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Meet some of the communities whose stories show the difference that funding has made.
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Protecting the rights of children and young people
Community Law Advice Network (CLAN) Childlaw provides access to free, confidential, legal advice/representation, to vulnerable and disadvantaged children and young people.
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Back to school in Marybank
Marybank Primary School Parent Council was awarded £6,100 to fund outdoor equipment for the nursery, and library resources for the school.
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The Essentia Foundation: A milestone and a legacy
Since the start of this year, hundreds of young people across Scotland have benefitted from a huge £3.5 million investment from the Essentia Foundation.
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Valuing volunteers in Strathpeffer
The Old Strathpeffer Railway Station Trust was awarded £2,035 to fund additional staff time for volunteer recruitment, development, and support to ensure the long-term viability of the Highland Museum of Childhood.
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Muckhart Local Place and Community Action Plan
Muckhart Community Council has successfully developed a comprehensive Local Place Plan and Community Action Plan, creating a roadmap for the next decade that reflects the aspirations and needs of this rural community.
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Transformation through Anonymous Drama
In 2024, Creative Change Collective received £7,500 from the CHAMP Fund towards delivering the Anonymous Drama Programme in HMP Barlinnie.
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Trusting and protecting communities through regular, unrestricted funding
The Betty and Roy Ure Memorial Fund: Placing trust in local charities and groups to care for their communities
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Active Dollar Muckhart: mapping a path to community wellbeing
Active Dollar Muckhart (ADM) is a Community Sports Hub operating under Dollar Community Development Trust and based in the East Hillfoots of the Ochils.
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Capital Coffee: A life-changing school project
Capital Coffee has been an inspirational project to improve the lives and employability of students attending Larbert High School.
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Befriend a Child: Ethan's story
For nearly 50 years, Befriend a Child has built a strong reputation as a reliable and valuable service, reflected in the steady rise of referrals from professional sources.
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A three-year journey with the Langhope Rig E&T Fund
The Langhope Rig Wind Farm Education and Training Fund demonstrates the impact of responsive funding by addressing the different needs at different stages of education.
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Making an impact through education and training
64 individual residents have been awarded bursaries from the Corriemoille Education and Trianing Fund to help them access education and training courses.
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