17th August 2021

Introducing our Strong Foundations Grant Awardees in Edinburgh

Congratulations to those charity and community projects in Edinburgh that have been awarded a share of our Strong Foundations Grant.

Our Strong Foundations Grant was launched last month to attract community and charity groups in Edinburgh to apply for a share of our fund.

Following a 4-week application window, we received 13 applications via Action Funder from those eligible groups that require funding or support for new ideas or existing projects. Successful applications were shortlisted, and a judging panel of Sir Robert McAlpine representatives selected the winning projects, which have been awarded up to £3,000 each.

Thank you to all those that applied and congratulations to our awardees.

Special thanks also to our client at Quartermile who supported with extra funds so we could support the following five community projects.

Our Strong Foundations Grant will help fund these projects

North Edinburgh Arts Community Shed

The shed is used by 150 community members to make or mend things for their homes, gardens or the community. It's open to anyone over the age of 16 years and welcomes people of all abilities including people living with physical and learning disabilities.

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Fresh Start Starter Packs

Fresh Start is an Edinburgh-based charity helping people who have been homeless get established in their new home and settle in their community. Their starter packs of essential household goods to help those turn an empty shell into a home.

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The Scran Van Tour

A series of 7 food-based community events, Scran Van Tour feeds up to 350 community members who suffer from food insecurity and poverty. As a result, local people will access free, healthy and safe food. Young people can also engage in an event planning and delivery programme that builds confidence and provides work experience.

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Dads in the wood

A project for isolated Dads and their children to come together for free play in the outdoors. Dads Rock deliver a selection of activities using the environment to explore foliage, look for bugs, craft using sticks and leaves, make paint out of mud and leaves and build dens.

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Bridgend Eco-Bothy Build

The Bothy will play host to a series of sustainable construction weekend training workshops, such as joinery, landscaping, clay rendering, and natural play building for trainees to gain experience, skills, and improved confidence, social networks and positive mental and physical health.

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  • Strong Foundations Grant - North Edinburgh Arts Community Shed
  • Strong Foundations Grant - Fresh start
  • Strong Foundations Grant - Scran van food
  • Strong Foundations Grant - Dads in the wood
  • Strong Foundations Grant - Bridgend bothy
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Community Shed at North Edinburgh Arts

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