WAOW! Magherafelt WI presents £1,000 to Mid Ulster Women’s Aid. Pictured at the cheque presentation, from left, outgoing President Fern McCracken, Izette Hunter and Maggie Bryson of Causeway & Mid Ulster Women’s Aid, and newly elected President Rosemary Hawthorne. The £1,000 donation was raised through a fundraising coffee morning held by Magherafelt WI at St Swithin’s Church Hall on 11th April 2026. ... See MoreSee Less
A big thank you to alexandradaly_ni who has chosen to support us in the ‘walking for strength, walking for change’ Ballymoney to Belfast (42 miles) Your donation will support many women and children in our services. Amazing & thanks again 🩷🩷 ... See MoreSee Less
A big thank you to Muriel (McDonalds People and Culture manager) who arranged a coffee morning today for our Starfish Project in Cookstown. Pictured alongside is Sonia from the Project 💐🌼. We appreciate your support thanks again ... See MoreSee Less
Come along to our One Stop Shop on 4th August and 1st September at our Abbey Street Offices Coleraine. Housing Rights Coleraine Jobs & Benefits Northern Ireland and causeway Community Advice Causeway and our specialist support workers will be in attendance. @followers ... See MoreSee Less
Does someone in your life constantly criticise you, monitor your movements, control your finances, isolate you from friends and family, or make you feel afraid?
Domestic abuse is a pattern of controlling behaviour that can take many forms and often escalates over time. It isn't always physical.
If you're worried about your relationship or someone else's, we're here to listen.
Contact us on 03003731055 or email admin@cmuwa.org.uk
Admin fees are illegal for things like: ✅checking your credit ✅ checking your guarantor ✅ deposit administration ✅ tenancy administration
Contact our helpline for advice if an agent asks you to pay these fees when organising a viewing. Call 02890245640 to speak to an adviser or chat online at housingrights.org.uk.
📣 Applications for Free School Meals and Uniform Allowance for the upcoming academic year are now open!
If you are in receipt of one of the following, you will need to upload a Proof of Benefit letter when applying for Free School Meals and Uniform Allowance for the 2026/27 academic year:
➡️ Income Related Employment and Support Allowance ➡️ Guarantee Element of State Pension Credit
You can request a Proof of Benefit letter online: t.co/vhcVyDRoi5 (It will take at least five days to be sent to you)
If you receive Universal Credit, you do not need the Proof of Benefit Letter. However, you will need to upload evidence of your Universal Credit entitlement when you apply.
If you have a little one who will be starting preschool or primary school soon, then this 4 week course is for you! You will be given lots of tips on how to improve your child's school readiness. Creche spaces are available! Just send Elisha a message to book your place! ... See MoreSee Less
My colleague Cllr Katherine Newman and I will bring this Notice of Motion before Committee on the 15th of June. If we are serious about ending violence against women and girls we need to: 👉 Increase funding to organisations such as Women's Aid. 👉 Fund refuge and direct services as opposed to only prevention work. 👉 Create an emergency fund for women and girls in domestic abuse situations. @top fans ... See MoreSee Less
Thank you so much to Cllr Frances Burton for visiting us and presenting us with a cheque for £550 on behalf of Mid Ulster District Council!
Your support is invaluable and this money will support the women children and young people we work with 💜As her term comes to an end, Chair of the Council, Cllr Frances Burton is pictured presenting a cheque with representatives from Women's Aid.
Money was raised from ticket sales at two of our successful Women's events that took place in March of this year. ... See MoreSee Less
“Everyone in Northern Ireland has the right to feel safe in our society, regardless of their background.
In 2024/25 alone, Women’s Aid proudly supported hundreds of women, children and young people who spoke 53 different languages, all living in and contributing to our communities here.
No one has the right to make anyone feel unsafe. If you do feel unsafe, please know that Women’s Aid is here to listen.
Information on services across Northern Ireland is available in multiple languages: womensaidni.org/resources/leaflets” ... See MoreSee Less
WAOW!
Magherafelt WI presents £1,000 to Mid Ulster Women’s Aid. Pictured at the cheque presentation, from left, outgoing President Fern McCracken, Izette Hunter and Maggie Bryson of Causeway & Mid Ulster Women’s Aid, and newly elected President Rosemary Hawthorne. The £1,000 donation was raised through a fundraising coffee morning held by Magherafelt WI at St Swithin’s Church Hall on 11th April 2026. ... See MoreSee Less
Our offices will be closed on Monday 31st August and reopen on the 1st September.
