Weir Charitable Trust

Posted on November 27, 2015

Individuals, groups and charities based in Scotland can now apply to for funding to the new Weir Charitable Trust.

The Trust was set up in 2013 by Chris and Colin Weir following their £161m win on the EuroMillions’ draw in 2011. The Trust, which has been endowed with an initial £5m, aims to support individuals, groups and charities, new or established, based in Scotland and providing services across Scotland. It will fund specific activities and services in sport, recreational facilities, animal welfare, health and cultural projects to improve the quality of life for people, either through a particular field of expertise or via a local community.

There is no minimum or maximum that can be applied for or awarded; applicants must to state the amount they need for their project. All awards are for one year or less.

The closing for applications is the 26th February 2016.

For further information, please visit the Weir Charitable Trust website.

Volunteer Expo Online 2021

Volunteer Expo will hold their annual national event for volunteers online this year, on Friday 7th May – Saturday 8th May. The free event aims to connect volunteers, organisations and the third sector to harness the power of volunteering. Speakers this year will include Ben Fogle, Katie Thistleton, Matt Hyde, and Frank Bruno. Volunteer Expo Online is suitable for for all ages, including those looking to make their first steps into volunteering, or for those already actively volunteering.

Creative Breaks Funding Open for Applications

The Creative Breaks funding programme is now open for applications, with a total of £600,000 available to fund short breaks projects for carers and the people they care for. The programme provides 12 month grants to third sector groups and organisations to develop and deliver short breaks projects and services for carers of adults, young carers, and the people that they care for. Applicants do not have to be a registered charity, but must have a constitution. The deadline for applications is 5pm on Thursday 20th May.

Falkirk Community Justice Annual Report 2019/2020

The Falkirk Community Justice Annual Report 2019/2020 has been published and is available to view or download as a pdf. The report summarises the progress made towards achieving community justice outcomes in Falkirk, from April 2019 – March 2020, with a focus on the Falkirk Community Justice Partnership.

Living Well Falkirk and Still Going Project Participants

The Still Going Project is looking for research participants across Scotland. The project uses the Living Well Falkirk app to help people keep active and healthy in later life, based on research which says there is a set order where people lose the ability to do everyday activities as they age.