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The support given by St Nicholas Care Fund is varied and wide ranging. We work to make a real difference to those in need in our community.
With our years of experience, we have developed an extensive network and are able to reach those people in the greatest need.
In the past 16 years, we have supported over 400 communities with grants totaling over £1.5 million.
The following stories are just an example of groups and actvities we have supported:
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Respite Holidays for Children
Some 40-60,000 children in Scotland have a drug-using parent and up to 100,000 children are affected by parental alcohol misuse.
The St Nicholas Care Fund provides grants for respite holidays for these children.
They come from very different backgrounds, some have terrible and tragic histories of physical or psychological abuse, or have parents and family members with dependency problems. They often live in dangerous, intimidating and cruel environments, some with almost a total lack of care. |
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A week's respite holiday allows the children the opportunity to escape from their responsibilities, relax and enjoy the simple pleasures of the seaside or countryside in a safe and secure environment. Activities include visits to wildlife, marine and heritage centres, castles, woodland walks treasure trails.
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Reducing the isolation of older people
Older people can spend many hours on their own every day, causing loneliness and depression.
The St Nicholas Care Fund provides grants to enable older people to work with befrienders, attend lunch clubs, escape from the isolation of their own home, be transported to a club, exercise class, visit the theatre, or just a visit to a friends for tea. |
Spending time with others in a social setting relieves loneliness, promotes independence and lets people know that they are important to others.
Supporting families in need
During school holidays families can find it difficult to feed their children. Paying for meals is financially crippling as bills rise steeply with hungry mouths to feed.
The St Nicholas Care Fund provides grants to enable young children to participate in holiday projects and play-schemes which provide breakfast, lunch and healthy eating snacks. |
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Being active and well nourished during the summer months allows children to grow strong and healthily, it increases their confidence and provides opportunities to mix with other youngsters.
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