Case Studies

The Foundation supports projects and organisations which seek to build strong, successful communities in Scotland.  Annually, over 1,000 local community organisations receive grant support toward this goal.  You can read their stories below.

Artists Unlimited, Edinburgh

Artists Unlimited is a group for anyone who would like to improve their artistic skills. The weekly class gives its members the chance to chat, draw and paint with a tutor on-hand to give guidance and encouragement on perfecting their art. The...

£8,000 award for Maybole One Stop Shop

The Maybole One Stop Shop – an initiative supported by the Scottish Community Foundation – in South Ayrshire has been given a surprise award of £8,000 by ITV programme This Morning as part of their Help the Elderly campaign. The...

Backgreens Initiative

The Edinburgh Community Backgreens Association have received a grant of £49,154 from the Scottish Community Foundation’s new Community Investment Programme. The Association, which was set up in 2005, is trying to improve the amenity and...

Rag Tag 'N' Textile, Kyle of Lochalsh

Rag Tag ’n’ Textile is a unique, innovative and ecological social firm, based in the picturesque setting of Balmacara Square near Kyle of Lochalsh. They are working to build the skills and confidence of people recovering from mental health...

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