Survivors of Childhood Abuse Support Fund
Hear Me provides a free and confidential trauma specific outreach counselling service in Angus for children and adults who have experienced or been affected by sexual abuse. Their work involves enabling and supporting survivors to self-manage mental health, increase independence and autonomy, and have a say in what matters to them. Hear Me also help equip survivors to have safer coping strategies, greater awareness of opportunities, and increased confidence, self-esteem and self-belief.
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
Read More“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
Read MoreA 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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