The Women’s Fund provides grassroots funding to charitable projects across Scotland and is often the sole supporter. Our vision is of a Scotland that is safe, healthy, prosperous and connected because women and girls have been encouraged and supported to reach their full potential.
News and Events
A Day in the Life of Women’s Fund for Scotland Grantmakers
Wow. Another wonderful day in the lives of two Women’s Fund for Scotland grantmakers. We’ve just allocated £69,000 in our small grants programme to 15 diverse organisations from the Highlands to the Central belt. Today’s grant making included the last of the Tampon Tax funds; this is money collected as VAT on sanitary protection products…
Women’s Fund for Scotland grant making
Scottish Women’s Convention Brexit Conference
The SWC is holding an event which will bring women together from throughout Scotland to discuss the implications for individuals and communities of Britain leaving the EU. This is a free event and lunch will be provided. Minister for UK Negotiations on Scotland’s place in Europe, Michael Russell MSP, will address the conference. Attendees will…
Women’s Fund for Scotland Glasgow Event
On the 27th October the Women’s Fund for Scotland Chair, Fiona MacLeod and board member, Gwen Stewart hosted a special event for donors and their guests at the Merchant House of Glasgow. The keynote speaker was Lord George Robertson, who is the former Secretary of State for Defence and Secretary General of NATO. Lord Robertson…
Fundraising Awards 2016
The Women’s Fund for Scotland Development Manager, Shona Blakeley was one of just three nominees for the Institute of Fundraising’s Fundraiser of the Year award at the annual Awards dinner in Glasgow last night. It was a great evening showcasing all the inspirational fundraisers and volunteers that are dedicated to such vital causes. The Awards…