LOBBYING, POLICY & RESEARCH WORK: Focus groups on the draft Anti-Poverty Strategy ongoing
Siobhán is currently carrying out focus groups with women on the draft Anti-Poverty Strategy for Northern Ireland. This research work will be used to formulate the Consortium’s response to this consultation and to help raise awareness about…
September Funding Opportunities
Victims Support Programme 2026-28
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The Victims and Survivors Service (VSS) is opening the Victims Support Programme 2026-28, aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of victims and survivors of the Troubles/conflict. Funding is available…
“We’re Not Living, We’re Just Existing”: Women’s Regional Consortium Responds to DfC Budget Consultation
The Women’s Regional Consortium has responded to the Department for Communities (DfC) Budget 2025–26 Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA), highlighting the disproportionate impact of budget cuts on women, particularly those in disadvantaged…
Campaigns Update
Campaigns: Guarantee our Essentials
Siobhán is part of a campaign from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation and the Trussell Trust calling for an Essentials Guarantee within Universal Credit. The Essentials Guarantee would embed in the social…
Consultation on NI Executive Anti-Poverty Strategy
There has been much anticipation about an Anti-Poverty Strategy for Northern Ireland and a draft Strategy is now out for consultation. This is important given rising poverty levels in Northern Ireland and the need for a long-term plan to address…
Consultation on Department for Communities Budget 2025-26 allocations
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…
LOBBYING, POLICY & RESEARCH WORK UPDATE
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…
Poverty is an Issue the Anti-Poverty Strategy won’t solve
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…
FWIN is looking for passionate, strategic, and community-minded people to join our Management Committee.
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…
Breakfast of Champions: A Morning of Inspiration and Impact
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…
