Shared Learning
In our Shared Learning 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. Press Releases are statements that Corra has published.
Carbrain Annual Update 2023
Home > Shared Learning > Each year, we share an update on what the communities we work alongside as part of the Place Programme have been up to. This year, our first update is from the community in Carbrain. In the update you’ll find lots of...
Response to Community Learning and Development Consultation
Home > Shared Learning > In 2024, an independent review is being undertaken on Community Learning and Development. You can read more about this review on the Scottish Government’s website. Corra Foundation responded to this review. When we respond to...
Democracy Matters Corra Response
Home > Shared Learning > Corra responded to a Scottish Government Consultation called Democracy Matters. This is part of the Local Governance Review which looks at how power, responsibility and resources are shared with local government and...
Story of Change from Autism & Neurodiversity
Home > Shared Learning > Autism and Neurodiversity – North Scotland received £125,000 through Promise Partnership funding for a pilot project to #KeepThePromise for neurodivergent children and their families. This community story is written by Janet...
Wellbeing and Sustainable Development Bill Response
Home > Shared Learning > Corra Foundation responded to a Scottish Government consultation on a proposed Wellbeing and Sustainable Development Bill. Wellbeing and Sustainable Development Bill Consultation Response reproduces the response that we sent...
Way Forward for Families Partnership
Home > Shared Learning > The Way Forward for Families Partnership opens today with funding from Corra Foundation and the Scottish Government. The money will support projects that children, young people and families help to design. It is open to...
Racial Equity in the Workplace
Home > Shared Learning > Race Equality Week is an annual UK-wide movement uniting organisations and individuals to address the barriers to race equality in the workplace. This year the focus is #ListenActChange. Alongside internal staff awareness...
Story of Change from Aberlour
Home > Shared Learning > Aberlour received a grant of £99,500 to work collaboratively with organisations in the Highlands to improve access and quality of through care and after care support for young people in care. Through mapping and consultation...
The Promise Partnership – Governance and Transparency
Home > Shared Learning > Corra’s role The Promise Partnership began in March 2020 to enable work to deliver on The Promise. It is managed by Corra Foundation. Between 2021 and 2022, grants totalling £8.5m were made through the Promise Partnership....
System Changers: Power
Home > Shared Learning > 'System Changers’ in Kilwinning is a programme supported by Corra and Lankelly Chase. The programme is designed to bring people together and provide the time, space and tools to contribute to positive change at an individual,...
Experiences of the Gathering
Home > Shared Learning > This blog was written by Katrina Eves, who works in the Policy & Communications team with Corra, about her experience at The Gathering.‘Organised by SCVO, The Gathering is the largest free voluntary sector event in the...
Our statement on a review of Corra’s historical funding
Home > Shared Learning > Publication of Surveying Corra Foundation’s Historical Relationship with British Banks, Empire and Atlantic Slavery, by Dr Stephen Mullen – a statement from Corra Foundation. On 15 December 2023 we published a review of Corra...
Cumbernauld and Carbrain Community Hub
Home > Shared Learning > This post is shared by the Cumbernauld and Carbrain Community Hub. It highlights the importance of community spaces alongside support and funding to get ideas into action. The hub’s origins began with a small women’s group...
Craigieburn Community Garden
Home > Shared Learning > This blog is written by Kate Fromings, a volunteer with Craigieburn Community Garden in Carbrain. Corra works alongside the community in Carbrain through the People in Place programme.The community garden is located close to...
The Hive
Home > Shared Learning > This story is part of a series of community stories from organisations receiving funding from the Boost fund in partnership with STV Children’s Appeal. This story is written by Corra’s Community Grants team alongside Love and...
Sereniti Community Story
Home > Shared Learning > This story is part of a series of community stories from organisations receiving funding from the Boost fund in partnership with STV Children’s Appeal. This story is written by Corra’s Community Grants team alongside Sereniti...