Homestart MAJIK Home-Start MAJIK received £5,000 at our re-launch event which contributed to the salary of a new part time coordinator and the cost of volunteer training. Dee Hancock, senior coordinator said; “The Grant Making Showcase was a very positive experience for us. It was like a ripple effect, the benefits kept coming for a…
Women in Focus Edinburgh
How the Women’s Fund helped Women in Focus Women in Focus (Wifie) is an independent photography group for women living in and around Edinburgh. The club has 13 paying members, some of whom have been at the club for over 10 years. There is no entry level to join the group. All women come from various…
PND Borders
How did the Women’s Fund help PND Borders? PND Borders is centrally based in Galashiels and their services are available to anyone living in the Scottish Borders. Postnatal depression affects one in ten mothers. The condition can occur immediately after the birth or some months later and may not always be after the mother’s first pregnancy.…
Fuse Youth Cafe
How has the Women’s Fund helped Fuse Youth Café? Fuse Youth Café received a grant for £2,000 to contribute towards the cost of running a monthly event for girls to allow them to learn new skills and have new experiences. Fuse is situated in Shettleston, an area of multiple deprivation in the East end of…
North West Women’s Centre
How did the Women’s Fund help the North West Women’s Centre The North West Women’s Centre received a grant of £1,920 to contribute towards the cost of a 48 week programme. The Women’s Centre offers a variety of classes throughout the year for women to learn new skills and socialise. The money was split between…
Glasgow Girls Football Club
Glasgow Girls Football Club took our biggest grant of £10,000 at our Grant Making Showcase in 2013. Glasgow Girls coach, Jim Strathdee; said, “Being given £10,000 was totally unexpected, it was amazing.” Glasgow Girls Football Club is a sport club based in an area of multiple deprivation on the North East of Glasgow. Access to…