Fiona started her career in marketing and fundraising and loved it so much that it led to a 20-year career in the third sector. She has worked in senior fundraising roles for local, national and UK wide charities and has experience across a range of income streams. Fiona is an enthusiastic advocate of the third sector, and its positive impact on people and communities.
Fiona has recently taken on a role as a Trustee of a charity, supporting their development and raising vital funds to enable them to continue their work. She is also a Rainbows leader with Girl Guiding UK, and enjoys reading, pub quizzes, and spending time with family and friends.
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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