Family Fund

Day

Thursday 16 June

Time slot

09:30-10:30

This event took place almost 3 years ago

Room

M3
Wheelchair accessible

Contact

Salena Begley

Topics

Evaluation & impact Funding & fundraising Families and communities

Who was the event aimed at?

Frontline service delivery

Who spoke at this event?

Salena Begley MBE, Family Fund Partnership Engagement Manager- Scotland

Family Carer/s- To be confirmed

Event summary and materials

What was covered in your sessions?

Background information about Family Fund and our key grants schemes in Scotland

The financial challenges facing of families on a low income raising disabled children and young people

The difference that Family Fund grants make

Nicky Foley who is a parent carer, spoke about their experience of caring and the impact of the pandemic. Nicky emphasised the need for organisations and practitioners to improve the support they provide by listening to, and believing carers, recognising the trauma that many have experienced. Nicky identified the need for deeper understanding, and the provision of improved follow up services and practical financial support. 

Was there any useful feedback or reflection from the participants?

Some of the attendees had previous knowledge of Family Fund and volunteered comments about how Family Fund had been ‘a lifesaver’ to them and/or families they work with.

Other attendees were learning about Family Fund or the first time and reflected on the potential for them to help us reach many more families in Scotland. 

How people can find out more or get involved in your work?

To find out more about Family Fund you can go to our website: www.familyfund.org.uk

You can also connect with us on social media:

• facebook.com/familyfund
• @familyfund
• @family_fund
• linkedin.com/in/familyfund

To find out more about our work in Scotland, or to explore partnership opportunities, contact: salena.begley@familyfund.org.uk