Equally Safe is Scotland’s strategy to prevent and eradicate violence against women and girls. It was developed by the Scottish Government and COSLA and sets out a vision of a strong and flourishing Scotland where all individuals are equally safe and respected, and where women and girls live free from all forms of violence and abuse and the attitudes that help perpetuate it.
Delivering Equally Safe is the Scottish Government’s funding programme to support third sector organisations and public bodies contribute to the objectives, priorities and outcomes of the Equally Safe Strategy.
In 2021 the Scottish Government’s Delivering Equally Safe fund committed £38 million initially over two years to 121 projects focused on providing vital support to survivors, and on essential work to tackle gender-based violence through preventative measures. The fund has since been extended to run from October 2021 to March 2025.
Delivering Equally Safe funding is managed by Inspiring Scotland on behalf of the Scottish Government.
You can see a full list of organisations and details on the projects funded through Delivering Equally Safe here.
“There is one universal truth, applicable to all countries, cultures and communities: violence against women is never acceptable, never excusable, never tolerable.”
– United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-Moon
This page provides key information for Delivering Equally Safe funded organisations including dates, templates and guidance for reporting, as well as resources and recordings from training and learning sessions.
You can access the DES Resources Page here.
You will need a password to access this page. The password has been shared with all funded organisations.
If you have any questions, please contact DESEnquiries@inspiringscotland.org.uk.
Each year between the 25th November and 10th December communities across the world take part in 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence. The campaign calls for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls.
We have pulled together information on the events that Delivering Equally Safe funded organisations are hosting this year. Events range from open days, to speeches, training and online sessions. Topics include tackling economic abuse, how the media shapes attitudes, young people’s activism, and the relationship between disability and GBV.
If you would like to add or update an existing event, please contact DESEnquiries@inspiringscotland.org.uk.
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Originally from Lancashire Irene moved to Scotland in the 80’s. Irene has worked within the voluntary sector in varying roles for over 35 years. She has a huge wealth of knowledge of fund management and grant making processes and have worked across various funding programmes (Volunteering, Community Funds, Equalities, Community Safety, Violence Against Women and....
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Monika is part of the Delivering Equally Safe team and brings extensive experience in the third sector gained over 25 years in a variety of settings both at an operational and strategic level. She has a passion for equity, life chances and opportunities for all and is committed to supporting organisations and communities to affect....
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Norma is part of the Delivering Equally Safe team and brings extensive experience in the third sector gained through a range of development and support roles within local and national charities. She is committed to the positive impact that the third sector can make within social justice and equalities. She also volunteers with a couple....
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With an extensive background in finance and credit control at organisations such as Scottish and Newcastle, Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce, and City of Edinburgh Council, Louise has worked as a compliance officer with teams administering the Scottish Government’s Equalities and Human Rights funding streams since 2015. Closely involved with the implementation of customer relationship management....
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We are pleased to share the fourth impact report of the Delivering Equally Safe fund, covering the six-month period April – September 2023. It provides data on the activities, impact, and contribution to fund outcomes from 112 funded organisations. The DES fund delivers on the Scottish Government and COSLA’s Equally Safe strategy. The strategy
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Inspiring Scotland’s Annual Report 22/23 provides an overview of the work undertaken to deliver on strategic priorities and mission to improve the lives of people across Scotland. In the period we supported over 700 organisations across 16 funding programmes worth over £50m. As well as new funding opportunities being created, nine of programmes provided vital
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The Delivering Equally Safe (DES) team at Inspiring Scotland have released a new report on the impact of funded activity tackling gender-based violence (GBV) between April 2022-September 2022. During the six-month period 23,439 people affected by GBV received frontline support from funded organisations and 27,541 people engaged in awareness raising and education sessions. The report highlights key
Read MoreAs well as producing impact reports detailing the work of all funded projects, we develop insights into themes affecting the sector.
Previous focused reports:
Minister for Equalities Kaukab Stewart and COSLA ‘s Community Wellbeing Spokesperson Councillor Maureen Chalmers launched the latest Equally Safe Delivery Plan yesterday (Tuesday 13 August 2024) at an event hosted by Glasgow and Clyde Rape Crisis Centre. Inspiring Scotland manages the Delivering Equally Safe fund on behalf of the Scottish Government, which supports third sector
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Inspiring Scotland invites tenders to undertake a locality needs assessment for services responding to violence against women and girls. Glasgow East Women’s Aid in Easterhouse recently ceased operating bringing to an end their domestic abuse service and delivery of community gender-based violence (GBV) services in the area. This leaves a gap in direct frontline service
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We are pleased to share our Annual Report 22/23 providing an overview of the work undertaken to deliver on our strategic priorities and mission to improve the lives of people across Scotland. We supported over 700 organisations across 16 funding programmes worth over £50m. As well as new funding opportunities being created, nine of our
Read MoreFor all enquiries about the Delivering Equally Safe fund, please email enquiries@inspiringscotland.org.uk
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