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…
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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…
Grant Making Showcase 2015
On Wednesday 9th September we held our second Grant Making Showcase at the Royal Surgeons Hall in Edinburgh. The evening started off with our host, comedian and WFS board member Susan Morrison, going through the itinerary of the evening for the audience and Women’s Fund for Scotland chair Fiona MacLeod explaining why she got involved…
Grant Making Showcase 2013
On Monday 18th November 2013 150 individuals came together for the re-launch and celebration of the Women’s Fund for Scotland. The Women’s Fund has been rebranded and repositioned now it is supported by private donations. It was a very exciting evening with a real buzz! Guests were asked to prepare for an interactive evening and it…