Ending Violence Against Women and Girls

Violence against women and girls is a systemic and deep-rooted problem in our society. It is a problem that is hidden in plain sight, and every day, we see how it affects the lives of women and girls, wherever they learn, live, and work. The Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG) Strategic Framework will address the whole range of gender-based violence, abuse and harm which is disproportionately experienced by women and girls, and which is rooted in gender inequality. 

Let's work together to create a changed society where women and girls are free from all forms of gender-based violence, abuse, and harm, including the attitudes, systems, and structural inequalities that cause them.

Read the  EVAWG Strategic Framework (PDF, 1 MB) (opens new window)

Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Change Fund Grant Programme 2025-2026

The Change Fund will help to mobilise grassroots action, support innovative delivery, and maximise the impact of community-led initiatives that contribute to the prevention outcomes of the EVAWG Strategic Framework. These are:

Outcome 1: Changed attitudes, behaviours, and culture - Everyone in society understands what violence against women and girls is, including its root causes, and plays an active role in preventing it.

Outcome 2: Healthy, respectful relationships - Everyone in society is equipped and empowered to enjoy healthy, respectful relationships.

Outcome 3: Women and girls are safe and feel safe everywhere - Organisations and institutions across government and society embed the prevention of violence against women and girls in all that they do, so that women and girls are safe and feel safe everywhere.

Tier 1: grants between £1,000 and £5,000

Tier 2: grants between £5,001 and £15,000

Tier 3: grants between £15,001 and up to £25,000

Funding applications open on Thursday 6 March 2025 and close on Thursday 3 April at 4pm.

View Guidance notes:  Guidance Notes and Criteria (PDF, 362 KB) (opens new window)

View application form:  Change Fund Application Form (Word doc, 204 KB) (opens new window)

Upcoming Events

Join us at one of our upcoming Change Fund Workshops, these events are to publicise the initiative and launch the Change Fund, which will fund local voluntary and community groups to address the issues raised in the Framework.

Please join us to find out more how your group / organisation can help End Violence Against Women and Girls. 

The Change Fund Workshop @ Strangford Arms Hotel | Wednesday, March 19 | 1:30 - 3:30pm

The Change Fund is open to community groups and organisations throughout the borough, to engage in projects to End Violence Against Women and Girls.

Key organisations will be available to advise and support you as you develop ideas and projects, with a view to submitting your application to The Change Fund.

Reserve your FREE place at The Change Fund Workshop Tickets, Wed, Mar 19, 2025 at 1:30 PM | Eventbrite 

The Change Fund Workshop Online | Tuesday, March 25 | 7 - 8pm 

The Change Fund is open to community groups and organisations throughout the borough, to engage in projects to End Violence Against Women and Girls.

Key organisations will be available to advise and support you as you develop ideas and projects, with a view to submitting your application to The Change Fund.

Reserve your FREE place at The Change Fund Workshop Tickets, Tue, Mar 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite 

For any further enquires please contact EVAWG@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk

Find out more about our partner organisations

• Kilcooley Women's Centre Kilcooley Women's Centre | Bangor | Social Enterprise
• Nexus Home - Nexus NI
• Onus Domestic violence and abuse training | ONUS Training
• White Ribbon End male violence against women
• Women's Aid North Down & Ards Women's Aid Homepage
• YMCA Lisburn - ymca Ireland