The Women’s Fund for Scotland encourages women and girls to reach their full potential.
We aim to promote systemic change in Scotland to empower women, and to help overcome the multiple disadvantages and discriminatory practices that females experience throughout their lives. Our vision is of a Scotland in which women participate equally at all levels of society, free from any barriers to full and equal engagement in political, institutional, economic, and cultural life, including freedom from the fear of sex-based violence.
One way to tackle systemic inequality is by funding projects that build skills and confidence; improve health and well-being; grow social connections, allow women to move on from abuse and develop leasdership and innovation.
We strive to identify community based groups who might otherwise fall below the radar or lack confidence to apply. We fund a diverse range of charitable projects run by and for women.
Read all about the inspirational projects…
Any time can be “kairos” – Kairos Women+
Investment theme: Building skills and confidence, Growing social connections, Improving health and well-being
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…
Baby Cuddles and more at Amma Birth Companions
Investment theme: Growing social connections, Improving health and well-being
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…
A little Sakina –
Investment theme: Growing social connections, Improving health and well-being
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…
Women’s Wellbeing Group – one of the beating hearts at the Crannie
Investment theme: Building skills and confidence, Growing social connections
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…
Glasgow and Clyde Rape Crisis – textline for survivors
Investment theme: Moving on from abuse
Glasgow and Clyde Rape Crisis: £2,788 Covid grant 2019: A new textline support service which has been successful with young women and is being continued post pandemic. Purpose: setting up a textline that has been used increasingly by young women…
