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Small Grants Scheme to support remembrance activities

  • Area of Work: The ALLIANCE
  • Type: News Item
  • Published: 12th June 2024
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Read more about the grants provided by the Scottish Partnership for Palliative Care to support remembrance events in Scotland.

A small grants fund has been set up by the Scottish Partnership for Palliative Care to support organisations to put on remembrance events in Scotland as part of this year’s To Absent Friends festival, from 1 to 7 November 2024.

Two types of small grants (of up to £300) are available:

  • Community grants: These are for organisations and communities who want to plan private remembrance events at which their community can come together (in person or online) to share memories, stories and solace.
  • Public grants: These are for organisations who want to organise an interactive public event such as a concert, exhibition or installation, freely open to members of the public.

The fund aims to support activities that provide opportunities for storytelling and/or remembrance of people who have died.

The range of ways in which organisations can participate is wide and varied.

In previous years, events have included concerts, poetry nights, craft activities, storytelling suppers, exhibitions, gardening activities, movies for children and much more.  Some ideas of relevant activities organisations might wish to undertake are available in this Guide to Organising an Event, but they also encourage creative and innovative ideas that feel right to local groups and communities.

Any organisation with a bank account can apply for a grant. They would encourage applications from charities, community groups, care homes, NHS organisations, small businesses, prisons, arts organisations, schools, education institutions and more.

The deadline for receipt of completed applications is 12pm on Monday, 2 September.

You can find more information and guidance on applying on their website.

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