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Kinglassie fund swings into action to support new local play park
Kinglassie fund swings into action to support new local play park

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Kinglassie fund swings into action to support new local play park

Four local groups have received a total of £33,000 from the Nadara Westfield Community Fund.
Clackmannanshire’s Transformation Space helping lift people out of poverty
Clackmannanshire’s Transformation Space helping lift people out of poverty

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Clackmannanshire’s Transformation Space helping lift people out of poverty

Foundation Scotland manages and supports the Transformation Space, which has awarded more than £320,000 under its latest funding theme: employment that can lift people out of poverty.
Upcoming fund deadlines
Upcoming fund deadlines

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Upcoming fund deadlines

Here's our quick reference guide to all funding application deadlines coming up this month. Be sure to check all guidelines and eligibility criteria before applying.
New East Lothian charity to bring historic trust funds back into community use
New East Lothian charity to bring historic trust funds back into community use

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New East Lothian charity to bring historic trust funds back into community use

The Revitalising Trusts Project was part of a cross-party taskforce that has helped unlock around £1.39 million to tackle poverty and inequality.
Five years of Open & Trusting grantmaking: our progress report
Five years of Open & Trusting grantmaking: our progress report

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Five years of Open & Trusting grantmaking: our progress report

Our new report reflects on five years of work to make our grantmaking simpler, fairer and more proportionate.
Social Investment helps draw a brighter future for North Edinburgh Arts
Social Investment helps draw a brighter future for North Edinburgh Arts

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Social Investment helps draw a brighter future for North Edinburgh Arts

New hub strengthens creativity, connection and community in North Edinburgh.
Supporting young people’s futures across Scotland
Supporting young people’s futures across Scotland

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Supporting young people’s futures across Scotland

Eleven organisations have received a share of £181,592 from the Bairdwatson Charitable Trust to support young people across Scotland.
Social Investment: giving communities a sporting chance
Social Investment: giving communities a sporting chance

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Social Investment: giving communities a sporting chance

Our Social Investment team has been on the road visiting some of the inspiring organisations we've supported over the years.
New community fund in East Berwickshire announces first grants
New community fund in East Berwickshire announces first grants

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New community fund in East Berwickshire announces first grants

The Drone Hill and NnG East Berwickshire Fund has awarded just over £16,000 to local projects.
Celebrating 300 Years of James Hutton
Celebrating 300 Years of James Hutton

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Celebrating 300 Years of James Hutton

With support from the Co'path and Cove fund, the new Deep Time Trail at Siccar Point has officially opened, marking the tercentenary of James Hutton's birth.
Glenkens Community Fund awards over £109,000
Glenkens Community Fund awards over £109,000

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Glenkens Community Fund awards over £109,000

The Glenkens Community Fund has awarded a total of £109,433 to eight local organisations, supporting a diverse range of community projects.
Behind the scenes: Foundation Scotland through the eyes of our CEO
Behind the scenes: Foundation Scotland through the eyes of our CEO

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Behind the scenes: Foundation Scotland through the eyes of our CEO

As part of our ongoing 30th anniversary celebrations, we sat down with our Chief Executive, Giles Ruck, to reflect on how far Foundation Scotland has come, and what’s changed...