Welcome cash boost for Scottish carers

More than 75,000 carers in Scotland  have received the Carer’s Allowance Supplement.

Carers are getting an additional payment of £442 this financial year, in two payments of £221, equivalent of an extra £8.50 per week and an increase of 13% on the current Carer’s Allowance.

Speaking during a visit to South West Glasgow Carers Centre, Social Security Secretary, Shirley–Anne Somerville said: “It was inspiring to meet the carers from Glasgow South West Carers Centre and hear their own personal stories and experiences. Continue reading Welcome cash boost for Scottish carers

Jump-ing charity challenge receives recognition

A swimming charity challenge which raised money to give local nursery school pupils affected by poverty the chance to learn to swim – an opportunity that many of these children might not have had – has won a major fundraising award. Continue reading Jump-ing charity challenge receives recognition

Leith windows art project shortlisted for award

Quay Community Improvements (Quay) and Port of Leith Housing Association (PoLHA) have been shortlisted for the Best Practice in Equality and Diversity Award at the Tenant Participation Advisory Service Scotland National Good Practice Awards 2018. Continue reading Leith windows art project shortlisted for award

Stonegate steps up to theSAMH Stomp challenge

A team from Stonegate Pub Company’s northern division is raising funds for the Scottish Association of Mental Health (SAMH) by completing the strenuous SAMH STOMP charity challenge at BT Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh on Saturday. Continue reading Stonegate steps up to theSAMH Stomp challenge

Community Choices Fund: More people to have their say on how money is spent in their neighbourhoods

Communities will benefit from a share of £1.75 million to increase the numbers of people involved in making decisions about investment in their local areas. Continue reading Community Choices Fund: More people to have their say on how money is spent in their neighbourhoods