Corra Foundation launches new strategy

Posted on 6 March 2020 by Christie McAlpine

Following a review of their programmes, Corra Foundation has launched a new ten-year strategy to tackle long term change on issues like equality, social action, wellbeing and rights.

Developed with input from charities, the strategy centres on strengthening and amplifying people's voices and power to make change. This includes a new approach to Henry Duncan Grants which will offer simpler processes with grants of up to five years, unrestricted wherever possible.

Corra Chief Executive Fiona Duncan said:
"This strategy is not about Corra, it's about the people and communities we work alongside to champion fairness, rights and connected communities and tackle challenges such as poverty, problematic drug and alcohol use, loneliness and mental health issues. At the heart of this strategy is our belief that when people find their voice, they unlock the power to make change happen. We have the privilege of seeing the amazing things that people and groups across Scotland do every day to support each other. We want to be bolder and more creative in the way in which we play our part in supporting this."

The main changes to the Henry Duncan Grants are:

• Move to multi-year grants of up to five years
• Greater flexibility, with grants unrestricted wherever possible
• Lighter touch processes
• Rolling programme of micro grants
• Continue to have a broad focus, but with yearly themes to help increase impact and chances to network and share learning

You can read the full announcement on the new strategy at the Corra Foundation website.