Big Hearts Community Trust is grateful to have received committed funding from Shared Care Scotland and The National Lottery, which will be dedicated to delivering and developing two of our core programmes.
An award of £19,333 from Shared Care Scotland Creative Breaks Fund will enable our charity to expand our reminiscence project for older people living with dementia and those at high risk of loneliness, by focusing on supporting both participants and their unpaid carers.
A £84,752 grant from The National Lottery Young Start Fund, will strengthen Welcome Through Football, our social inclusion and employability project for young refugees, asylum seekers and those with a migrant background over the next 3 years.
The National Lottery Community Fund, Scotland Chair, Kate Still, said: “We are always delighted to support such a broad range of projects that are driven by what young people want and need from their communities. Organisations like Big Hearts Community Trust, support young people to actively contribute to their communities and are having a hugely positive impact on their mental health and wellbeing. We’re delighted that Young Start funding will help them grow and develop this vital work.”
The funding comes at a time when many individuals and families are facing challenges. Big Hearts worked closely with staff and partners to ensure this additional funding will create longer term positive outcomes for the families and individuals involved in our work.
Amanda Farquhar, Head of Delivery said: “Our mission is to bring community resources together to offer adults and children free opportunities to help them live a safe and fulfilling life. With the success of this funding, Big Hearts is set to reach even more people, offering appropriate support suitable for their needs inclusive of mental health, equal opportunities and social connections.”
As a registered charity, Big Hearts Community Trust strives for a strong income balance to sustain the future of the organisation, including staff and project services.
Funds secured from grants and trusts account for 48% of our annual income, with the remaining coming from donations from supporters, businesses and close partners.
