“We come out of change and challenge.” – Blog by Shelley Gray, Head of External Relations
First published on Civil Society Futures https://civilsocietyfutures.org/ November 2017 These words from Julia Unwin powerfully capture the spirit of the Change Convention, hosted by Corra Foundation (www.corra.scot) on 9 October in Edinburgh. The day brought together around 300 people, mainly from the voluntary sector, and offered a platform for conversations about how we can create... Read More
Spaces still available for funding advice sessions in Stornoway and Glasgow – 12 June
Corra Foundation’s Henry Duncan Grants programme supports grassroots charities operating in Scotland. One-off grants of up to £7,000 are made to charities registered in Scotland who have an annual income of less than £500,000 and deliver programmes or services which are clearly focused on improving the quality of life for members of the community facing... Read More
A National Inquiry into the Future of Children’s Food
Blog by Lindsay Graham, Child Food Poverty Policy Advisor 2018 is the Year of Young People in Scotland and it is important that the views of young scots are valued and included in policy making that affects their future. An estimated 260,000 children are living in poverty in Scotland but we know little about... Read More
Communities often hold the key to tackling social isolation and loneliness
Blog by Ffyona Taylor, Policy and Events officer, Corra Foundation Corra Foundation is committed to understanding how people can create positive change. So when reflecting on the recent Social isolation and loneliness strategy consultation, our engagement with communities and the third sector provided powerful insights into local, community-led responses. Much of our funding supports... Read More
Children and family organisations to benefit from fund extension
Fund benefits one million Children and family organisations to benefit from extension. A fund which has so far helped more than one million children, young people, families and communities is to be extended for another year. Minister for Childcare and Early Years, Maree Todd has announced organisations currently supported through the core Children, Young... Read More
Corra Foundation publishes first annual impact review since name change
Trevor Civval, Corra Foundation Chair Corra Foundation Annual Impact Review 2017 Looking back on the last year for Corra Foundation, I have pride in becoming the Chair of an organisation that’s made positive changes – a new name and a new strategy – while holding to our mission and values. Our roots lie in supporting... Read More
A community-led response to the snow
Blog by Allan Farmer, Head of Place (from 16 April 2018) The recent snow was for many an unavoidable opportunity to do things differently – including adopting sledges, skis and snowboards as standard methods of transport. The weather also proved to be a catalyst for communities to come together and create positive change at a neighbourhood... Read More
Corra Foundation welcomes new Head of Place
Corra Foundation is delighted to announce that Allan Farmer will take up post as Head of Place on 16 April. Allan joins Corra Foundation from WHALE Arts where he has been Director since January 2014. He will lead the work of the People in Place programme which aims to get alongside communities that independent funders... Read More
New small grants fund: The Family Recovery Initiative Fund (FRIF)
Corra Foundation, in conjunction with partners The Scottish Government Substance Misuse Unit and Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs (SFAD) are delighted to announce a new small grants fund which aims to support families affected by alcohol or drugs. The Family Recovery Initiative Fund (FRIF) offers small grants to groups supporting families affected... Read More