Overview

Our Impact

Organisations funded over past 15 years

100+

(Approximately)

Grants awarded over past 15 years

£4 million

(Approximately)

Case studies

Read on to see real life success stories enabled by our funding

Kenmore, Highland Perthshire

The Scottish Crannog Centre: Building Future Careers Through Heritage Skills

The Scottish Crannog Centre is developing a Craft Fellow programme designed to provide young people with practical training and pathways into traditional skills. The project supports the development of specialist knowledge while contributing towards 
the creation of a national centre of excellence in traditional skills.

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Staff and volunteers at Braw Tea social enterprise wearing branded aprons in their kitchen

Broughty Ferry, Dundee

Braw Tea: Empowering Women Through Community and Hospitality

Braw Tea CIC delivered accredited food hygiene and barista training for women facing barriers to employment across Dundee, Broughty Ferry and the surrounding area. The project combined practical skills training with personal development, confidence building and community support, helping women progress into employment, further education and volunteering opportunities.

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Dundee

Helm: Creating Real-World Pathways into Employment for Young People

Helm Training Ltd delivered vocational learning opportunities through its Autocare and Lavish Lounge Learning Centres in Dundee. The programme provided young people with practical skills, accredited qualifications and real-world work experience, helping them build confidence and progress into employment, further education and self-employment.

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