Voluntary social and community care organisations share over £1m

More than £1 million has been awarded to voluntary organisations to help support and develop social and community care services in Scotland.

The allocation is part of the Section 10 grants scheme and, together with on-going grants, brings current Scottish Government investment in the scheme to £2.82m.

Disability Information Scotland is the recipient of the largest amount with an award of £120,000, supporting the Scottish Government priority of disability equality.

Three mental health charities – Penumbra, Support in Mind and Freedom from Torture have also been recommended for funding, accounting for £170,000 (18.8%) of the total available, reflecting the Scottish Government’s on-going commitment to mental health issues.

Aileen Campbell, minister for public health, said: “I’m pleased to announce this latest round of funding for organisations which play such a crucial role in supporting some of the most vulnerable people in our communities.

“The work they do spans a range of issues but all of them make a huge difference in helping us build a healthier, more inclusive and fairer Scotland.

“So many of these charities and third sectors could not exist without the support of volunteers and I’d like to thank them all for the time they devote to improving the quality of life for thousands of people every day.”

Graeme Henderson, director of services and development for Penumbra, said: “Penumbra is delighted to receive Section 10 funding from the Scottish Government. The Section 10 funding supports us to participate in strategic activities; supporting the Scottish Government to implement its policies, in particular the new Scottish Mental Health Strategy. This is an important aspect of our work as we feel we bring a significant voice to this key area of government based on our experience in a wide range of activities in Scotland and further afield.”

Chair of Disability Information Scotland, Anne Hastie, added: “We very much appreciate the support of the Scottish Government which enables us to deliver a service to the most vulnerable citizens of Scotland.”

The full break down of grants is as follows:

Addaction

£47,500

ARC Scotland – Scottish Transitions Forum

£62,902

Cruse Bereavement

£30,300

Disability Information Scotland

£120,000

Equal Futures Core

£64,000

Equal Futures Project

£14,169

Food Train

£38,115

Freedom From Torture

£20,000

Hearing Link

£46,000

Moira Anderson Foundation

£48,000

MS Society

£45,500

Pain Concern

£15,000

Partners in Advocacy

£25,000

Penumbra

£68,000

RNIB

£39,204

Scottish Autism 1

£11,436

Scottish Care and Information on Miscarriage

£15,921

Scottish Cot Death Trust

£30,000

Scottish Recovery Consortium

£36,300

Spina Bifida Scotland

£80,000

Support in Mind Scotland

£82,000

Tourettes Scotland – Project

£15,000

Trust Rugby

£45,000

Waverley Care

£23,540

Total

£1,022,887