a business idea. It was built from a need — the need for a space that never existed when we needed it most.

Our founding team

The people behind the Hub.

F1
Mary Azeez
Co-Founder & Operations Director

Coming to the UK at a young age, finding community felt impossible. Bullied for her accent, she lost her mother to cancer and survived trauma that most people never speak about. She built her confidence slowly and deliberately. Today she works in technology and leads the operational heartbeat of The Common Ground Hub — the space she never had.

F2
Easther Bada
Co-Founder & Community Director

At 18, depression arrived quietly alongside ambition. What brought her through was connection — not clinical intervention alone. She became a social worker because she understood that safe spaces change lives. She has watched women navigate gynaecological conditions without community. The Common Ground Hub is what she spent her career preparing to build.

HA
Debbie Azeez
Physician Associate & Health Advisor

A qualified Physician Associate working in hospital medicine with deep connections across gynaecology and oncology. Having personally battled ovarian cancer, she brings both professional expertise and lived understanding to Her Health. She ensures our events are accurate, safe, and genuinely useful for every woman in the room.

What we stand for

Mission, vision and values.

Our mission

To create a safe, warm, and inclusive events space where women come together to share experiences, offer friendly support, and feel genuinely understood around gynaecological and reproductive health.

Our vision

A world where no woman navigates her health journey in silence, and no adult navigates life without a community to turn to.

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Honesty
Real conversations, always
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Inclusivity
Everyone is welcome
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Growth
Leave better than you arrived
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Community
Lasting connections
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Accessibility
No financial barriers
Got questions?

Frequently asked questions.

Everything you need to know before your first event. Can't find your answer? Get in touch.

What can I expect at my first event?

A warm, informal space where everyone is welcome. Events are guided but relaxed — there's no pressure to share, no awkward icebreakers. You'll be greeted on arrival, introduced to the format, and given the space to connect at your own pace.

Are the events clinical or medical?

No. The Common Ground Hub is a peer community, not a clinical service. We create space for shared experience, peer support, and honest conversation — not medical advice or treatment. Crisis resources are always available at every event.

Who are Her Health events for?

Her Health events are open to women and girls aged 16 and above. They focus on gynaecological and reproductive health — including PCOS, fibroids, endometriosis, breast health and more. We also hold occasional Men's Understanding events — see below.

What are Stride events?

Stride is our community strand for adults aged 23 and above — all genders welcome. Events cover topics like mental health, career, relationships, finances, and life in general. Think honest conversation, real connection, no agenda.

Will there be Men's events?

Yes — as a special one-off series. These events are designed to help men understand women's hormonal and gynaecological health: the conditions, the impact, and how to offer meaningful support to the women in their lives. Watch this space.

Where are events held?

Events are held at accessible venues across Essex. Specific locations are shared when tickets go on sale. We always prioritise venues that are easy to reach by public transport.

How much do tickets cost?

Tickets start from £5 per event. We deliberately keep prices low because we believe access to community and support shouldn't cost a lot. Some events may be free. Concessions are available — just reach out if cost is a barrier.

Is my data safe with you?

Yes. We're a registered Community Interest Company and we take your privacy seriously. We only collect information you give us, we never sell your data, and you can unsubscribe or request deletion at any time. Full privacy policy available on request.

Safe space policy

You are safe here.

Everything we do is built around your safety, dignity, and wellbeing. Here is our commitment to you.

What we are

A community, not a clinic.

The Common Ground Hub is a peer community and events space. We are not a clinical service. We provide a warm, safe space for shared experience and friendly advice. We do not provide diagnosis, treatment, clinical assessments, or therapy.

Any health professionals who contribute to our events do so in a personal and accessible capacity, not as treating clinicians. Signposting to appropriate professional services is always available at every event.

If you need support during an event

We are here for you.

Our team is trained to support anyone who becomes distressed during an event. If you need a quiet moment, a listening ear, or to be signposted to professional support, please approach any team member wearing a Common Ground Hub lanyard.

