Support the Women's Fund for London in 2025

London is a city of incredible energy, opportunity, and diversity. But beneath its bright lights, it also harbors deep inequality. Women across the capital are being disproportionately impacted by the cost-of-living crisis, pushing many further into poverty, debt, and hardship.

Together, We've Raised £210,000 last year – But We Need Your Help to Go Further!

Thanks to the generosity of Londoners, we’ve already raised £210,000 to support women’s financial resilience in 2024. But there’s still so much more to do. Your support can help us reach even more women, providing vital resources, training, and opportunities for a brighter future.

The Reality for Women in London

There are over four million women and girls living in London, but their experiences vary dramatically. Many face intersecting barriers shaped by poverty, race, culture, community, religion, and language. For too many women, financial security feels out of reach.

• More likely to live in poverty – Black and minoritised women, disabled women, older women, and lone parents are among those most affected.
• Trapped in low-paid, insecure work – Women are twice as likely to be in temporary roles or on zero-hours contracts, struggling to make ends meet.
• Going without essentials – Women often bear the brunt of financial strain, prioritizing their families’ needs over their own, skipping meals, and falling behind on bills.
• Facing increased abuse and violence – 96% of support services report that the crisis is making abuse worse, forcing some women to remain in unsafe situations.

Maa Shanti, a women-led community organisation in Camden, reports:

“Women are being pushed further into debt and poverty. We are seeing more women in need of money for food and other essentials.”

Local Women, Local Solutions

The most effective support comes from grassroots, community-led organisations. These are groups founded and run by remarkable women who deeply understand the struggles in their communities—because they have lived them. Every day, they provide critical support, from financial and employment advice to skills training and essential resources.

But these organisations often lack the funding to keep going. Without support, many of them are forced to turn women away just when they need help the most.

The Benefits of Supporting the Women’s Fund for London

• You can donate at any level and contribute to the Women’s Fund for London.
• Your donation will make a difference to women in your local community, right here in London.
• Your donation will go a long way—small, local community projects provide excellent value for money in what they achieve with the resources they have.
• You will have the chance to hear stories, updates, and receive impact reports about the projects and what your donation has achieved.
• You will have the chance to visit and connect with local projects helping women, right here in London.
• You will have the chance to attend events and meet other supporters of the Women’s Fund and the community leaders who support women across London.

Show Your Support

Recent research shows that less than 2% of grants recorded on 360Giving in 2021 went to women’s and girls’ organisations. We can’t do this alone. It is going to take a powerful, collective effort from all of us to give women the fair chance they deserve. You too, can make a difference by donating to our Women’s Fund for London to build a brighter future for women in London.

If you would like to talk to us about how you can make a difference to women’s lives in London this year, please contact [email protected].

Donate today to the Women’s Fund for London and help us reach our next milestone!