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Established in 1999 by Dame Margaret Barbour, with an initial donation from the Barbour trust of 250,000, the Womens Fund wants to ensure that all women have the opportunity to learn, grow and achieve.

In response to the difficult times in the sector when womens only services are under financial pressure, we are seeking to increase this permanent fund by a further 300,000 over 5 years so that we can support more local women to achieve their potential now and in the future.

We know that women need and want womens only services so that they feel safe, supported and confident when confronted by abuse, discrimination and a lack of opportunities. The fund therefore supports women only projects throughout Tyne & Wear and Northumberland.