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Save Murray's Women's Service!
Raising for Murray's Initiative
URGENT APPEAL: Help Keep Our Women’s Service Open
" The Women's Service at Murray's Initiative has saved my life, I have found my confidence again because of the service, thank you for giving me my life back"
We need to raise £60,000 to keep our Women’s Service running for the next 10 months.
Without your help, women in Glasgow (and surrounding) will lose access to life-saving support – when they need it most!
Right now, in Glasgow, gender-based violence is rising sharply:
▪️ Domestic abuse up 41%
▪️ Rape up 41%
▪️ Sexual assault up 28%
Behind these very real statistics is a real person who needs somewhere safe to turn!
For many, Murray’s Initiative Women’s Service is that place. But our vital service is now under threat. Without immediate funding, this service will close before new funding becomes available in 2027 - leaving many women without support.
We know times are tough and money is tight, but any amount will make a difference… Your donation will help keep our service open and women safe.
If we raise more funds than required for this specific campaign, any additional money will be used to support the wider work of Murray’s Initiative including services for vulnerable individuals and communities.
Murray’s Initiative is a registered charity and has served the people of Glasgow and surrounding for the last 60 years.
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Our updates
We wanted to share a positive update on our Women’s Service and sincerely thank everyone who has supported, shared and championed our recent funding appeal. We are able to keep the service running until the end of March 2027.
The short-term funding package has been made possible through a combination of community fundraising, donations, media support, grant funding and The National Lottery Community Fund’s Awards for All programme.
This has only been possible through an overwhelming level of community support, including:
- Features on Go Radio, Clyde Radio, That’s TV and coverage in the Glasgow Times
- A fundraising day organised by Self-Love Club Tattoo & Beauty, raising £1,000
- Munros for Murray’s sponsored hill climb and bake sale by Murray's Initiative staff
- LWL Squat Challenge by the Ladies Who Lift women’s gym based in Glasgow with matched donations from RES (Renewable Energy Systems)
- Donations boosted through Gift Aid
The response has been truly moving and highlights just how valued and needed this service remains across Glasgow. Every day, we support women affected by gender-based violence, trauma, addiction and homelessness — many of whom would otherwise struggle to access safe and consistent support.
While this funding gives us valuable breathing space, we are continuing to seek longer-term sustainable funding to ensure this vital service can continue supporting women who need it most.
If you would like to continue to support us in any way, please donate to our main page here.
Thank you again for your continued compassion, encouragement and support.
Munro for Murray’s
Murray’s Initiative Staff - Lisa, Emma, Ashleigh, Elaine and Victoria
£1,010.00 raised of £1,000 target
LWL Squat Challenge!
Carolyn Kennedy
£1,115.00 raised of £500 target
About us
Murray's Initiative
Charity number: SC014501 
Murray’s Initiative, previously known as Glasgow Council on Alcohol, is an independent Scottish charity established in 1965. We have evolved from a specialist alcohol service into a leading organisation tackling alcohol, drugs, trauma and related harms. We deliver frontline services, accredited training and strategic advocacy to build healthier, more resilient communities nationwide. Our work includes free and confidential counselling, groupwork, employability support, women’s and youth services, LGBTQ+ support and wellbeing programmes. We also deliver accredited professional qualifications including the COSCA Counselling Skills course and the Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Vision: Healthy and resilient communities, free from harm caused by alcohol, drugs and trauma.
Mission: To improve health and wellbeing across Scotland by providing evidence-based, trauma-informed support to individuals and communities, while influencing policy and practice at all levels of government.
Values
Respect - Treating everyone with equality, fairness and kindness.
Empathy - Creating a trauma-informed environment rooted in honesty and transparency.
Collaboration - Working in partnership with individuals, organisations and communities to
achieve our vision.
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