Stirling and District Women's Aid provides support to women and their children who are experiencing or have experienced domestic abuse. On average, they provide support to more than 300 women a year and around 60 children. They are open to all women irrespective of race, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, political beliefs, social background or disability.
Stirling and District Women's Aid has been in existence since 1976, initially as part of Central Region Women's Aid and then becoming an Independent Scottish Charity with the own constitution in 1977. The first refuge accommodation was opened in April 1977 and in the following year the organisation provides temporary accommodation for 25 women and 50 children. They now provide services to many more women and children in a custom built refuge.