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This fund was created to continue the work of the original Gateway Exchange - a centre in Edinburgh which in the 1980s offered help and support to those returning to the community from prisons and mental health institutions or recovering from drug addiction. The emphasis was on recognising that each individual has potential. This was encouraged particularly through use of the arts and creative self-expression, also through building a strong and connected sense of community.

The Gateway Exchange Fund seeks applications which are in line with this spirit of creating innovative solutions to situations which challenge the individual’s sense of worth and identity.

This fund will support activity across Scotland that empowers people to move on with their lives and fulfil their potential, where they would otherwise not have the opportunity. Priority will be given to:

• Projects which help prisoners or ex-prisoners
• Projects which help those in recovery from drug addiction
• Mental health projects
• Projects supporting refugees and asylum seekers
• Projects supporting women and men recovering from sexual abuse

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Geographical areas funded: Scotland

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Revenue

Fund award sizes

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Who can apply

Standard Foundation Scotland criteria apply. There is no specific income cap, but should there be competition for funding then smaller, grassroots organisations will be given priority.

When to apply

Currently closed. Anticipated to reopen in October 2025.

How to apply

Apply online via the Foundation Scotland website.

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Activites funded: Advocacy Arts and culture Befriending and mentoring Health care and wellbeing Mental health care Social care and welfare

Beneficiaries funded: People affected by drugs and alcohol Mental health conditions Offenders and ex-offenders Refugees and asylum seekers Victims of crime and abuse

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