The government has announced a new £15 million Misogyny Prevention Fund to tackle harmful attitudes towards women and girls and support efforts to prevent misogyny.
Announced on 27 October 2026, the fund will provide £5 million annually over three years, supporting initiatives that could include youth mentoring, workplace training and awareness campaigns. Additional investment will be sought from corporate and philanthropic partners.
The fund will support the government's National Taskforce for Tackling Misogyny, which is examining approaches to prevention and identifying effective interventions.
What does this mean for local organisations?
For councils, community safety partnerships, BIDs and organisations working to tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG), the announcement reinforces the importance of prevention alongside responding to incidents and supporting victims.
Understanding local experiences, identifying emerging concerns and involving communities in decisions can help organisations develop more informed and targeted approaches.
Mark Balaam, CEO of imabi and White Ribbon Ambassador, commented:
"Preventing violence against women and girls requires us to understand what people are experiencing in their communities. Giving people accessible ways to raise concerns, and ensuring organisations listen and act on that information, can help inform more effective local responses. Technology can support that work, alongside education and the wider effort to change harmful attitudes."
Through its work with councils, BIDs and community organisations, imabi supports access to local safety information, Safe Places, trusted reporting routes and opportunities for community engagement.
The government has confirmed that funding will be awarded through a competitive bidding process. Further details on eligibility and applications have yet to be announced.
Further information: Government launches first ever Misogyny Prevention Fund