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We provide confidential support, information and emergency accommodation for women and children affected by domestic abuse.

Our Ethos:

Our strong ethos has been built upon our rich heritage of campaigning to end domestic abuse, which began in the 1970s and continues to be based upon our working premise of: for women, with women, by women which is inherent in our service development and delivery. Our Core Aims:

- Engage with women, children and young people, to give them a voice and ensure they inform all aspects of service development and delivery.
- Provide trauma informed specialised services to women, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse.
- Deliver preventative education programmes in schools and community settings to promote healthy non-abusive relationships and share key safeguarding messages.
- Educate and inform the public, private, voluntary, statutory and community sectors of the context and impact of domestic abuse.
- Provide quality assured education and training to a wide audience, to increase capacity to respond to domestic abuse.
- Monitor, influence and respond to government policy and legislation as a Subject Matter Expert, giving a voice to survivors of domestic abuse.
- Work in partnership, sharing our expertise with all relevant agencies to ensure a joined-up response to domestic abuse

Our Vision:

Our vision for the 21st century is the elimination of domestic abuse. Our Mission:

Women’s Aid exists to challenge attitudes, structures and systems which perpetuate domestic abuse. We seek through our work to enable women, children and young people to live free from violence and abuse. Our mission is:

- To provide safety and support for women and children who experience domestic abuse.
- To work for and with women and children to ensure their voices are heard and their needs are met.
- To challenge attitudes and beliefs that perpetuate domestic abuse as a form of violence against women.

13/10/2026

Thank you so much to a family friendly fundraising event held last weekend which raised over £600 for our services! 🌟 Thank you to all involved, and to Albion Star football club who helped with tickets and the ballots.

12/10/2026

Today marks the beginning of Anti-Slavery Week for 2026. This week takes place from 12-18 October, and Anti-Slavery Day will be marked on Saturday 17th October.

Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking (MSHT) includes domestic servitude, organ harvesting as well as labour, sexual and criminal exploitation. Often this may involve coercing those in debt bo***ge.

This week is a time to raise awareness of modern slavery, human trafficking and forced labour. It's also a chance to show what's being done to address these issues in organisations and supply chains.

Visit our website for more information at belfastwomensaid.org.uk.

10/10/2026

Our One Stop Shop at 2 Royal Avenue is next on Monday 12th October from 10.30am-12.30pm. This drop-in service is free and confidential, and no appointment is needed. Come have a chat with us and see how we can support you.

08/10/2026

October is Positive Ageing Month!

During the month of October, a month-long programme of events and activities are taking place in the community to support wellbeing, reduce isolation and loneliness, and provide positive opportunities for connections for older people.

Full details of all activities taking place during Positive Ageing Month are available online:
www.belfastcity.gov.uk/events/positive-ageing-month

Photo creds: Belfast City Council

06/10/2026

Delighted to be at a service of thanksgiving at St Anne's Cathedral during which HSCNI were awarded the George Cross. 💜

05/10/2026

The next drop in at Shankill Shared Women's Centre will be on Wednesday 7th October, 10am-12pm. Come and have a chat with us, and see how we can support you 💜

01/10/2026

Today is International Day of Older Persons 💜

Every year, Women’s Aid support hundreds of older women who have experienced abuse for many years, even decades. Domestic abuse doesn’t have an age limit and it’s never okay.

For info on support, please call us on 028 9066 6049 or visit our website www.belfastwomensaid.org.uk.

27/09/2026

Our next One Stop Shop in Downpatrick will be on Tuesday 29th September from 10am-12pm.

Free, confidential support for all women experiencing domestic abuse. No appointment is needed! Come have a chat with us 💜

25/09/2026

The One Stop Shop at Royal Avenue will be on this Monday coming (28th September) from 10.30am-12.30pm.

We're here to support you and our doors are open. The One Stop Shop is free and confidential, with access to multi-agency support.

23/09/2026

Delighted to have Minister of Justice Naomi Long MLA to our offices where she met with members of our trafficking team and with victims and survivors of human trafficking and modern slavery.

Address

30 Adelaide Park
Belfast
BT96FY

Telephone

+442890666049

Website

http://www.belfastwomensaid.org.uk/

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