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…
Building skills and confidence
Reports show on average, women have less income, access to resources, assets and financial independence than men. By funding organisations where women can learn new skills, it will give them the ability and certainty to return to the workplace and apply for new jobs. World Health Organisation research showed that girls had consistently lower confidence than boys. By building confidence from a young age it will allow girls to grow up challenging social norms and believing they can achieve their goals. Building girls and women’s confidence will allow them to move forward with their lives in all areas to reach their full potential
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…
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…
YWCA Coupar Angus
Women Working to Raise Community Spirit in Coupar Angus The YWCA opened in Coupar Angus in 1999 and has been a multi recipient of grants from the Women’s Fund for Scotland. Funding has contributed to a number of projects including purchasing computers, funding an IT tutor, running an exhibition showing members artwork from workshops and…
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…
