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New phase for Glasgow cultural hub supported by social investment
The new Yard Works Studio, which received £300,000 from our Investing in Enterprise Fund, will provide a home for hundreds of artists to create work in as well as youth and community organisations and grow SWG3’s widely respected arts programme. Situated on the edge of Eastvale Place in Glasgow, the studio is the next step in the reimagining of the area into a striking street arts district and forms part of the ongoing i...
Revitalising Trusts Project gets underway
Eight charitable trusts have been selected from the first group looked at, with more to follow over the coming months. The letter advises them that they are eligible for help from the Project and will be referred to Foundation Scotland to provide any support required. OSCR’s Head of Regulation and Improvement, Martin Tyson, explained: The aim of the Project is to find and reach out to charitable trusts that appear...
Providing low cost furniture in Fife
The organisation have two retail outlets in Dysart and Dunfermline and partner with Fife Council to supply furniture and white goods to households applying for crisis loans and community care grants. In 2019 alone, the group prevented over 600 tonnes of reusable furniture from going to landfill. In 2020, Furniture Plus was awarded £13,900 over three years to contribute to the development of an online shop. The funding receiv...
Stowed Out music festival goes virtual
Featuring numerous local musicians and poets from the village of Stow and beyond, the event showcased the best of local talent whilst helping Stow residents and audiences across the world enjoy an evening of fabulous local entertainment. The whole event was completely free so that as many people from Stow and beyond could enjoy the event. And best of all, you can still check out...
Youth in action
Operating in the areas of Cambuslang and Rutherglen in South Lanarkshire, the charity works regularly with more than 500 families and children, responding to their needs through the delivery of arts, play, outdoor learning, Forest School, nurture groups and sports activities. These activities are used to enable children to reach vital milestones and to support the mental and physica...
Big Improvements for St. Johns Pool Bird Reserve
The Stroupster Fund Panel awarded £43,650 to the Scottish Ornithologists' Club to contribute to the costs of the project. The project will allow a local building contractor to create new paths giving better access to the hides for disabled visitors, improve the car parking and install a solar-powered multi-level pond management system so that water can be pumped across the various gradients on-site as necessary. Julian...
Funding boost for Ross-shire communities
The community benefit funds provided financial support for a wide range of projects in Contin, Strathpeffer, Lochbroom and the area of Marybank, Scatwell & Strathconon, which will have a positive impact on the community for years to come. Awards this year have supported footpath improvements in Contin and Strathpeffer, and playground upgrades in Marybank and Ullapool. Outdoor activities, toddler groups, coastal rowing and...
Looking after the spectators
Dunipace FC was awarded £10,000 from the fund in November 2019 to install a covered spectator shelter, including a designated area for disabled access. The club provides positive sporting opportunities for men and women in the local community, from primary school age through to adults. It aims to promote health and wellbeing through football training provided by SFA ...
Final evaluation of the #RRRFund
The evaluation offers insight into the difference the RRR Fund has made to groups and communities across Scotland and the challenges that lay ahead. By the time the fund closed in April 2021, it had supported 1190 organisations across Scotland. Thanks to the National Emergencies Trust and the generous support of our donors, more than £7.4 million was distributed. This report is the second evaluation of the RRR ...
Improving access and the environment in the Cabrach
The funded project is a joint initiative being delivered by the Cabrach Community Association (CCA) and the Cabrach Trust, who are working in partnership to create new footpaths and improve the environment by planting trees and wildflowers. The project is part of their overall plans to regenerate the Cabrach area. The key element is the redevelopment of Inverharroch Farm steadings into a Historic Distillery and the C...