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A CASE FOR SUPPORT

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Our Case Studies

Read about some of the wonderful projects our generous donors have funded, and stories about the difference their funding has made.

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Make Do and Grow CIC making a difference to families in Glasgow
Make Do and Grow CIC making a difference to families in Glasgow

Charity Funds

Make Do and Grow CIC making a difference to families in Glasgow

Make Do and Grow is a community interest company which offers a place to play and buy low-cost items, including used clothing, books and toys for children.
The Fed Up Cafe
The Fed Up Cafe

Community Funds

The Fed Up Cafe

The Fed Up Cafe in Stranraer offers a free hot food service to help tackle food poverty, social isolation and improve mental health.
Can youth funding help tackle the cost-of-living crisis?
Can youth funding help tackle the cost-of-living crisis?

Charity Funds

Can youth funding help tackle the cost-of-living crisis?

Since its formation in 2005, the Essentia Foundation has remained committed to improving the health and well-being of young people across Scotland.
Zero Carbon Daviot
Zero Carbon Daviot

Community Funds

Zero Carbon Daviot

The Vattenfall Unlock our Future Fund supported a feasibility study into retrofitting three ‘archetype’ domestic houses in the village of Daviot, Aberdeenshire, as a precursor to the development of a…
Braemar Guide Sheiling#2
Braemar Guide Sheiling#2

Community Funds

Braemar Guide Sheiling#2

The Vattenfall Unlock our Future Fund supported a design review of a proposed new Girlguiding centre, which showed an amended design could produce 95% energy savings at no additional capital cost.
Football gives girls a chance in Glasgow
Football gives girls a chance in Glasgow

Charity Funds

Football gives girls a chance in Glasgow

In 2021, The Essentia Foundation awarded Glasgow Girls FC a grant of £1,900.00.
Bringing Equipower to central Scotland
Bringing Equipower to central Scotland

Charity Funds

Bringing Equipower to central Scotland

Thanks to funding from The Essentia Foundation, Equipower has been able to offer young people, the chance to learn new skills, socialize and take on additional responsibilities within the…
Bringing sunshine to Fife
Bringing sunshine to Fife

Charity Funds

Bringing sunshine to Fife

The Sunshine Kitchen is a kitchen project for young adults with additional support needs
Community conservation on the Carloway Estate 
Community conservation on the Carloway Estate 

Charity Funds

Community conservation on the Carloway Estate 

In 2021, Carloway Estate Trust was awarded a grant of £9,251.00 under the Wild Salmonid Support Fund.
The Flow Country Rivers Trust is protecting aquatic ecosystems
The Flow Country Rivers Trust is protecting aquatic ecosystems

Charity Funds

The Flow Country Rivers Trust is protecting aquatic ecosystems

The Flow Country Rivers Trust is undertaking an important leap in the protection of aquatic ecosystems in Scotland.
MSM Project by Waverley Care
MSM Project by Waverley Care

Corporate Funds

MSM Project by Waverley Care

Waverley Care established the MSM (men who have sex with men) Project to help expand their learning and knowledge of the role of alcohol in the lives of MSM.
Families in Recovery
Families in Recovery

Corporate Funds

Families in Recovery

Scottish Whisky Action Fund has helped to support the ongoing success of Families in Recovery