Funding success for Stirling charity
Stirling Carers Centre has secured £5,200 of funding in the latest round of awards from Corra Foundation. The money will be used to help pay the rent of the Carers Centre. Mary Craig OBE, Chief Executive of Corra Foundation, said: “Stirling Carers Centre provides a support for carers of all ages, ranging from information and... Read More
Double funding success for Renfrewshire charities
Two local charities have secured funding in the latest round of awards from Corra Foundation. A total of £4,515 will be split between the two groups. The Hush Hush Holiday Group is based in Paisley and has received £515 to help pay for a holiday next year for adults with mental health issues, while Active... Read More
Quadruple funding success for Argyll & Bute charities
Four Argyll & Bute charities have secured funding in the latest awards from Corra Foundation. A total of £18,580 will be split between the charities for their work in the area. Home-Start Lorn and Home-Start Mid Argyll, Jura, Islay & Kintyre have each been awarded £5,000. This money will help fund their work which supports... Read More
Funding success for East Ayrshire charity
The Avenue Childcare Services, a local charity based in Onthank in Kilmarnock, has secured £4,200 in the latest awards from Corra Foundation. Mary Craig OBE, Chief Executive of Corra Foundation, said: “We are delighted to be funding this work which helps make life better for local families. The right support at the right time can... Read More
Funding success for Moray charity
Moray Fresh Start, a local charity based in Elgin, has secured £2,500 in the latest awards from Corra Foundation. Mary Craig OBE, Chief Executive of Corra Foundation, said: “We are delighted to be funding this work which helps make life better for local people who have been homeless and are moving into permanent accommodation. The... Read More
Triple success for Dundee charities
Three Dundee charities have secured funding in the latest awards from Corra Foundation. A total of £12,816 will be split between the Brittle Bone Society, Spectrum and St John’s Boomerang, with all three using the funding to help pay for members of staff. St John’s Boomerang is based in the halls of St John’s Episcopal... Read More
Aberdeenshire charities secure funding
Two Aberdeenshire charities have secured £5,800 of funding in the latest awards from Corra Foundation. The Weekend Respite Project is based in the Invercarron Resource Centre in Stonehaven and provides services for local elderly and disabled people. As well as providing lunch there are also outings and seasonal parties, which help people stay socially active... Read More
Summer boost for Scottish charities
Forty eight Scottish charities are celebrating awards totalling more than £660,000 from Corra Foundation. The awards range from £500 to £113,770, and are all aimed at improving the lives of people across Scotland. Eight awards totalling £491,296 are for work with children and young people from Orkney to the Scottish Borders who are affected by... Read More
Funding success for West Lothian charities
Two West Lothian charities have secured £7,000 between them. The money is coming from Corra Foundation, with £4,000 awarded to Home-Start West Lothian and £3,000 to the No Limits Club. Home-Start West Lothian will use the funding to help pay for the salary of a part time Group Worker. No Limits Club’s grant will go... Read More
Funding success for Midlothian charities
Two Midlothian charities have secured £7,035 between them to help cover their salary costs and buy equipment. The money is coming from Corra Foundation, with £4,000 awarded to Mayfield & Easthouses Youth 2000, £2,500 to the Bill Russell Woodburn Youth Project and £535 to Bonnyrigg & Lasswade Seniors Forum. Mary Craig OBE, Chief Executive of... Read More