Shetland Women's Aid

02/11/2026

A reminder we have our monthly drop-in at the Sexual Health Clinic tonight.

If you are being subjected to control, we know it can be incredibly difficult to contact us. Your appointment at the Sexual Health Clinic might be one of the only opportunities to be alone with a professional - and that's why we have our monthly drop-in.

As part of your appointment at the clinic, your sexual health practitioner will let you know that Shetland Women's Aid are present, and give you the opportunity to speak to one of our domestic abuse specialists in another room. You can also indicate that you would like to see us on the intake form you are given to complete at reception when you arrive at the Sexual Health Clinic.

All enquires will be handled discreetly and confidentially. You can speak to us about your own circumstances, or if you are worried about someone else. We are here to listen and support you.

For more information about the Sexual Health Clinic, or to make an appointment, please visit www.nhsshetland.scot/services/sexual-health-service or email [email protected]

31/10/2026

Throughout history, women have been persecuted, silenced, and punished for failing to conform to society's expectations.

Centuries later, many of us are still labelled "difficult", "hysterical" or "unruly" for challenging inequality, speaking out against injustice, or simply asserting our independence.

So, whether you're celebrating Samhain, Halloween, or simply enjoying the 31st of October today, let's celebrate the "witches" – women who refuse to be silenced, challenge the expectations placed upon them, and stand together for a more equal world.

After all, there's nothing more magical than a woman who knows her worth. ✨🖤

29/10/2026

At our AGM earlier this month, we said a heartfelt farewell to two of our longstanding Trustees, Val (Chair) and Tracy (Treasurer).

Our Trustees play a vital role in guiding and supporting the work of Shetland Women's Aid, generously volunteering their time, knowledge, and experience to help us make a difference in the lives of women, children, and young people across Shetland.

We are incredibly grateful to Val and Tracy for their years of dedication, commitment, and support, and for everything they have contributed to our organisation behind the scenes.

From all of us at Shetland Women's Aid, thank you both so much! We wish you all the very best for the future, and know that you will always be a part of SWA. 💙

13/10/2026

Some wonderful news for Shetland Women's Aid!

We're delighted to have recently been awarded £160,000 over the next four years from The Robertson Trust, helping us continue our vital work supporting women, children and young people affected by domestic abuse in Shetland.

At a time when charities and specialist services are facing significant financial pressures, this longer-term funding provides much-needed stability and allows us to plan ahead with greater confidence.

With demand for our services remaining high, sustainable funding continues to be a priority for Shetland Women's Aid. This award makes an important contribution towards our running costs, but ongoing investment and support remain essential to ensuring women, children and young people in Shetland can access the specialist, trauma-informed services they need.

A huge thank you to The Robertson Trust for their continued support and for recognising the importance of our work in the community.

08/10/2026

Our offices are closed today, Thursday 8th October, as our staff and trustees are attending a development day together. We will pick up any telephone messages and emails tomorrow morning.

If you need urgent support then please contact Scotland's Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline (details below) which is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you're in immediate danger, please phone 999.

Scotland's Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline
Online chat: www.sdafmh.org.uk
Call: 0800 027 1234
Email: [email protected]

05/10/2026

Vote for us at Tesco - every little helps! 💙❤️

Shetland Women's Aid are in the running to receive funding through Tesco's Fruit & Veg Grant Scheme. Customers in Lerwick can vote in store by putting their blue token in their preferred project until 30 November 2026. The project with the most votes receives £1,500, and second and third place receives £1,000 and £500 respectively.

We would be so grateful if you could use your vote for us, for our Crafting Healthy Futures project. Any money we win will go towards providing healthy snacks to children and young people of all genders attending our Junior Craftivism Club, which focusses on improving emotional wellbeing, building confidence, and developing positive relationships.

Our Junior Craftivism Club provides a safe and welcoming environment where young people can take part in a variety of creative activities that make them feel good, and benefit the community around them too. In previous sessions we've made "stress-busting" slime, chains of kindness, and paintings for local care homes. By offering healthy snacks free of charge, we can reduce barriers to participation, encourage social connection, and ensure all children attending have equal access to nutritious food in a safe environment.

While the club is generally open to all young people, we know that for children affected by domestic abuse and family breakdown, our Junior Craftivism Club provides a positive entry point into our Children and Young People's Service. To find out more about our CYP service and the support we can provide, please phone 01595 692070 or email [email protected].

01/10/2026

We're proud to officially launch Shetland Women's Aid's new Domestic Abuse Court Advocacy (DACA) Service.

While our team have supported women through the criminal justice process for many years, DACA formalises and strengthens this work. Our three Independent Domestic Abuse Advocates (IDAAs) have now completed accredited DACA training through SafeLives. The new service gives them direct access to up-to-date court information, allowing them to help women stay informed and supported throughout proceedings.

Like any of our services, women can self-refer to the DACA Service, and support from Shetland Women's Aid is always voluntary.

To find out more, please contact us on 01595 692070 or email [email protected]. In an emergency, always call 999.

29/09/2026

Violence against women needs to be talked about. It can also be difficult to see so much of it in the news. Whatever it brings up for you, you are not alone.

Shetland Women's Aid offers free, confidential support to women, children, and young people in Shetland affected by domestic abuse. To find out more, or to make a referral, please contact us. You can email [email protected] or phone 01595 692070. In an emergency, please dial 999.

27/09/2026

Details of our upcoming AGM. 💙

21/09/2026

Gentle reminder that applications close this Friday, 25th September, at 4pm.

Are you passionate about the work that we do, and want to join our team? We have a vacancy for a Practice & Services Manager.

We're looking for looking for a compassionate, reflective, and values-led feminist practitioner to join our management team and help us continue to deliver safe, high-quality specialist services for women, children and young people across affected by domestic abuse across Shetland.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong frontline experience ready to take the next step in their career, or for an existing manager looking to bring their skills and experience to a specialist domestic abuse service.

You will take the lead in the day-to-day management and practice oversight of our frontline services, supporting our team to provide safe, consistent, and high-quality support to women, children and young people affected by domestic abuse and other forms of gender-based violence. The role includes providing supervision to frontline staff, overseeing referrals, assessments, caseloads and service delivery, and supporting our staff with complex cases, risk assessments, and safety planning. You will work collaboratively with partner agencies, ensuring the voices of those with lived experience shape our service. Trauma-informed, you will promote reflective practice and support staff wellbeing, contributing to the ongoing development, quality and improvement of our services.

To receive full details of the post and how to apply please phone 01595 692070 or email [email protected]. Our opening hours are Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm.

The closing date for applications is 4pm on Friday 25th September 2026.