We are a grantmaker investing in the women and girls of Scotland. In order to make grants we fundraise from individuals, companies, trusts and other funds where relevant.Our mission is to make small grants to projects across Scotland that support women’s growth, self-sufficiency and social economic equality.Our vision is of a Scotland that is safe, healthy, prosperous and connected because women and girls have been encouraged and supported to reach their full potential. All members of the community will benefit from the empowerment the Fund brings to women. We make grants to groups in 4 investment themes; building skills and confidence, building social networks, improving health and well-being and moving on from violence (these are reviewed regularly)The organisation’s purposes are:A) to promote equality and diversity for women and girls in Scotland by increasing awareness of the value of investing in women and girls, raising funds for such investment and coordinating with other funders working for the same aims;B) to advance citizenship and community development for women and girls throughout Scotland by assisting community groups working with them with funding and other resources and by advancing women’s leadership and innovation.C) to prevent and relieve poverty among women and girls;D) to advance education and increase skills and confidence among women and girls;E) to advance physical and mental health among women and girls;F) to advance arts, culture or science among women and girls; G) to advance participation in sport by women and girls;H) to advance environmental protection or improvement by women and girls; I) to relieve women and girls in need by virtue of age, mental and physical health, disability or poverty.

Charity registered in Scotland SC049217

17-21 East Mayfield,
Edinburgh,
EH9 1SE

womensfundscotland.org

shona@womensfundscotland.org

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