Stirling and District Women's Aid

Stirling and District Women's Aid We are a voluntary organisation which provides support, advice and refuge accommodation to women and children who have experienced domestic abuse.

Domestic abuse is the physical, emotional, sexual or financial violence that takes place within an intimate relationship, such as with a partner, boyfriend or husband. Domestic abuse involves coercive and controlling behaviour, and does not always involve physical violence. Most domestic abuse is perpetrated by men against women and children, but this is not always the case. Stirling and District

Women's Aid is open to women who have experience of domestic abuse within same sex relationships, and to transgender women. Physical abuse could include slapping, punching, strangling, scalding, burning and the use of weapons. Emotional abuse could include being insulted and put down, being threatened, being prevented from seeing your friends of family. It could also involve being made fun of because of your race, sexual orientation or gender identity. Sexual abuse is any sexual behaviour that you do not want and have not consented to. This could include unwanted touching, feeling pressured to take part in sexual acts that you're not comfortable with, being made to view sexual images and rape. Financial abuse could include not allowing you to have access to the money that you need or not allowing you to go out to work to earn money. If you're worried that some of these things are going on in your relationship, then help and support is available from Stirling and District Women's Aid.

🏳️‍🌈 This Pride Month, we're raising awareness around domestic abuse in LGBTQ+ communities.Domestic abuse can affect any...
15/06/2026

🏳️‍🌈 This Pride Month, we're raising awareness around domestic abuse in LGBTQ+ communities.

Domestic abuse can affect anyone, regardless of their s*xual orientation or gender identity. Yet LGBTQ+ survivors often face unique barriers to seeking help, including fear of discrimination, not being believed, or having their identity used against them.

Research shows that between 25% and 40% of LGBTQ+ people will experience domestic abuse in their lifetime, with trans and bis*xual people facing disproportionately higher rates.

Abuse is not always physical. It can include emotional manipulation, coercive control, financial abuse, threats to "out" someone, misgendering, deadnaming, or using a person's identity as a tool of control.

This Pride Month, let's create communities where everyone feels safe, respected, and able to seek help without fear💜

Here are some helpful resources who you can contact if you are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse in your relationship, or if you are worried about someone:

Galop: The National LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline
☎️Phone: 0800 999 5428
✉️ Email: [email protected].
🌐 Website: https://www.galop.org.uk/
Galop is the UK’s national anti-abuse charity for the LGBT+ community, providing free, confidential support for victims of domestic abuse, s*xual violence, hate crime, and so-called conversion therapy.

Stirling Women's Aid
☎️ 01786 470897
📍 Unit 7, Arcade, Stirling, FK8 1AX
🌐 https://www.stirlingwomensaid.co.uk/
We provide confidential support, advocacy and refuge services for women, children and young people experiencing domestic abuse. We may be able to provide support, or if more appropriate we can signpost to a specialist service who can help.

Scotland's Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline (24/7)
☎️ 0800 027 1234
📱 Text/WhatsApp: 07401 288595
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 https://www.sdafmh.org.uk/en/
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for anyone experiencing domestic abuse.

Forth Valley R**e Crisis
☎️ 01786 439244
📱 Text/WhatsApp: 07401 288595
✉️ support@forthvalleyr**ecrisis.org.uk
🌐 https://www.forthvalleyr**ecrisis.org.uk/
Free and confidential information, advocacy and support to anyone 13 and over in Forth Valley affected by any form of s*xual violence.

12/06/2026

🏳️‍🌈 FULL LINE UP!

Here is your incredible Stirling Pride 2026 Line Up!

We can't wait to see you on the 29th August 2026 on King Street!

12/06/2026

Following the scenes of disorder and violence in some parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland last night, we want to express our solidarity with the victims and communities affected. Our thoughts are with Stephen Ogilvie and his family. We are also deeply concerned by the racist intimidation and threats towards migrants and communities of colour in Scotland. This is totally unacceptable; risks harm to individuals and damaging the fabric of our communities.

We are particularly alarmed that the rhetoric of “protecting” women and children is being used to justify attacks on minority communities. As a leading feminist organisation, we are clear: this racism does nothing to protect women and puts women of colour at greater risk of harm. It also distracts from the vital work needed to prevent violence against women and girls in Scotland.

We will not stand by while women’s rights are misused to advance divisive, racist agendas.

🔧💻 Website Maintenance Notice 💻🔧Our website is currently down while we carry out some essential maintenance. This may al...
12/06/2026

🔧💻 Website Maintenance Notice 💻🔧

Our website is currently down while we carry out some essential maintenance. This may also temporarily affect our email service 📧

📞 If you have contacted us by email over the weekend and have not received a response, please give us a call on Monday at 01786 469518.

💜 If you need support in the meantime, you can contact the Scottish Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline (SDAFMH) on 0800 027 1234.

Thank you for your patience and understanding 💜

10/06/2026

💜 It takes immense courage to speak openly about experiences of domestic abuse, and we want to acknowledge the bravery shown in sharing this story.

Stories like this help to challenge some of the common myths and misconceptions surrounding domestic abuse. Too often, people ask, "Why didn't they just leave?" when the reality is that leaving an abusive relationship can be one of the most difficult and dangerous times for a survivor.

By sharing lived experiences, raising awareness, and having open conversations, we can help others better understand the complexities of abuse and reduce the stigma that many survivors face. Social media can be a powerful tool in helping people access information, recognise the signs of abuse, and learn about the support that is available.

If this story resonates with you or someone you know, please remember that support is available.

💜 Together, we can continue to challenge myths, raise awareness, and create safer communities where survivors are believed, supported, and empowered.

🚩 Know the signs of domestic abuse and coercive control 🚩Abuse isn't always physical. Coercive control is a pattern of b...
10/06/2026

🚩 Know the signs of domestic abuse and coercive control 🚩

Abuse isn't always physical. Coercive control is a pattern of behaviour designed to dominate, isolate and control another person.

⚠️ The signs and examples shown are not an exhaustive list. Domestic abuse and coercive control can take many forms and every person's experience is different.

📞 If you're concerned about your relationship or worried about someone you know, support is available:

Local Support
📍 Stirling Women's Aid
☎️ 01786 470897
📍 Unit 7, Arcade, Stirling, FK8 1AX
🌐 Stirling Women's Aid website - https://www.stirlingwomensaid.co.uk/
Provides confidential support, advocacy and refuge services for women, children and young people experiencing domestic abuse.

National Support (Scotland)
📞 Scotland's Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline (24/7)
☎️ 0800 027 1234
📱 Text/WhatsApp: 07401 288595
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 Scotland's Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline - https://www.sdafmh.org.uk/en/contact-us/
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for anyone experiencing domestic abuse, as well as friends, family members and professionals seeking advice.

🌈 Happy Pride Month 🌈Celebrating love, diversity, equality and inclusionBe proud. Be visible. Be yourself. 💜 ...
08/06/2026

🌈 Happy Pride Month 🌈

Celebrating love, diversity, equality and inclusion

Be proud. Be visible. Be yourself. 💜

🌟 A big shout out to Harbour Homes Scotland! 🌟A huge thank you from everyone at Stirling and District Women's Aid for yo...
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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🎉 As part of our 50th Anniversary celebrations, we're aiming to raise an incredible £50,000 💜We're delighted to share ou...
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💜

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

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Unit 7, Stirling Arcade
Stirling
FK81AX

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

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01786 470897

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