Case Studies

GARELOCH RIDING FOR THE DISABLED ASSOCIATION

Gareloch RDA established in1976 and is run by a team volunteers providing riding opportunities for almost 60 children and adults. The group identified the need for a carriage driving service for children and adults with severe impairments where horse riding is not practical. The group embarked on a significant fundraising campaign to build a new outdoor arena to make it suitable for carriage driving. 

West Dunbartonshire Community Foodshare

Established in 2013, West Dunbartonshire Community Foodshare is a registered charity providing a range of services to people experiencing the effects of poverty in the West Dunbartonshire area. 

Friends of the Broadway Prestwick

Friends of the Broadway Prestwick provide free relaxed cinema screenings. The Trust was delighted to make an award to fund the purchase of equipment, licenses, and venue hire.

Caring Soles Project - Eric Liddell Centre

The Trust has supported the highly praised Caring Soles project under its discretionary fund with an award of £24,000.   This has allowed a new and additional satellite hub in Wester Hailes as the care charity looks to improve lives across the capital.  The service, which has twice been commended in motions at the Scottish Parliament, aims to tackle social isolation among the elderly by providing basic personal footcare treatment.

The Polar Academy

The Polar Academy is a Bo’ness-based charity with the aim of inspiring and positively changing young peoples’ lives through Arctic exploration. 

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