ScottishPower Foundation Funding

Twenty inspiring UK charities will receive a share of a funding pot of over £1.2 million from the ScottishPower Foundation.

The charities across Scotland, England and Wales are tackling many of the most pressing issues faced by people across the nation.

Providing educational opportunities and support for society's most vulnerable people, the funding will help charity projects continue their crucial work and bring positive change in communities that need it most.

Among the funded projects is Aspire, which provides practical help to people who have been paralysed by Spinal Cord Injury (pictured above), supporting them from injury to independence.

"Disability is expensive, but our free Welfare Benefits Advice Service ensures that spinal injured people are getting the support they are entitled to, enabling them to live independently,” said Alex Rankin, Director of Services at Aspire.

“We are always striving to expand our services to meet the increasing demand from people needing help navigating the welfare benefits system. The grant from ScottishPower Foundation will help Aspire to continue to support people living with a spinal cord injury around the UK."

Also benefiting from the funding is Camphill Blair Drummond, a home-from-home environment giving people with learning disabilities residential care, meaningful activities and lasting friendships.

“We are so excited to receive this funding from the ScottishPower Foundation for the renovation of our new Media Studio,” said Ryan Stonely, Volunteer Team Leader at Camphill Blair Drummond.

“As we strive to offer a sector leading service for adults with learning disabilities, it's vital that we move with the times and offer things that are exciting and relevant. 

"The funding from the ScottishPower Foundation means we can expand our film making and media activities (pictured above) and establish a dedicated space for media. With this we can engage more adults with learning disabilities in these meaningful activities and in creative arts more widely."

SignHealth, a deaf-led charity, will use the funding to support deaf young people steer and shape services to meet their needs through its 'young deaf voices matter too' project. 

"As a part of this project and with the support of the ScottishPower Foundation, deaf young people will be able to take ownership of their future; access social action opportunities and meet with peers to have important conversations, learn from shared experiences and know that their voices do matter," said Lucy Warnes, Chief Executive at SignHealth.

To find out more about the ScottishPower Foundation visit https://www.scottishpower.com/pages/about_the_scottishpower_foundation.aspx