23/01/2026
The IMPACT that this mammoth cut is going to have here is so depressing to think about.. The amount of mental health services, community groups, rural initiatives, young projects .. being affected, the amount of jobs lost... absolutely horrendous.
Come on Northern Ireland Executive, do something..
If you haven’t already heard, NICVA’s big campaign to put pressure on government, both in Westminster and here at home is well underway!
Here’s the amazing Traitors superstar Rachel Duffy backing the campaign at Stormont recently. 🎉 (Side note: ! ) Update: She won! Yay!
WBBNI were there too, standing with the sector to oppose a 64% funding cut that threatens jobs, vital services and support for thousands across Northern Ireland.
Cuts of this scale would never be accepted elsewhere and they must not be accepted here.
These services are lifelines for people facing disability, illness, caring responsibilities and barriers to work.
The campaign is calling on the UK Government and the NI Executive to:
• reverse the 70/30 funding split
• protect services through 2026/27
• commit to people-centred, co-designed funding
Northern Ireland deserves better.
Head to www.nicva.org/ for more info.
Reclaim the Agenda Northern Ireland Rural Women's Network Women's Resource and Development Agency Women's Support Network UK Government
📸 Press Eye / Kelvin Boyes
