The second round of the Stand With Us Fund is now open and offers one-year grants of up to £25k to organisations delivering frontline services addressing male violence against women and girls in the UK.
Originally started with money raised by Reclaim These Streets in the wake of the appalling kidnap, rape and murder of Sarah Everard by a serving Metropolitan Police Officer, the Fund was designed in close consultation with violence against women and girls sector experts and aims to strengthen organisations run by and for women who stand up and take action every single day to build safer futures for women and girls.
Women-led charities are vital in supporting women and girls who are affected by male violence but many of these organisations face severe underfunding and are struggling to meet escalating costs amid rising demand.
The Stand With Us Fund exists to address these challenges. The Fund supports organisations to become stronger and more effective; better meeting the needs of women and girls and influencing wider change for all women and girls across the UK. Organisations can apply for up to £25,000 to fund areas related to organisational development, including strategy, governance, leadership, movement building, alliances, fundraising, impact, systems and processes.
Rebecca Gill, CEO of Rosa said:
“The depth and breadth of the work done by women’s and girls’ organisations working to address male violence cannot be overstated. They provide emergency help for women and children and a safe space to escape to. They offer unique and critical services, such as employment training, psychological support and legal advice, confidence building, and relocation help, such as with tenancies or finding new schooling, to help women and children to stay safe.”
The Stand With Us Fund aims to enable organisations to be in a stronger position to survive, thrive and grow by investing in organisational development work. The Fund will close for applications on 5pm on Tuesday 30th July 2024. Visit the fund page for more information about the Stand With Us fund, including how to apply, application guidance and FAQs.
