📽️ “Short-term budgets make absolutely no sense.” The voluntary & community sector delivers across all areas of public life in NI. Speaking to ITV, @cmcstravick.bsky.social explains why annual funding puts jobs and services at risk. Multi-year budgets mean stability and better value for money.

Funding Opportunity! Music for All Community Projects Find out more: buff.ly/LdNwuS4 ▶️ How much is available: Up to £1,500 or musical instruments ▶️ Who can apply: Community groups, schools, and individuals across the UK ▶️ Deadline: Midday on 14 January 2026

What does the Women's Regional Consortium do? We act as the link between government, statutory agencies, and women’s groups, ensuring that the needs and experiences of women are heard and influence policy.

Funding Opportunity! Mid Ulster District Council Grant Aid Find out more: buff.ly/LdNwuS4 ▶️ Who can apply: Organisations supporting local communities ▶️ Deadline: 20 February 2026 at 12pm

we are a partnership of seven women’s sector organisations working to give disadvantaged and rural women a voice. Together, we strive to tackle poverty, promote equality, and empower women to shape decisions that impact their lives. 📢 Learn more and get involved: womensregionalconsortiumni.org.uk

Check out our list of funding opportunities available in January buff.ly/LdNwuS4

Check out our latest Lobbying, Policy and Research Bulletin here buff.ly/r5Qum3v

Have Your Say: Consultation on Disability and Work: A Strategy for Northern Ireland The deadline for responses to this consultation is 12th January 2026. Find out more here buff.ly/Ow92xQC

Check out our directory of women's groups and community organisations buff.ly/94k1Q4C We have members based in every council area in NI

Do you want to contribute to our upcoming research? NEW Consortium research – Mental Health Matters for Women If you think you could organise a focus group session with a group of women, find out more here buff.ly/ufnK0WR

Follow along with Reclaim the Agenda's blog series to mark #16Days buff.ly/2GYSNvz

The two-child limit will be scrapped from April 26. This is testament to many years of campaigning by the women’s sector and the wider Community and Voluntary sector. In NI 1/10 children live in households impacted by the limit www.womensregionalconsortiumni.org.uk/2025/12/02/p...

Check out our partner organisation WRDA's upcoming Event Double Bill: 9 Dec, Shankill Shared Women's Centre 11am: Resource Launch: Challenging the Far-Right Weaponisation of EVAWG 1pm: The role of firearms in Violence Against Women and Girls in NI: Report Launch Find out more buff.ly/EV6PlBi

We are involved in several campaigns and initiatives in Northern Ireland aimed at addressing poverty and supporting vulnerable communities. You can read our December Campaigns Update here buff.ly/Msd96oa

Who is the Women’s Regional Consortium? The Women’s Regional Consortium is a partnership of seven women’s sector organisations working across Northern Ireland to give disadvantaged and rural women a voice. Find out more buff.ly/4K9zZpU

Check out our latest E-news here buff.ly/jsB3DpP ▶️ Events and Courses ▶️ Lobbying, Policy and Research ▶️ and more

A fantastic leadership and management qualification, if you're based in Belfast City Council don't miss this chance to improve your employability

Supporting You & Your Family for a Healthier, Happier Life Register now forms.office.com/e/yCvhHRPvfy

Today's Blog - What is Economic Abuse ‘Without economic safety, there is no physical safety. When a perpetrator controls economic resources, it becomes incredibly difficult to leave.’ #16Days #16DaysNI

Funding deadline coming up! don't miss your chance to apply

Diverse voices make stronger decisions. We need more women - and more diversity - in every seat of power. #AskHerToStand #RepresentationMatters 5050parliament.co.uk/ask-her-to-s...

“Transgender Day of Remembrance seeks to highlight the losses we face due to anti-transgender bigotry and violence...it is vitally important that those we lose are remembered, and that we continue to fight for justice.” – Transgender Day of Remembrance founder Gwendolyn Ann Smith

We are a trans and non-binary inclusive organisation. You can find out more here buff.ly/PnO4LRY Tips from GLAAD on being a trans ally here: buff.ly/2pV0Xg5

'Sixty-seven percent of female full-time personnel had encountered some kind of sexualised behaviour in the last year – such as inappropriate jokes, pornography, or comments about their appearance. Among male regulars it was 34%.' www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

To mark Science Week Ireland we are celebrating by highlighting the amazing contributions to science by women from our island. Teresa Lambe, Associate Professor at Jenner Institute, University of Oxford, co-designed the Oxford AstraZeneca covid-19 vaccine!

