Urgent Appeal Launched to Save our Women’s Service
The Women’s Service at Murray’s Initiative has provided a safe and trusted space for women experiencing gender-based violence since 2021. For many, it is the only place they can turn.
For the first time in our history, Murray’s Initiative has launched an urgent public fundraising appeal to save this vital service from closure.
We are seeking to raise £60,000 to keep the service running for the next 10 months, following a critical gap in funding. Without immediate support, the service is at risk of closing as early as May 2026 leaving many women without access to life changing support.
Closure of this service would mean the women we currently support losing access to safety planning, emotional support, and practical help at a time when they are at significant risk of harm. There is no alternative provision available to meet their needs.
Rising demand, combined with a lack of secured funding until at least 2027, has created an unprecedented situation. For the first time, we are being forced to turn directly to the public for help.
This appeal comes at a time when gender-based violence is increasing across Glasgow. Currently in the city:
Domestic abuse has risen by 41%
Rape has increased by 41%
Sexual assault is up by 28%
Behind each of these statistics is a woman who needs somewhere safe to turn. For many, our service is that place.
“I feel like I matter again thanks to the service. I was lost, with no self-confidence. I didn’t like myself. Thankfully I found the Women’s Service at Murray’s just in time. They gave me back everything I had lost and helped me feel like myself again. I know I matter now.”
— Participant, Women’s Service
With time running out, we are asking the people of Glasgow (and beyond) to help us continue this vital work.
How can you help?
Every donation, share, and show of support makes a difference. You can help by:
→ Donating via our Give As You Live page
→ Sharing our appeal across your networks and encouraging organisations to get involved
This is a straightforward but urgent situation: £60,000 will keep this service open, retain our experienced team and most importantly, ensure that vulnerable women are not left without support during a period of escalating need.