We are living in a time where there is a precedent set already where populations are restricted, or ‘locked down’ in what they can do based on the poor behaviour of a few in order to disrupt the transmission of COVID from a public health perspective. Surely, the systemic gender-based violence culture of our nation is also a public health issue.
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This weekend marks the second birthday of Impact Funding Partners! Having existed since 1986 in various forms, the re-launch of Impact Funding Partners in 2019 provided the perfect opportunity to re-affirm our commitment to the values of equality, openness, and authenticity. Values and visions which in the past year have never been more important.
19% of Scotland’s population are living in relative poverty. Just let that sink in. That means that right now, there are around 1 million people in Scotland living either on or below the poverty line.
Maryhill Integration Network is a charity bringing refugee, migrant and local communities together through art, social, cultural and educational groups and projects.
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What facts do we know about volunteering in Scotland?
On International Day of Disabled People, we are delighted to be part of the UN’s 16 days of action against gender-based violence, by taking this opportunity to highlight the strength and tenacity of disabled women, who make up over 60% of our membership, 50% of our board and who have held leading roles driving forwards human rights for all disabled people, since the organisation was founded in 2001 – and long before that as well!
The Women’s Support Project is based in Glasgow and works across Scotland to raise awareness of violence against women, and to support improved services for those affected.
Today, Wednesday 25th November, is International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women. However, today also marks the beginning of 16 Days of Action, an annual international campaign which has one simple aim – to eradicate violence against women and girls and fight for a more equal world.
At the end of March we were making our plans for the coming year; we had funding in place and new projects to develop.
Read more about GUEST BLOG: Flourish House - World Mental Health Day
Flourish House is a community mental health charity in Glasgow. It has been open for over 20 years and currently has over 250 members. This is a snapshot of the summer of 2020 in Flourish House.
Over the past three weeks our outgoing Chief Executive, Keith Wimbles, has brought us a series of blogs on his career journey and how he ended up where he did.A friendly farewell to Keith from the Wester Hailes Jobclub members before the traditional debagging ceremony
We’re pleased to announce that we’ve undergone a full and exciting rebrand.
Building on our 36 years’ experience in putting money where it matters, the Voluntary Action Fund will be continuing that work in the future, but under a new name – Impact Funding Partners.
The services we offer and the team that help deliver them hasn’t changed. So feel free to explore the site further, and learn just how we at Impact Funding Partners plan to create a fairer future.