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Women Living with Debt

The Consortium’s research paper on Women Living with Debt has now been published.  Siobhán has been releasing the findings, quotes from women and recommendations on social media since it was launched. The paper takes a comprehensive look…

No Woman Left Behind: Event for Rural Women

You are invited to attend a workshop on Thursday 6th October 2022 from 11am-12pm pm via zoom which is open to all rural women regionally. During this morning of conversation, we want to hear your thoughts, views and opinions on health and wellbeing…

Cost of Living Crisis Felt by All

We are feeling the effects of the Cost of Living Crisis right now, we are all working tirelessly to help those who are barely keeping their heads above water. This Crisis is being felt across this entire island, Women are engaging with community…

October Funding Opportunities

OCTOBER 2022 Scheme Funder Note Date Laughology: THE HAPPINESS FUND Laughology Opens to applications 1 Oct 2022 National Allotment Gardens Trust Award National Allotment Gardens Trust Application deadline 1…

Women significantly more vulnerable to debt

Borrowing and debt is far from gender neutral. Women are more likely than men to claim social security benefits, more likely to be in low-paid, part-time and insecure work, more likely to be providing care for children/family members and more…

Northern Ireland more vulnerable to Cost of Living crisis than other parts of UK

Debt is a fact of life for many people and families and arguably never more so than now. There was already a debt crisis before the Covid pandemic struck and the resulting job losses, reductions in income and insecure employment will mean that…

Open Consultation: Department of Education Consultation on Period Products (Free Provision) Regulations

The Department of Education (DE) is consulting with its 'Public Service Bodies' and welcomes views from its wider stakeholder base. The Consultation relates to proposals for Regulations (secondary legislation) that DE has to have in place…

Women more vulnerable to debt due to lasting impact of Covid-19 Pandemic combining with the Cost of Living Crisis

The Covid pandemic has had a significant impact on the incomes of many people. Job losses and reductions in working hours due to lockdowns and Government imposed restrictions have meant that many people have got into debt or further into debt…

Take Part – Violence Against Women and Girls Research

A group of researchers from Ulster University are inviting women from across Northern Ireland to take part in a focus group or individual interview on the subject of violence against women. Participation is open to anyone who identifies…

Worrying Rise in Whatsapp Scams

Police are urging members of the public to talk to older family members following a rise in Whatsapp message scams.  The scams usually involve a WhatsApp message, but sometimes a text or phone call, from a person claiming to be a family member,…

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