This document details the Minister for Communities’ initial Budget 2025-26 decisions and how they will impact on the Department’s ability to deliver public services. Siobhán has completed work on a draft response to this consultation and has sent it to Consortium members for comment. If you have any comments please contact Siobhán as soon as […]
Siobhán Harding, policy worker from Women’s Support Network, has carried out a range of activity with regards to gathering women’s views and experiences, lobbying on issues relevant to women and carrying out policy work over the last couple of months as follows: Speaking at the launch of the Women’s Spaces Pillars for Peace Toolkit launches […]
Poverty in Northern Ireland has been a significant issue for the last 20 years, and the lack of an Anti-poverty Strategy has left us with an ever-widening gap to help those most in need. In June 2025 the Executive Office launched their proposed Anti-poverty Strategy and to say it was disappointing would be an understatement. […]
FWIN is looking for passionate, strategic, and community-minded people to join our Management Committee.This is an exciting opportunity to be part of shaping our work, deepening our impact, and ensuring women’s voices remain at the heart of everything we do We’re especially keen to welcome those with experience in the community & voluntary sector, an understanding […]
Earlier this summer, WOMEN’STEC hosted its annual Breakfast of Champions — a flagship event that brings together employers, partners, and supporters from across the industry who are committed to championing women and girls in skilled careers. The morning gathered a fantastic mix of our #NotJustForBoysChampions and other key stakeholders for an inspiring session filled with […]
Paula attended the launch of a new report on the Impact of Menopause on Mental Health in NI, in East Belfast Network Centre recently. The report was compiled by AWARE NI and the All-Party Group on Mental Health. Based on first-hand evidence gathered through a public call for views, this report highlights the often-overlooked […]
There’s still time to apply for NIRWN’s new Animate – Build – Connect (ABC) Programme – but be quick, as applications close Thursday 31st July! This programme offers tailored support to help your group grow, develop, and connect – all shaped around your needs. It includes: ✅ A £1,000 participation contribution to use however […]
July 2025 Scheme Funder Note Date LFT Charitable Trust: Reach and Reconnect Grant Programme LFT Charitable Trust Deadline for Project delivery element midday 24 Jul 2025 A B Charitable Trust (ABCT): Open Grants Programme A B Charitable Trust (ABCT) Application Deadline 25 Jul 2025 James Brown & Sons Community Fund James Brown & Sons Application […]
On the 11th of June, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced the Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR), which gives the Labour government an opportunity to set out their long-term plans for spend. The Chancellor highlighted a 2.3% increase in Westminster departmental budgets, but the majority of the public spending increase is focused on capital investments in areas […]
Across Northern Ireland, 335,000 people are living in poverty. They are being failed by a system that should protect them. With no comprehensive Anti-Poverty Strategy, relentless benefit cuts, and ongoing benefit reprofiling—particularly affecting disability support—the most vulnerable are being left behind. In the absence of sufficient government action, it has become the default role of […]
