Fund launches to support human rights
By Corra Foundation
A new independent fund will help realise and defend rights, and tackle issues affecting people’s daily lives.
It has been created to support people and communities to power social change, and secure justice. The Independent Human Rights Fund for Scotland is open to applications from organisations with a track record of human rights work. It will focus on people, including children and young people, whose rights are most at risk. Funding will support people and communities to use human rights as a tool for change.
The Independent Human Rights Fund is independent of government and is open to non-statutory organisations working in Scotland. It is supported by a group of funders that currently includes: AB Charitable Trust, Binks Trust, Cattanach, Corra Foundation, The Baring Foundation, The Robertson Trust and William Grant Foundation. It is hosted by Corra Foundation.
The Fund has already made three grants, reflecting a range of work supporting communities to power social change and secure justice. It is now open to applications until 12 noon on Wednesday 4 September 2024. Around £900,000 is available for this open call, which is likely to result in between six and ten grants. We anticipate a high level of demand.
For more information and to apply please visit the Independent Human Rights Fund for Scotland website page.
