Survivors of Childhood Abuse Support Fund
Western Isles Rape Crisis Centre provide support, advice and empowerment to survivors of sexual violence and abuse in the Western Isles, ensuring they have access to services regardless of gender, disability or remote location. The voices and views of survivors inform all aspects of their work, and they believe that they can best support survivors and prevent sexual violence when people and organisations come together, learn from each other’s experiences and knowledge, and create solutions together.
33 third sector organisations across Scotland are to be funded through Support in the Right Direction (SiRD), to provide independent support, information, advice and advocacy to people using social care and their carers. Starting on 1 April 2024, funded services will receive a share of up to £9.2 million funding from Scottish Government across three
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“Just because you are disabled don’t be afraid to chase your dreams. Go out and show the world you’re a fighter, fight for a job and fight for your rights. A disability won’t stop me, and I have a voice and I will let it be heard.” – Derek, Our Future Leaders graduate 2024 Derek
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A fund to support survivors of childhood abuse is now open for applications from third sector organisations. The new phase of the Scottish Government’s Survivors of Childhood Abuse Support (SOCAS) fund will invest in services supporting adults affected by childhood abuse, so they can enjoy a safe and healthy life, with improved wellbeing. The purpose
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