Outfit Moray: Actively developing potential
How the Women’s Fund for Scotland has helped Outfit Moray. Outfit Moray is a social enterprise whose purpose is to make a positive difference to the lives of young people, families, volunteers and communities through the provision of accessible and affordable outdoor learning and adventure opportunities. In February 2011 the Women’s Fund for Scotland gave […]
Gate 55: Helping young mums and their children in Edinburgh
How the Women’s Fund for Scotland has helped Gate 55 so far. Gate 55 run groups for young mums and their children in Sighthill, a disadvantaged area of Edinburgh. In October 2011 the Women’s Fund for Scotland gave them a grant of £4,200 to cover their activity and childcare costs for a year. The group […]
“Women hold up half the sky” — Chinese proverb
In November, we had a dream, a goal, and a wish. The Women’s Fund for Scotland was taking the bold and risky move of spending their remaining revenue funds at a grant making showcase. If we did not succeed in raising more funds – these could be the last grants we ever made… Why take […]
The Libertie Project
The Libertie Project received £1,000 from the Women’s Fund and were also given an additional £2,000 from another donor who also attended our launch night. This money will help Libertie find their own premises to deliver services to women in a safe, secure environment. The Libertie Project is a social enterprise who work independently with vulnerable groups […]
Glasgow Girls Football Club
Glasgow Girls Football Club received the biggest grant of the evening of £10,000. On receiving the grant Jim Strathdee of Glasgow Girls Football Club said: “We will be able to offer the girls a whole range of options including careers advice, allowing them to reach their full potential.” Their plans for the money are to […]
Scottish Churches Housing Action
Scottish Churches Housing Action received a £1,000 grant from the evening and are delighted to announce that they have begun planning their developments. The organisation brings together the main churches and local community groups to eliminate homelessness in Scotland which affects around 80,000 people each year. Scottish Churches Housing Action has partnered up with Grampians […]
Dress for Success Strathclyde
“2013 was a very successful year for Dress for Success Strathclyde. Presenting at the Women’s Fund for Scotland event was a great bonus” said Ann Marie, the charity’s treasurer. Dress for Success Strathclyde received £3,000 from the Women’s Fund which will cover power and maintenance bills for the next nine months. Another donor, who also […]
Women Influencing Change
How has the Women’s Fund for Scotland has helped Women Influencing Change (WIC) ? With the help of the grant made by the Women’s Fund, Women Influencing Change were able to continue a six week programme called “Reaching High”, which had been running once a week for five years. The programme is aimed at women aged between 24 and […]