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The Strathleven Foundation's Helping Hand Fund is aimed at constituted community groups and charities either based in Dumbarton and the Vale of Leven or support people and/or activities in this area. The grant is available for between £250 - £2,000 and the grant criteria have been made as unrestricted as possible to recognise the diverse opportunities which exist in these communities. Strathleven Foundation Trustees will prioritise applications which contribute to at least one of the following:- The prevention or relief of poverty - The advancement of education - The advancement of health - The advancement of citizenship or community development - The advancement of arts, culture, heritage, and science - The advancement of public participation in sport - The promotion of equality and diversity - The advancement of environmental protection or improvement.

The Granite Heart Fund offers small grants to support charities, voluntary groups and initiatives working to make a positive difference in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, in particular those not in receipt of regular funding or income. Funded through their community charity shops and generous supporters, they award grants regularly, typically between £50 and £350, with larger awards considered.They prioritise projects that deliver real benefit to local people and communities, and which align with their charitable objectives.Applications must demonstrate a clear benefit to the community in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire and support at least one of Granite Heart’s charitable purposes, which include:a. Relief of poverty: helping people and communities experiencing poverty, hardship or disadvantage;b. Education & skills: supporting learning, skills development, and access to education for all ages;c. Community development: improving the social, economic and environmental well-being of communities;d. Health & wellbeing: promoting the preservation and protection of health by improving access to healthcare, promoting mental well-being and tackling health inequalities;e. Quality of life: providing support, assistance, and resources to those impaired by age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage to improve their quality of life and well-being;f. Citizenship, diversity & equity: strengthening communities through inclusion, diversity, equality and cohesion;g. Arts, culture & science: promoting arts, culture, heritage and science in ways that enrich local life;h. Sports & recreation: encouraging participation in sport and physical activity for better well-being; andi. Conservation, nature & wildlife: protecting the environment, promoting sustainability, and caring for animals.