The Women’s Fund for Scotland (WFS) are keen to identify community groups located in Largs and Millport that empower women and girls to reach their full potential.

They are on a mission to make a difference not just individuals, but their family and needs of the community.

The Women’s Fund for Scotland tackles inequality by funding projects that build skills and confidence; improve health and well-being; build social networks and allow women to move on from violence.

Local groups meeting the WFS criteria can apply to the small grants programme, which distributes grants of £500 to £2000, or the multi-year large grants programme – up to £30,000 over 3 years. Charities and community groups of any size can apply.

Shona Blakeley Development Manager, WFS added, “In this second round of grant applications we are particularly interested in small community groups who haven’t applied before, as well as continuing to support organisations we know are having a major impact in addressing the many challenges facing women today. We are keen to support projects based in Largs or Millport as there have been a lack of grant applications from the area. There are numerous community groups across the country carrying out inspirational work and we are on a mission to support as many as possible and make a difference to the women in Scotland.”

Applications can be made using a simple online process on the Foundation Scotland website. The second round for grant applications is now open. The deadline is 28th September this year.