The Pier Arts Centre, Stromness, has been awarded £30,000 as part of a new Youth Arts Bursaries scheme with funding from the Scottish Government through Creative Scotland.
Youth Arts Bursaries Scheme Funding Success for Pier Arts Centre, Stromness
Apply Now for Pebble Trust Funding
The Pebble Trust awards grants of up to £10,000 for projects in 2021-22 that contribute to reducing the impact of the Nature and Climate Emergencies.
Help For Families With Children In Hospital
The new fund now covers children from birth to 18 who are receiving inpatient care, and will cover costs for their parents, anyone with parental responsibility, and siblings under 18.
Funding Boost for the Scottish Fish Sector
The Scottish Government has announced funding of £1.8million for industry body Seafood Scotland to support increased access to international markets.
Funding Safety At Sea For Our Fishing Sector
The Scottish Government has announced funding for 100 new on-board defibrillators and a range of life-saving training opportunities for fishing vessels.
Huge Strains on Staff in Hospital Emergency Departments is Putting Patient Safety at Risk.
“Our fear is that we are on the brink of a crisis in urgent and emergency care, and fewer staff will be inclined to work in Emergency Medicine and a depleted workforce will be facing higher demand.”
Point of Ness Camping and Caravan Site Awarded Funding Boost
Orkney Islands Council (OIC) has been awarded £260,000 from the Rural Tourism Infrastructure Fund (RTIF) administered through VisitScotland, to improve the Point of Ness Camping and Caravan Site.
‘Morale Boost’ for Advocacy Orkney as Islanders Show Support
“Although the full story behind the charity’s funding crisis has not been made public, people have been willing to show their support with quite substantial donations.”
“It is time for Scotland to put traffickers and pimps out of business.” Rhoda Grant MSP
“The model that Scotland adopts to combat this form of violence against women must start with an urgent overhaul of our unjust and outdated prostitution laws. “
And They Send You Nice Things Too!
“As someone in ‘Alice’ advised, I’ll begin at the beginning, go on to the end, then stop. “
