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Women's Regional Consortium @wrc-ni.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

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/oLCytT7

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Women's Regional Consortium @wrc-ni.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Toilet access is a human right, is it being restricted in your child’s school? Our partner, WRDA have teamed up with Menstruation Matters. The survey seeks input from pupils, parents, and medical professionals. buff.ly/jK1gnlZ

WRDA and Menstruation Matters survey on access to toilet facilities in schools.

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Women's Regional Consortium @wrc-ni.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Homelessness is rising in NI. Between April and September 2025 alone, more than 8,200 households reported homelessness The combination of poverty, caregiving responsibilities, trauma exposure and limited resources means that homelessness hits women particularly hard Find out more

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Cost of being Homeless - Women's Regional Consortium

Homelessness is rising in Northern Ireland, with thousands of households presenting as homeless each year. Between April and September 2025 alone, more than 8,200 households reported homelessness.…

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Women's Regional Consortium @wrc-ni.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Charmain from our Partner, NIRWN, had the privilege of attending “In the Midst of Trauma – A Collective Journey” at Corrymeela. This was a powerful and deeply reflective space bringing together practitioners who work cross community and cross border. Find out more

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In the Midst of Trauma – A Collective Journey” at Corrymeela. - Women's Regional Consortium

Charmain had the privilege of attending “In the Midst of Trauma – A Collective Journey” at Corrymeela. This was a powerful and deeply reflective space bringing together practitioners who work cross…

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Women's Regional Consortium @wrc-ni.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

WOMEN’STEC are delighted to have received a Laptop Donation from Community Finance Ireland to Support Growth in IT and Technology Training Find out more here buff.ly/T0UU6UU

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Women's Regional Consortium @wrc-ni.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Check out our latest Lobbying, Policy and Research Bulletin here buff.ly/P6owgSX

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Women's Regional Consortium @wrc-ni.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

There are a range of consultations open at the moment, each one an opportunity to have your say! Find out more here buff.ly/QklAnwm

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Women's Regional Consortium @wrc-ni.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Funding Opportunity! Support While Waiting Grant Scheme 2025/2026 Find out more: buff.ly/uQ6OaaY ▶️ How much is available: £5000 - £30000 ▶️ Who can apply: Voluntary & community sector orgs delivering community‑based support for people on HSC waiting lists ▶️ Deadline: 12pm 30 January 2026

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Women's Regional Consortium @wrc-ni.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Funding Opportunity! Community Relations Council (CRC) – Community Relations / Cultural Diversity Small Grants Scheme Find out more: buff.ly/uQ6OaaY ▶️ How much is available: £10000 max ▶️ Who can apply: Groups addressing sectarianism/racism ▶️ Deadline: 4pm on 27 February 2026

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Women's Regional Consortium @wrc-ni.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Funding Opportunity! Three new funds from the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland Find out more: buff.ly/uQ6OaaY ▶️ How much is available: £3000-£5000 ▶️ Who can apply: varies depending on fund ▶️ Deadline: Midday on 26 January 2026

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NICVA @nicva.org · 16/12/2025

📽️ “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.

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Women's Regional Consortium @wrc-ni.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

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

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Women's Regional Consortium @wrc-ni.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

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.

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Women's Regional Consortium @wrc-ni.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

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

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Women's Regional Consortium @wrc-ni.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

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

TWN, WCD, WRDA, NIRWN, Womens Tec, WSN, FWIN.

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Women's Regional Consortium @wrc-ni.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

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

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Women's Regional Consortium @wrc-ni.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

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

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Women's Regional Consortium @wrc-ni.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

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

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Women's Regional Consortium @wrc-ni.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

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

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Women's Regional Consortium @wrc-ni.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

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

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Women's Regional Consortium @wrc-ni.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

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

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Women's Regional Consortium @wrc-ni.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

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...

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Women's Regional Consortium @wrc-ni.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

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

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Women's Regional Consortium @wrc-ni.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

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Women's Regional Consortium @wrc-ni.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

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

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Women's Regional Consortium @wrc-ni.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

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

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Women's Regional Consortium @wrc-ni.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

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

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Women's Regional Consortium @wrc-ni.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

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

Women Centre Derry is delighted to offer a free 7-week HENRY (Health, Exercise, Nutrition for the Really Young) programme designed for parents and carers of young children.
This friendly, practical course helps you build healthy routines at home and boosts confidence around parenting, mealtimes and wellbeing.

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Reclaim the Agenda @reclaimtheagenda.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

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

What is economic abuse Sharon Coyle Surviving Economic Abuse

‘Without economic safety, there is no physical safety. When a perpetrator controls economic resources, it becomes incredibly difficult to leave. And here in Northern Ireland, where we face a femicide crisis, it’s important to note that Home Office data shows a third of domestic homicides include evidence of economic issues.’

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Women's Regional Consortium @wrc-ni.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

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

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Women's Regional Consortium @wrc-ni.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

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...

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Women's Regional Consortium @wrc-ni.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

“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

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Women's Resource and Development Agency @wrda-team.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

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

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Raise Your Voice @raiseyourvoiceni.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

'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...

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Women's Regional Consortium @wrc-ni.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

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!

Teresa Lambe, Associate Professor at Jenner Institute, University of Oxford, co-designed the Oxford AstraZeneca covid-19 vaccine

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Women's Regional Consortium @wrc-ni.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

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!

Emma Teeling, Associate Professor, School of Biology & Environmental Science, University College Dublin

co-founder of the international Bat1K project to map the genomes of all species of bat

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Women's Regional Consortium @wrc-ni.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

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.

Eleanor Maguire, Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience, University College London.

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NICVA @nicva.org · 10/11/2025

✨ 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

Graphic for Rosa's Voices from the Frontline fund

Graphic for Cash for Kids' Mission Christmas

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NICVA @nicva.org · 10/11/2025

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

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The Voluntary Sector Is Staring Over a Cliff—And Westminster Must Act Now

Celine McStravick is the CEO of NICVA This week’s Northern Ireland Affairs Committee hearing laid bare a troubling truth: the voluntary and community sector in Northern Ireland is teetering on the edg...

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Women's Regional Consortium @wrc-ni.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

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.

Lydia Lynch, Instructor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School.

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Women's Regional Consortium @wrc-ni.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

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

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Women's Regional Consortium @wrc-ni.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

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

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Women's Regional Consortium @wrc-ni.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

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

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Women's Regional Consortium @wrc-ni.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

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

Órlaithí Flynn MLA chair of all party group on women's health.

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Women's Regional Consortium @wrc-ni.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

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

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Women's Regional Consortium @wrc-ni.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

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

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Women's Regional Consortium @wrc-ni.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

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

You do not need to stop taking HRT at 60

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Women's Regional Consortium @wrc-ni.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

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

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Women's Regional Consortium @wrc-ni.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

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

There is no evidence HRT causes weight gain.

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Women's Regional Consortium @wrc-ni.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

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

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