Crisis resources

Help is always available.

These resources are available at every event and linked from our online community.

Samaritans
24 hours, 7 days a week
116 123
Crisis text line
Text anytime
SHOUT to 85258
Eve Appeal
Gynaecological cancer support
0808 802 0019
Breast Cancer Now
Breast health helpline
0808 800 6000
Endometriosis UK
Specialist support
0808 808 2227
NHS urgent mental health
Available 24 hours
111, option 2
Membership

Join the community.

Become a member of The Common Ground Hub and get early access to events, exclusive sessions, and an online community that is always there between events.

Founding member offer

Be one of our first 50.

Our founding members get a lifetime discounted rate and are recognised as the people who built The Common Ground Hub from the very beginning.

Community Supporter
£5
per month
  • Monthly newsletter
  • Online community access
  • Event updates and previews
  • Supporter recognition
Get started
⭐ Founding member
Founding Member
£10
per month · lifetime rate
  • Early access to all events
  • Member-only sessions
  • Private online community
  • 10% off all workshops
  • Founding member recognition
  • Direct access to founders
Join as founder
Standard Member
£18
per month
  • Priority event booking
  • Online community access
  • 10% off workshops
  • Monthly member newsletter
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Get in touch

We would love
to hear from you.

Whether you want to attend an event, partner with us, or simply say hello — we read every message.

Send us a message

Location
Essex, England
Events held at accessible venues across Essex
Email
thcmmngrnd@gmail.com
We aim to respond within 2 working days
For partners and press
partners@thecommongroundhub.co.uk
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Partner with us

We are building partnerships with NHS GP surgeries, schools, universities, councils, and corporate partners. Get in touch to discuss how we can work together.

Partner with us

Let's build
something together.

Whether you want to sponsor an event, co-deliver a programme, or align your brand with a community that truly matters — we would love to hear from you.

Why partner with us

Reach a community
that is ready to engage.

The Common Ground Hub brings together women navigating health challenges and adults building better lives across Essex. Our audience is engaged, values-driven, and actively seeking trusted partners.

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Her Health audience

Women and girls aged 16+ navigating gynaecological and reproductive health. A deeply engaged, underserved community.

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Stride community

Adults aged 23+ across Essex focused on mental health, career, finance, and community. Thoughtful and action-oriented.

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Essex-rooted

All events are local, in-person, and community-led. Partnership means real visibility in real rooms with real people.

Partnership options

Find the right fit.

We offer a range of partnership models — from event sponsorship to long-term programme collaboration.

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Event sponsor

Sponsor a single Her Health or Stride event. Your brand featured in all event materials, social posts, and on the night.

  • ✓ Logo on event materials
  • ✓ Social media mention
  • ✓ Verbal recognition on the night
  • ✓ Post-event report
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Season partner

Partner across a full season of events (Her Health or Stride). Sustained visibility with a community you care about.

  • ✓ All event sponsor benefits
  • ✓ Dedicated feature in newsletter
  • ✓ Co-branded content opportunities
  • ✓ Logo on website
  • ✓ Quarterly impact report
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Strategic partner

A deeper collaboration — co-designing programmes, funding initiatives, or embedding your services within our community.

  • ✓ All season partner benefits
  • ✓ Programme co-design
  • ✓ Speaking / workshop opportunities
  • ✓ Direct community access
  • ✓ Bespoke partnership agreement
Apply now

Tell us about your organisation.

Fill in the form and we'll be in touch within 5 working days. All enquiries are welcome — we are open to conversations at every scale.

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We reply to every application
No ghosting. Every enquiry gets a response within 5 working days.
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Values-aligned partnerships only
We only partner with organisations whose values align with our community's safety and wellbeing.
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Flexible agreements
No rigid packages. We work with you to shape something that works for both sides.

We respond to all applications within 5 working days.