Stirling and District Women's Aid

02/06/2026

🌟 A big shout out to Harbour Homes Scotland! 🌟

A huge thank you from everyone at Stirling and District Women's Aid for your recent donation of IT equipment for our main office 💻💜

Your generosity is greatly appreciated and makes a real difference to the work we do within our local community. Thank you! 🙌✨

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01/06/2026

🎉 As part of our 50th Anniversary celebrations, we're aiming to raise an incredible £50,000 💜

We're delighted to share our first fundraising update...

✨ So far, we've raised £3,609! ✨

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who has donated, organised events, taken on challenges and supported our campaign so far. We couldn't do it without your generosity, creativity and community spirit💜

While we still have a way to go to reach our £50,000 target, we're just getting started! 👏

👀 Keep an eye on our social media pages for exciting fundraising events coming up over the summer and throughout the year. Our team will also be taking part in the Kiltwalk, with more details to be announced soon!

💜 If you would like to support our campaign, please scan the QR code on this post or visit our JustGiving page at: https://www.justgiving.com/charity/stirlinganddistrictwomensaid

Thank you for being part of our journey💜

29/05/2026

✨ Today, as part of our Voices of Strength series we are sharing another powerful quote from a survivor of domestic abuse.

These words highlight that recovery may not always be linear, but every step forward - no matter how small - is a sign of incredible strength, resilience and courage 🌸

Please remember you are never alone and at Stirling and District Women's Aid we will always be here to help, whenever you are ready 💜

29/05/2026

The scheme set up by Victim Support Scotland and Scottish Women’s Aid, aims to ensure women and children can “access the right help”.

22/05/2026

22/05/2026

Today, as part of our Voices of Strength series 💜✨ we are sharing powerful quotes taken from our 2024–2025 Annual Report.

These heartfelt words come directly from women supported through our various services, including our IDAA Drop-In Service, Outreach Service and Refuge Service. 🏡🤝

Each quote is a reminder of the strength, resilience and courage shown by the women, children and young people we support every day. Their voices highlight the importance of ensuring every individual is treated with equality, empathy, dignity, and compassion 🌸

We are committed to empowering survivors, making sure their voices are heard, and supporting them throughout every stage of their journey towards safety, healing and freedom from abuse💜

20/05/2026

Today marks a moment that carries both weight and meaning.

At the High Court in Glasgow, as sentencing was delivered, staff from Dundee Women’s Aid stood together - not in celebration, but in quiet, unwavering solidarity. Solidarity with Kimberly. Solidarity with every woman whose voice was silenced too soon. Solidarity with those still living in fear.

This is a landmark moment - but not because it brings closure. There is no true closure in loss like this. Instead, it is a moment of recognition. A moment where the gravity of harm is named, where accountability is seen, and where the lives of women are acknowledged as deserving of protection, dignity, and justice.

This is not the end of anything.
It is a call to continue.

Gillian Boland
Service Director
Dundee Women’s Aid

20/05/2026

As we reflect following Mental Health Awareness Week, we wanted to share some important statistics highlighting the strong link between mental health and domestic abuse.

The statistics shared in today’s post come from the Safe and Well Spotlight Report by SafeLives, which explored the impact of domestic abuse on victims experiencing mental health difficulties. The report highlighted how domestic abuse can affect every aspect of a victim’s life - including emotional wellbeing, financial stability, physical health, relationships and access to support.

Research found that victims with mental health needs were more likely to:
▪️ Experience financial difficulties
▪️ Visit their GP or A&E before accessing specialist support
▪️ Face additional barriers when seeking help
▪️ Require support around drug and alcohol use
▪️ Experience longer-term impacts on their wellbeing and recovery

These statistics help shape discussions within training sessions delivered across our partner agencies. They highlight opportunities for:
✨ Early intervention and prevention
✨ Recognising hidden signs of abuse
✨ Improving professional responses
✨ Understanding the barriers women face when experiencing both domestic abuse and mental health difficulties
✨ Providing trauma-informed support to victims and survivors

Domestic abuse and mental health are deeply connected and raising awareness is an important step towards ensuring victims receive the understanding and support they deserve 💜

15/05/2026

🌸 Voices of Strength 🌸

As part of our series, we’re sharing another powerful message from a survivor of domestic abuse 💜

“Those days that you feel you cannot continue, remind yourself that it is your own strength that gets you through. That cannot be taken. You are a survivor. From one survivor to another, you are believed and you are not alone.”🌷

11/05/2026

✨ Team Development Day 2026 ✨

A fantastic day of learning, creativity and connection with our amazing team 💜

From exploring the new Scottish Women's Aid (SWA) National Quality Service Standards and improving our recording & reporting for greater impact 📊to getting hands-on with wreath making, painting bird feeders, plant pots… and even ni**le tassels! 🌿🪴🎨

Staff were also treated to gift packs filled with goodies, drinks and fidget toys which went down a treat 💝

Development days are vital as it provides a safe space where as a team we can spend time reflecting and findings ways to strengthen the support we provide to women, children and families in our local community ✨