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…
Borders Women’s Aid
Investment theme: Moving on from abuse
Empowering Women in the Borders 1 in 4 women in Scotland will experience domestic abuse which is why an organisation like Border Women’s Aid is so vital. They offer safe accommodation, information and support to single women, and women with…
The Family Support Project Dundee
Investment theme: Improving health and well-being
Young parents in Dundee discover their city and more The Family Support Project Dundee supports 16 – 21 year old single parents and their children. The group currently supports 18 families and has just appointed a qualified Project Leader. The…
REACH Community Health Group
Investment theme: Improving health and well-being
Now working out even better Over the last two years Glasgow has seen an explosion in the number of female refugees and asylum seekers, and many of them have very specific health needs. The same is true for the Black…
Roots and Fruits
Investment theme: Improving health and well-being
East Lothian Roots & Fruits – Nourishing a community Maintaining a healthy diet can be difficult on a low income, but in Tranent it’s becoming a lot easier. Roots & Fruits is a community garden enterprise where members learn all…
Tayside Ritual Abuse Support & Help (TRASH)
Investment theme: Moving on from abuse
Poetry Helps Survivors in Dundee Therapy through poetry writing is how survivors of abuse in Dundee are helping rebuild their lives. Tayside Ritual Abuse Support and Help, (TRASH), was set up as a result of requests to a local children’s…
