NIFL Donates £3,245 to Women’s Aid Following #NotInOurGame Campaign

The Northern Ireland Football League has donated £3,245 to Women’s Aid after fundraising through the NIFL Football Awards, supporting the #NotInOurGame campaign to tackle violence against women and girls.

NIFL Women’s Aid Donation Supports Vital Work in Northern Ireland

The NIFL Women’s Aid donation of £3,245 was presented following fundraising at the recent NIFL Football Awards.

The Northern Ireland Football League (Northern Ireland Football League) confirmed the funds will go directly to Women’s Aid to support their ongoing work across Northern Ireland.

This initiative forms part of the league’s wider #NotInOurGame campaign, aimed at raising awareness and tackling violence towards women and girls.

#NotInOurGame Campaign Gains Strong Support

The #NotInOurGame campaign has seen strong backing across the football community.

Clubs, players, supporters and partners have united behind a shared message—violence against women and girls must be challenged and addressed.

You can learn more about the campaign here:
https://www.nifootballleague.com

The campaign continues to use football’s influence to spark conversation and promote change across Northern Ireland.

Women’s Aid Welcomes NIFL Support

A spokesperson from Women’s Aid welcomed the donation and highlighted its importance.

The organisation said the support will help:

• Raise awareness of domestic abuse
• Provide essential services for victims
• Work towards a safer society

For support services or to learn more, visit:
https://www.womensaidni.org

NIFL Highlights Power of Football for Good

David Kerr, Digital Operations Manager at the Northern Ireland Football League, said the campaign showed what football can achieve when united.

He emphasised that the response from across the league demonstrated a clear commitment to speaking out on serious societal issues.

The NIFL Women’s Aid donation reflects the league’s responsibility to use its platform for positive impact.

Football Driving Awareness and Change

Through the #NotInOurGame campaign, NIFL continues to:

• Raise awareness of violence against women and girls
• Encourage open conversations
• Support organisations working on the ground

The campaign reinforces a clear message: this behaviour has no place in football or society.

If you or someone you know is affected by domestic abuse, support is available. Reach out to Women’s Aid or local services today.