Taking up space, together.

Cysters is a grassroots charity committed to breaking down the systemic barriers that create menstrual, mental, maternal, and menopausal health inequalities. We believe lasting change happens when communities lead the way, when every story, struggle, and triumph is heard and valued.

About Cysters

Join us in our fight for health equity

Our Impact

302 people engaged across 9 in-person community events.

85 paid opportunities for community members to shape research and policy.

In 2025, we’ve provided over 800 hours of free community support.

Donated 6000 menstrual products and 5500 baby milk bottles.

Our Work

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Mental Health

Menstrual Health

Maternal Health

Menopausal Health

What we do

Public Education

Community Empowerment

Cultural Advocacy

How we do it

Events

Workshops

Consultancy

Donations

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Professionals

Empower your team and strengthen your workplace culture with Cysters’ inclusive, intersectional training and consultancy.

  • Practical, engaging sessions on managing menstrual, reproductive and mental health in the workplace, helping staff and managers create supportive environments.

  • Equip your staff with the skills and confidence to spot signs of mental ill-health and respond effectively.

  • We can recruit participants, lead and facilitate Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) groups, and ensure diverse voices shape your projects.

  • From policy reviews to bespoke staff training, we design solutions that tackle health inequalities and meet your organisation’s unique goals.

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Our Campaign Partners

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Our Partners

Logo of the gynecological cancers charity 'The Eve Appeal' featuring a red heart on a gray background with the charity's name in black and red text.
Logo of Reproductive Justice Initiative with a teal circular background, stylized white letter 'C' with a dark circle inside, and white text reading 'Reproductive Justice Initiative'.
A circular graphic with a yellow background displaying the phrase 'Uttar Taraki' in English, Hindi, and Urdu with decorative accents.
Silhouette of a Black woman with an afro hairstyle made of puzzle pieces, with text reading 'BLACK WOMEN IN MENOPAUSE'.
University of Sheffield logo with purple shield crest and text on a white background.
A red and yellow graphic with the text "Endometriosis UK" displayed prominently.
Logo for the University of Oxford's Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences.
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Our Funders

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Blog

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Resources

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Events

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