More than 100 organisations across Scotland, including several in Renfrewshire North and West, will benefit from an additional £2.4 million in funding through the Delivering Equally Safe Fund.
This Scottish Government initiative supports third sector organisations and public bodies in delivering the objectives of Equally Safe – Scotland’s strategy to prevent and eradicate violence against women and girls.
Since 2021, frontline projects funded through Delivering Equally Safe have supported 67,004 adults, children, and young people.
With this latest uplift, total Scottish Government investment in the fund is set to reach £21.6 million for the coming year, subject to approval of the 2025-26 Budget.
Local organisations set to benefit include Glasgow and Clyde Rape Crisis, Inverclyde Women’s Aid, Renfrewshire Women’s Aid, Kibble Education and Care Centre, and Renfrewshire Council.
SNP MSP for Renfrewshire North and West, Natalie Don-Innes, welcomed the funding boost.
She said: “Grassroots organisations in Renfrewshire North and West – and across Scotland – play a vital role in tackling violence against women and girls. Their work is essential to building a society free from gender-based abuse.
“This additional funding will strengthen their efforts to prevent abuse and ensure survivors can access the support they need and deserve.”
Breakdown of funding for organisations serving Renfrewshire North and West:
- Glasgow and Clyde Rape Crisis – £549,483.00
- Inverclyde Rape Crisis SCIO – £219,757.00
- Kibble Education and Care Centre – £63,203.00
- Renfrewshire Council – £75,015.00
- Renfrewshire Council, Children’s Services, Women and Children First – £180,354.00
- Renfrewshire Women’s Aid SCIO – £109,052.00
Total – £1,196,864
You can find the full breakdown here: https://www.gov.scot/news/funding-boost-to-tackle-gender-based-violence.