Rosa’s Stand With Us Fund Reopens for UK Applications

Rosa, the UK fund for women and girls, has launched the third round of its Stand With Us Fund, offering a valuable funding opportunity for frontline organisations working to end male violence against women and girls.

This fund is designed to strengthen the women’s and girls’ sector by supporting organisations not only in delivering vital frontline services, but also in building long-term resilience, sustainability and influence.

About the Fund

The Stand With Us Fund focuses on two core outcomes:

Supporting women and girls through high-quality frontline services that work to end male violence, helping ensure they can live safe, healthy and equal lives.

Strengthening organisations so they are better equipped to survive, thrive and grow in the future.

In particular, the funding supports organisational development, enabling groups to invest in areas such as:

• Strategic planning and development
• Strengthening governance and leadership
• Building a stronger voice within the women’s movement
• Developing partnerships and alliances
• Increasing fundraising, volunteering and activism
• Improving impact measurement
• Enhancing systems and operational processes

Who Can Apply?

The fund is open to:

• Not-for-profit, frontline organisations supporting women and/or girls
• Organisations with an annual income between £100,000 and £500,000

Successful applicants can receive:

• Grants of up to £28,000
• Funding duration of one year (January–December 2027)
• Payments made in January 2027

Rosa expects to fund at least 18 organisations across the four nations of the UK.

Priority Groups

While all eligible organisations are encouraged to apply, priority will be given to those that are:

• Operating in the top 10% most disadvantaged areas (based on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation)
• Located in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland
• Led by and for Black and minoritised women and girls
• Led by and for disabled women and girls
• Led by and for LGBTQ+ women and girls

In addition, organisations that did not receive funding in the second round will be prioritised.

Support Sessions

Rosa is hosting two online “How to Apply” webinars to help organisations prepare strong applications:

• 19 May 2026 (10:30–11:30)
• 11 June 2026 (14:00–15:00)

Registration is required to attend.

Key Dates

• Application deadline: 22 June 2026 at 16:00
• Funding start date: January 2027

Why This Matters for VCSE Organisations

At a time when many organisations face increasing demand and financial pressures, the Stand With Us Fund offers a vital opportunity to pause, strengthen and invest in long-term resilience.

Rather than focusing solely on project delivery, this funding recognises the importance of building strong, sustainable organisations—ensuring the sector can continue to support women and girls effectively into the future.

VCSE organisations working in this space are strongly encouraged to consider applying and to share this opportunity within their networks.

Find Out More

For full guidance and to apply, visit Rosa’s website and register for an upcoming webinar to learn more about the application process. Click Here