Thanks to the support of the Castansa Trust, The Ward Family Trust, Eve’s Trust, Baillie Gifford, some private donors, and the Oak Foundation the Women’s Fund for Scotland was able to raise £187,000 to support the needs of women and girls in Scotland during the Covid-19 pandemic. This funding has been issued to our impact…
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…
Shona shares her top tips for completing grant applications
Hi, I am Shona, the Development Manager for the Women’s Fund. I want to fund a huge amount of diverse groups. However in order to do this, project groups have to send in great, inspiring grant applications! We want to fund you, so tell us what you need and why!!! Here are some of my…
What can a small grant do?
Our small grant programme offers great financial support to community groups. The small grant covers a range of costs a project group can face. The groups below were awarded no more than £2,000. A small grant can fund: management’s salary, staff costs, even development training for staff. Or the money could cover venue costs or…
Our Development Manager is nominated for Fundraiser of the Year!
Our Development Manager, Shona Blakeley is one of three nominees for the Institute of Fundraising’s Fundraiser of the Year award. Shona is responsible for raising funds for the Women’s Fund. The money raised is then distributed to community groups that empower women and girls to reach their full potential. The WFS is a constituent Fund…
