Strathcarron Hospice has organised “Stream for Strathcarron”, an online fundraising campaign with a difference. The clocks go back on Sunday 25th October, meaning Strathcarron nurses will work an extra hour to provide specialist care. “Stream for Strathcarron” asks gamers, streamers and content creators to take on their own nightshift, 12pm on Saturday 24th October – 12pm on Sunday 25th October (split into different “shifts”), and stream their activity via a JustGiving profile.
News & Events
Stenhousemuir Primary Nursery Vandalism and Fundraising
Unfortunately, over the weekend of Friday 2nd October – Monday 5th October, Stenhousemuir Primary School’s nursery garden was vandalised for the third time. Damage included broken equipment and the “wrecked” Gazebo, along with litter left. The area has now been thoroughly cleaned and children allowed to play there. The Parent Council is now fundraising to replace the damaged equipment and toys, and provide additional security measures; donations can be made through the GoFundMe page.
Social Investment Scotland Impact Report
Social Investment Scotland has launched their latest Impact Report, which begins to chart their journey towards their vision of an Impact Economy. The report showcases the impact of their wider work, and highlights some of the activities SIS customers have taken in response to COVID-19 challenges. This has extended the report’s timespan to 15 months, April 2019 – June 2020.
Better Breaks Programme: Applications Open
£1 million funding for short breaks projects for disabled children and young people (aged 20 years old and under) and their carers is now available through the Better Breaks programme. A wide range of short breaks projects and services are funded, including activities and breaks for disabled children and young people, families, adult or parent carers, or young or sibling carers with the person they care for. Projects must evidence how their activities will benefit people, by providing a break from their normal routine. The deadline for applications is 5pm on Thursday 19th November.
Funding to Buy In Mental Health and Wellbeing Services
The Social Enterprise Network Scotland, Scottish Communities for Health and Wellbeing (SCHW) and the Community Health Exchange (CHEX) are collaborating on a pilot project to address the mental health and wellbeing challenges faced within local communities as a result of COVID-19. The pilot will enable 15 community organisations to tap into a wide range of mental health and wellbeing focused activities and services supplied by social enterprises and third sector organisations. The deadline for expressions of interest is Friday 23rd October.
