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Foundation Scotland - Volant Charitable Trust Open Grants [Women, children and young people]
Created: 08/07/2020, Updated: 12/01/2021
News/Events Category: Funding and FinanceThe Volant Trust’s aim is to support women, children and young people who are at risk and facing social deprivation. It supports Scottish charities and projects, whether national or community-based, which help alleviate social deprivation, particularly supporting women, children and young people at risk. Projects must demonstrate a strong focus on supporting women and children affected by hardship or disadvantage and on tackling the issues they face in order to make a lasting difference to their lives and life chances.
Who can apply?
All applicants must be from constituted groups and specific programme areas that the fund includes support for include:
- Women: Victims of sexual abuse, rape, domestic violence and those working in the sex industry; care for young mothers and those affected by postnatal depression, isolated and lone parents; community support for black and minority ethic women and asylum seekers; support services for women prisoners and their families.
- Children and young people: Counselling, support services and outreach projects for those who are disadvantaged or deemed to be at risk through neglect, emotional and physical abuse, alcohol or drug misuse.
- Poverty and deprivation: Mental health projects for women and children; support for vulnerable families; promotion of healthy eating for families in areas of extreme deprivation.
Visit Foundation Scotland for further eligibility details and to apply for the fund.
The deadline for applications is 30 April 2021.
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