News, stories, and publications
In our News, Stories & Publications section you’ll find a mixture of content written by Corra and communities we work alongside. Blogs are written by Corra. Community Stories are from those we work alongside. Tools and Publications contains resources and reports that we think others might be interested in. News are updates and statements that Corra has published.
The Corra Racial Equity Fund Opens Today
Home > News, Stories, Publications > The latest round of the Corra Racial Equity Fund opens today. The Corra Racial Equity Fund provides unrestricted, multi-year grants of up to £50,000 to organisations that are led by, and working with, people...
Communities for Children: Place & Participation Specialist Vacancy
Home > News, Stories, Publications > Corra Foundation’s vision is for a society in which people create positive change and enjoy fulfilling lives. At Corra we are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and encourage applications from all...
Communities for Children: Early Years and Children Specialist Vacancy
Home > News, Stories, Publications > Corra Foundation’s vision is for a society in which people create positive change and enjoy fulfilling lives. At Corra we are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and encourage applications from all...
Public Service Reform Budget Scrutiny
Home > News, Stories, Publications > In July 2026, Scottish Parliament’s Public Service Reform Committee sought views as part of its pre-budget scrutiny 2027/28. The Committee’s pre-budget scrutiny inquiry aimed to consider how the 2027/28 Scottish...
£15 million programme supporting communities to tackle impact of child poverty in the UK
Home > News, Stories, Publications > BBC Children in Need, in partnership with City Bridge Foundation, The National Lottery Community Fund and Pears Foundation, has announced the first four locations set to benefit from Communities for Children - a...
Boost Fund Stories: TLC Inverness
Home > News, Stories, Publications > The Boost Fund is delivered by Corra Foundation and is a partnership between STV Children’s Appeal, Comic Relief, and Corra Foundation, and is supported by players of Postcode Lottery. Boost is currently open to...
Briefing: Strengthening Scotland’s Partnership with the Third Sector
Home > News, Stories, Publications > In June 2026, Corra submitted a briefing in advance of a Scottish Government Debate on Strengthening Scotland's Partnership with the Third Sector. Our briefing outlines one key action that would strengthen...
Boost Fund Stories: Sanday Community Craft Hub, Orkney
Home > News, Stories, Publications > The Boost Fund is delivered by Corra Foundation and is a partnership between STV Children’s Appeal, Comic Relief, and Corra Foundation, and is supported by players of Postcode Lottery. Boost is currently open to...
“They do not care where you end up” Young LGBTQ+ People’s Housing Rights
Home > News, Stories, Publications > LGBT Youth Scotland and the Rock Trust were delighted to receive funding from the Independent Human Rights Fund, managed by the Corra Foundation. Research by AKT found that 1 in 4 LGBTQ+ young people will be...
Boost Fund Stories: Gallan Head Community Trust, Western Isles
Home > News, Stories, Publications > The Boost Fund is delivered by Corra Foundation and is a partnership between STV Children’s Appeal, Comic Relief, and Corra Foundation, and is supported by players of Postcode Lottery. Boost is currently open to...
Henry Duncan Grants 2026 opens to applications
Home > News, Stories, Publications > £500,000 in 5-year, unrestricted grants to support people experiencing mental ill health in very remote rural Scotland. This year Corra Foundation’s Henry Duncan Grants will fund community-based support for...
Boost Fund Stories: Ama-zing Harmonies, Edinburgh
Home > News, Stories, Publications > The Boost Fund is delivered by Corra Foundation and is a partnership between STV Children’s Appeal, Comic Relief, and Corra Foundation, and is supported by players of Postcode Lottery. Boost is currently open to...
Boost Fund Stories: Seniors With Energetic Lifestyles, North Lanarkshire
Home > News, Stories, Publications > The Boost Fund is delivered by Corra Foundation and is a partnership between STV Children’s Appeal, Comic Relief, and Corra Foundation, and is supported by players of Postcode Lottery. Boost is currently open to...
Corra’s Henry Duncan Grants to open for applications this month
Home > News, Stories, Publications > This year’s Henry Duncan Grants will fund community-based support for people experiencing mental ill health in very remote rural areas. We know that grassroots groups play a vital role in responding in ways that...
The Alcohol and Drugs Fund Launches
Home > News, Stories, Publications > Alcohol and Drugs Fund opens to applications The Scottish Government’s Alcohol and Drugs Fund will make £36.9 million available for organisations working with people affected by drugs and alcohol. The fund...
Boost Fund Stories: Spotlights Community Youth Theatre, Angus
Home > News, Stories, Publications > The Boost Fund is delivered by Corra Foundation and is a partnership between STV Children’s Appeal, Comic Relief, and Corra Foundation, and is supported by players of Postcode Lottery. Boost is currently open to...