This week is Science Week Ireland and we are celebrating by highlighting the amazing contributions to science by women from our island. Emma Teeling, Associate Professor, School of Biology & Environmental Science, University College Dublin co-founder of the international Bat1K project!

This week is Science Week Ireland and we are celebrating by highlighting the amazing contributions to science by women from our island. Eleanor Maguire, Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience, University College London.

✨ New funding this week! ✨ 🎁 Support for children & families this Christmas 🎭 £60k for culture-led transformation projects 💬 Up to £10k for women’s orgs campaigning for change 🏥 £10k for health charities & hospices 🎨 £5k per year for local arts More info 👉 tinyurl.com/4h6t6xhp #GrantTracker

Our CEO @cmcstravick.bsky.social gave evidence to the NI Affairs Committee on the funding crisis facing the voluntary sector, driven by uncertainty over the new Local Growth Fund. She shares her reflections in @sluggerotoolepols.bsky.social O’Toole ➡️ tinyurl.com/3rpjef95 #NICantWait

This week is Science Week Ireland and we are celebrating by highlighting the amazing contributions to science by women from our island. Lydia Lynch, Instructor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School.

Check out our directory of women's groups and community organisations buff.ly/94k1Q4C We have members based in every council area in NI

This week is Trustees Week Thank you to everyone who volunteers on the Boards of our Partner organisations! Our Partner Organisation, WRDA is seeking new board members. You can find out more here buff.ly/Z8QwHQM

We are involved in several campaigns and initiatives in Northern Ireland aimed at addressing poverty and supporting vulnerable communities. You can read our November Campaigns Update here buff.ly/HBatJA3

Our Partner, the Women's Resource and Development Agency, is launching their Strategic Plan for 2026-2030, and their Annual Report 2025 this Thursday, 6th Nov in NICVA at 11am. You can register for the event here buff.ly/dFJZILV Órlaithí Flynn MLA will be the guest speaker

We’ve submitted our response to the Breastfeeding Bill consultation, fully endorsing the WRDA led Women’s Policy Group’s position. buff.ly/zu1lziH This Bill has the potential to positively impact public health, equality, & human rights — but must be backed by real, sustained support for mothers

Check out our response to Breastfeeding Bill ➡️ Supports stronger breastfeeding protections ➡️ Stresses need for community-led maternal support (like WRDA's Mas project) ➡️ Calls for systemic improvements like an MBU for NI buff.ly/zu1lziH

October is #MenopauseAwarenessMonth and we're sharing menopause facts to celebrate the #ChangeOfLife

Getting Online is crucial ➡️ 61% of people worry about the security of their personal details online, holding them back from making the most of the interne Find out more here buff.ly/SZTJp2p

October is #MenopauseAwarenessMonth Follow us for a month filled with menopause myth busting and fact spreading!

Getting online is crucial ➡️ Shopping online can save you an average of £3.29 per purchase - yet one in 10 people aren’t confident managing finances online. Find out more here buff.ly/SZTJp2p

October is #MenopauseAwarenessMonth Follow us for a month filled with menopause myth busting and fact spreading!

Getting online is crucial ➡️ 90% of jobs are advertised online but over a 25% of people aren’t confident using the internet to compete for jobs ➡️ Shopping online saves you an average of £3.29 per purchase - yet 1 in 10 people aren’t confident managing finances online Find out more buff.ly/SZTJp2p

October is #MenopauseAwarenessMonth We're celebrating the "change of life" by busting some menopause myths and spreading some menopause facts!

Check out our directory of women's groups and community organisations buff.ly/94k1Q4C We have members based in every council area in NI

October is #MenopauseAwarenessMonth Follow us for a month filled with menopause myth busting and fact spreading!

Voices from the Ground: Why Women Say the Anti-Poverty Strategy Falls Short The majority of respondents (82%) rated the draft Anti-Poverty Strategy as ‘Poor’ Find out more here buff.ly/YetVQrD

October is #MenopauseAwarenessMonth There's more to menopause than hot flushes, if you think you may be experiencing menopausal symptoms speak to your GP.

The proposed Breastfeeding Bill would make it an offence to intentionally prevent or discourage a person from breastfeeding a child or expressing milk in a public space. the deadline for responses is 24th October 2025 Find out more buff.ly/MbpH2PW

October is #MenopauseAwarenessMonth Over the next few weeks we will be spreading some menopause facts and busting menopause myths

We are involved in a range of campaigns to improve the lives of women and our families in NI. Find out more in our Campaigns Update buff.ly/iJxiRja