The 2019-20 Scottish Budget provides Scotland with economic stability by making strategic long-term investments to strengthen and prepare the economy for the future, according to Finance Secretary Derek Mackay. However local government umbrella organisation COSLA says the budget will mean only more cuts to council services. Continue reading Budget: saving public services?
We have read about the likely consequences of impending Health and Social Care grant funding cuts for Pilton Community Health Project, but PCHP is not alone. A number of local projects are bracing themselves to face cuts or worse – for some, the tabled recommendations could prove to be the end of the road. Continue reading Health and Social Care Grants: where the axe will fall
The future of public leisure and culture services in Edinburgh is receiving nationwide backing with the launch of Community Leisure UK. Continue reading Edinburgh Leisure joins Scottish campaign to protect public services
You may be aware that for several years the Muirhouse Community (formerly Millennium) Centre has been running a children’s programme. Due to the lack of financial support from City of Edinburgh’s Children & Families Department we have had to review these activities. Continue reading Children’s programme crisis at Muirhouse Community Centre
Edinburgh charity Capital City Partnership has been awarded a £20,000 grant from the Scottish Children’s Lottery to help young people into retail and customer facing employment. Continue reading Children’s Lottery funding for Capital City Partnership
Applications are now open for the ALDI Scottish Sports Fund, with clubs located across Lothians and Scottish Borders invited to apply for a share of £50,000. Continue reading Sports clubs offered ALDI funding boost
From today young Scots have extra help to realise their potential thanks to £18m funding from Young Start. Continue reading £18 million windfall for young people in Scotland
Musicians have made a pitch perfect bid to earn £1,000 towards the cost of taking part in the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain 2018. Continue reading Band strikes right note in funding bid
Communities across Edinburgh and the Lothians are to benefit from a £70,000 project to support groups tackling vital social issues. The University of Edinburgh’s Community Grants Scheme will help to provide support for children with disabilities, tackle the causes of poverty and aid vulnerable women. Continue reading University support backs locals’ vision for a better Edinburgh
Charities and community groups will get £20 million of new funding to help isolated people and those suffering from loneliness, Prime Minister Theresa May announced yesterday. The funding will go to support and expand programmes that bring people together and are proving to benefit communities. Continue reading £20 million investment to tackle loneliness
