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…
Growing social connections
By bringing girls and women together creates support systems which are essential to help them cope. Building social networks also ties in with improving well-being and moving on from violence. 95 percent of single parents are mothers. Having a social network for women to turn to can make them feel less lonely. Also, having others who are going through or been through similar experiences is valuable in recovery.
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…
Highland Antenatal and Postnatal Illness Support (HAPIS)
Mothers and Families get more Emotional Support in the Highlands HAPIS aim is to provide every Highland mother and her family, who are suffering from the emotional symptoms of ante or postnatal illness, friendship, support, information and the reassurance of a positive outcome and recovery. The group meet regularly and provide a crèche worker so…
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…
