Domestic abuse safe accommodation: COVID-19 emergency support fund - re-opening the remaining £1.85 million fund for applications

Update on GOV.UK.

Domestic abuse safe accommodation: COVID-19 emergency support fund

This prospectus provides prospective bidders with information on how to apply for funding and how the assessment process will work.

IMKAAN'S Postion Paper outlines the impact of the Two Pandemics - VAWG and Covid-19 on BAME Women

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On 11th May, Imkaan published a position paper titled 'The Impact of the Two Pandemics: VAWG and COVID-19 on Black and Minoritised Women and Girls'.

You can download the full paper here; an extract is published below:

Often Overlooked

Published by Agenda, Often Overlooked explores how self-harm among young women is often linked to poverty and disadvantage.

This new research, undertaken by analysts at the National Centre of Social Research, is one of the first to focus on connections between poverty and non-suicidal self-harm in young women across England. It is based on new analysis of data from more than 20,000 people.

Findings:

Troubling stories reveal true extent of covid impact on young women – Young Women’s Trust

The coronavirus pandemic is exacerbating existing inequalities for young women, leaving many feeling underpaid, undervalued and worried about the future, a new survey has found.

In its survey, Young Women’s Trust heard evidence about the impact coronavirus is having on the work, finances and wellbeing of almost 200 young women aged 18-30. [1]

Grant application deadline for projects Supporting Women and Girls – Feminist Review

10 Sep 2020 - 17:30

AVA Training offers

AVA offers a range of ways for you to learn more about gender-based violence and many related topics.

Organisations supporting women and girls are invited to apply for a share of £15 million from the Tampon Tax Fund – DCMS – Deadline extended

7 Jun 2020 - 17:30

Quiz Night! – Greenham Women – online

30 May 2020 - 19:30

Notes from the Business Advisor at the Millin Charity

Visit the Millin Charity's Business Advisor blog posts for ideas to get through if you are a woman in business or in the process of setting up. The latest post is at http://www.themillincharity.co.uk/a-note-from-our-business-advisor-13-5-2020/

Young Women's Outreach Project Update

During the Covid 19 global pandemic we have temporarily closed our building and will not be delivering face to face support to young women.

We are however continuing to support our young women and their families using phone and video calls, texts, social media, care packages and any other way we can do, safely.
Please get in touch on 0191 477 7759 or email admin@ywop.co.uk if you would like to speak to a member of the team.

North East Women's Network