Please contact the Domestic and Sexual Violence helpline on 0808 802 1414 if you require urgent support. ... See MoreSee Less
A big thank you to alexandradaly_ni who has chosen to support us in the ‘walking for strength, walking for change’ Ballymoney to Belfast (42 miles) Your donation will support many women and children in our services. Amazing & thanks again 🩷🩷 ... See MoreSee Less
A big thank you to Muriel (McDonalds People and Culture manager) who arranged a coffee morning today for our Starfish Project in Cookstown. Pictured alongside is Sonia from the Project 💐🌼. We appreciate your support thanks again ... See MoreSee Less
Come along to our One Stop Shop on 4th August and 1st September at our Abbey Street Offices Coleraine. Housing Rights Coleraine Jobs & Benefits Northern Ireland and causeway Community Advice Causeway and our specialist support workers will be in attendance.
@followers ... See MoreSee Less
Does someone in your life constantly criticise you, monitor your movements, control your finances, isolate you from friends and family, or make you feel afraid?
Domestic abuse is a pattern of controlling behaviour that can take many forms and often escalates over time. It isn't always physical.
If you're worried about your relationship or someone else's, we're here to listen.
Contact us on 03003731055 or email admin@cmuwa.org.uk
Visit our website: www.causewayandmidulsterwomensaid.org.uk ... See MoreSee Less
No more… enough is enough 💜Close relative of Ballymena double murder-suicide suspect first on scene of family tragedy
www.itv.com/news/utv/2026-07-15/community-gathers-for-vigil-after-ballymena-tragedy ... See MoreSee Less
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We are hiring:
Causeway & Mid-Ulster Women’s Aid are recruiting for the following permanent posts based in Cookstown Refuge:
Family Support Worker 16 hrs pw (10865.92 gross per annum)
Family Support Worker 23hrs pw (15619.76 gross per annum)
Benefits of working with us:
o 8% Employer Contribution to Pension
o 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 with additional years’ service)
o Additional 13 days customary holidays (Bank Holidays) per year
o Employee Assistance Programme to include free independent and confidential counselling service.
o Specialised Training Packages
For an application pack please email admin@cmuwa.org.uk
quoting reference.
Electronic copies are available on the Causeway & Mid-Ulster Women’s Aid website. www.causewayandmidulsterwomensaid.org.uk/job-vacancies/
closing date 31 July 2026 ... See MoreSee Less
Admin fees are illegal for things like:
✅checking your credit
✅ checking your guarantor
✅ deposit administration
✅ tenancy administration
Contact our helpline for advice if an agent asks you to pay these fees when organising a viewing.
Call 02890245640 to speak to an adviser or chat online at housingrights.org.uk.
Read our news article on the Regulation of Letting Agents:
housingrights.org.uk/.../regulation-letting-agents ... See MoreSee Less
📣 Applications for Free School Meals and Uniform Allowance for the upcoming academic year are now open!
If you are in receipt of one of the following, you will need to upload a Proof of Benefit letter when applying for Free School Meals and Uniform Allowance for the 2026/27 academic year:
➡️ Income Related Employment and Support Allowance
➡️ Guarantee Element of State Pension Credit
You can request a Proof of Benefit letter online: t.co/vhcVyDRoi5 (It will take at least five days to be sent to you)
If you receive Universal Credit, you do not need the Proof of Benefit Letter. However, you will need to upload evidence of your Universal Credit entitlement when you apply.
More information on eligibility and supporting documentation can be found at www.eani.org.uk/fsm ... See MoreSee Less
*** SOME SPACES STILL AVAILABLE!***
If you have a little one who will be starting preschool or primary school soon, then this 4 week course is for you! You will be given lots of tips on how to improve your child's school readiness.
Creche spaces are available!
Just send Elisha a message to book your place! ... See MoreSee Less
My colleague Cllr Katherine Newman and I will bring this Notice of Motion before Committee on the 15th of June.
If we are serious about ending violence against women and girls we need to:
👉 Increase funding to organisations such as Women's Aid.
👉 Fund refuge and direct services as opposed to only prevention work.
👉 Create an emergency fund for women and girls in domestic abuse situations.
@top fans ... See MoreSee Less
Thank you so much to Cllr Frances Burton for visiting us and presenting us with a cheque for £550 on behalf of Mid Ulster District Council!
Your support is invaluable and this money will support the women children and young people we work with 💜As her term comes to an end, Chair of the Council, Cllr Frances Burton is pictured presenting a cheque with representatives from Women's Aid.
Money was raised from ticket sales at two of our successful Women's events that took place in March of this year. ... See MoreSee Less
“Everyone in Northern Ireland has the right to feel safe in our society, regardless of their background.
In 2024/25 alone, Women’s Aid proudly supported hundreds of women, children and young people who spoke 53 different languages, all living in and contributing to our communities here.
No one has the right to make anyone feel unsafe. If you do feel unsafe, please know that Women’s Aid is here to listen.
Information on services across Northern Ireland is available in multiple languages: womensaidni.org/resources/leaflets” ... See MoreSee Less