Does ROCK make you smile?
I walked into Girls Rock School Edinburgh expecting noise. I did find noise, I also found friendly faces, laughter and joy! Real joy. The kind that shows up on faces when something clicks, when the beat lands properly and when you realise you’re doing something you didn’t think you could do. Girls Rock School Edinburgh […]
Any time can be “kairos” – Kairos Women+
Last year (2025), my journey around groups we’ve funded took me to Kairos Women+ in Paisley. It was a bright, sunny day and, after chatting with Katy, I got to spend time with some of the women who use the space; they were every bit as bright and sunny as the weather. We first came […]
Baby Cuddles and more at Amma Birth Companions
Shona recently had the privilege of visiting Amma Birth Companions in Glasgow, where I was welcomed by a group of incredible women and even got a few baby cuddles along the way. It’s a real perk of the job to meet all these wonderful women and the baby cuddles were the icing on the cake! […]
A little Sakina –
and why Scotland needs more of it When I visited the Sakina Ladies Group at Al-Meezan House, the room pulsed with gentle gup-shup: low, companionable chatter, quick bursts of laughter, and the soft concentration of women bringing colour to life on organza with paint and hairdryers. Younger women addressed elders as Baji “elder sister” a […]
Women’s Wellbeing Group – one of the beating hearts at the Crannie
Last year representatives from the Women’s Fund for Scotland, including Trustee Rebecca Bonnington, visited the Women’s Wellbeing Group at The Crannie, part of the Edinburgh Old Town Development Trust in Edinburgh’s Old Town. Nestled just off the Canongate, The Crannie is a warm, welcoming community hub – and this weekly women’s group is one […]
A little Sakina –
and why Scotland needs more of it When I visited the Sakina Ladies Group at Al-Meezan House, the room pulsed with gentle gup-shup: low, companionable chatter, quick bursts of laughter, and the soft concentration of women bringing colour to life on organza with paint and hairdryers. Younger women addressed elders as Baji “elder sister” a […]
Welcome to our March 2025 Grant Partners
We’re pleased to announce that 28 grassroots organisations from across Scotland have been awarded grants through the Women’s Fund for Scotland’s most recent funding round. These groups are set to make an important impact in their communities – with an estimated 3,641 women and girls expected to benefit from the funded projects. Our funding call […]
Towards 2025
Update on Progress Towards Our 2025 Grants In the challenging landscape of nonprofit funding, every decision carries weight—not just for the groups we fund, but also for those whose applications we cannot support this time. This update is offered with sensitivity to all who have engaged with our process, whether or not they have progressed […]
Tips for a successful application
Give Yourself Plenty of Time: Start early. This will make the rest of the process much smoother! Do Your Research: Be thorough. Know the guidelines and eligibility criteria inside and out. Read the Guidelines: Read them carefully, then read them again. One more time for good measure. Take notes if needed. Contact Us if You […]
Amma Birth Companions – Birth Outcomes and Experiences Report
Amma Birth Companions are one of our 2024 Grant partners (and have been a grant partner previously as well). Our grant in 2024 is a 3 year grant and we are proud to have them as partners. If you’d like to hear more about their work please do listen to this episode from season 1 […]