Virgin Money Foundation has just released guidance for it's 2016 North East Fund. Making grants of up to £50,000 for one year only there are opportunities for projects tackling homelessness or taking a social enterprise approach to their work.
After their hugely successful Firewalk fundraiser, RCTN are challenging you to Survive 24 hours in the Northumberland Wilderness 20-21st August. They are looking for 15 women to survive 24 hours and raise money for the counselling service - are you up for the challenge?
This guidance was published in 2015 by the Local Government Association and the Directors of Adult Social Services and highlights potential opportunities to access additional support for victims/survivors of domestic abuse.
Resolution has published a new screening toolkit for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), to support family lawyers in raising the issue of FGM with their clients. Issues highlighted include: a potential victim may only have one chance to ask for help; any discussion needs to be taken in a way that is sensitive to the difficulties this subject raises; FGM is often one of a range of issues that the client will present with.
The inaugural ‘Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Media Awards’ were launched on 3rd May 2016, (Press Freedom Day) to recognise the very best reporting on issues of violence against women and girls.
The NEWomen's Network aims to strengthen the women's sector by encouraging collaboration between women's groups and by building alliances across other sectors. Read more »
