Women's Regional Consortium
@wrc-ni.bsky.social
Women's Regional Consortium consists of 7 women’s sector organisations who have come together to provide a voice for women from disadvantaged and rural areas. http://t.co/iUQelwM341
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
You can read our December Campaigns Update here buff.ly/oLCytT7
January 29, 2026 at 9:55 AM
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
You can read our December Campaigns Update here buff.ly/oLCytT7
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.
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Our partner, WRDA have teamed up with Menstruation Matters. The survey seeks input from pupils, parents, and medical professionals.
buff.ly/jK1gnlZ
January 28, 2026 at 9:07 AM
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
Our partner, WRDA have teamed up with Menstruation Matters. The survey seeks input from pupils, parents, and medical professionals.
buff.ly/jK1gnlZ
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
The combination of poverty, caregiving responsibilities, trauma exposure and limited resources means that homelessness hits women particularly hard
Find out more
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.…
www.womensregionalconsortiumni.org.uk
January 27, 2026 at 9:43 AM
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
The combination of poverty, caregiving responsibilities, trauma exposure and limited resources means that homelessness hits women particularly hard
Find out more
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
This was a powerful and deeply reflective space bringing together practitioners who work cross community and cross border.
Find out more
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…
www.womensregionalconsortiumni.org.uk
January 26, 2026 at 9:17 AM
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
This was a powerful and deeply reflective space bringing together practitioners who work cross community and cross border.
Find out more
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
Find out more here buff.ly/T0UU6UU
January 24, 2026 at 11:22 AM
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
Find out more here buff.ly/T0UU6UU
Check out our latest Lobbying, Policy and Research Bulletin here buff.ly/P6owgSX
January 23, 2026 at 9:37 AM
Check out our latest Lobbying, Policy and Research Bulletin here buff.ly/P6owgSX
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
Find out more here buff.ly/QklAnwm
January 22, 2026 at 5:33 PM
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
Find out more here buff.ly/QklAnwm
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
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
January 14, 2026 at 9:07 AM
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
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
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
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
January 12, 2026 at 9:17 AM
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
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
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
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
January 8, 2026 at 9:55 AM
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
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
Reposted by Women's Regional Consortium
📽️ “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.
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.
December 16, 2025 at 9:26 PM
📽️ “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.
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
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
December 15, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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
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.
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.
December 12, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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.
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
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
December 11, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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
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
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
December 10, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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
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
December 9, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Check out our latest Lobbying, Policy and Research Bulletin here buff.ly/r5Qum3v
December 8, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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
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
December 8, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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
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
December 5, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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
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
December 4, 2025 at 9:55 AM
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
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
December 3, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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...
In NI 1/10 children live in households impacted by the limit
www.womensregionalconsortiumni.org.uk/2025/12/02/p...
December 2, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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...
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
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
December 2, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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
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
You can read our December Campaigns Update here buff.ly/Msd96oa
December 1, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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
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
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
November 28, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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
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