St. James’s Place Foundation is a grant-making charity supported by the fundraising efforts and generous donations made by the partners and employees of St James’s Wealth Management. The funds raised by the employees and partners are then doubled by the company. St James’s Foundation aim to make a significant difference to the lives of children and young people. Any…
A Moment’s Peace Theatre Company
How has the Women’s Fund helped A Moment’s Peace? The grant received from the Women’s Fund contributed to ‘Standing Strong’, a project which aimed to work with a diverse range of women to explore how their individual experiences of struggle and survival brought them to where they are now. To do this the group used the work…
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…
