What we're doing
The following is a list of Orkney Charitable Trust funds that are open to all, as well as details on how you can help:
We also hold charitable funds to help specific individuals. Presently there are two of these funds:
You can find more details about these funds below.
- Orkney Fund
- Every Child Should Be Warm In Bed
- Every Child Deserves a Christmas 2017
We also hold charitable funds to help specific individuals. Presently there are two of these funds:
- Emily Fund
- Baby Jack Fund
You can find more details about these funds below.
This is the Orkney Charitable Trust's general fund. We use the donations in this fund to quickly and flexibly help children and young people in a time of need. Our general funds are really important, and we always welcome donations.
If you'd like to contribute to our general fund, you can donate to Orkney Charitable Trust via our MyDonate page.
If you'd like to contribute to our general fund, you can donate to Orkney Charitable Trust via our MyDonate page.
Orkney winters can be cold and long, but we believe every child should be warm in bed. This fund aims to deliver 50 'Warm Bedding Bundles' to children and young people this winter who need it most. Our bundles include a thick duvet, a pillow, new bedding and a fleece under-blanket, and can make a real difference in helping children get a good night's sleep. We work in partnership with professionals to get these bundles distributed to where they can really make a difference.
If you'd like to contribute to this fund, you can donate to Orkney Charitable Trust via our MyDonate page.
This scheme is funded by Sheila Fleet Jewellery through sales of her 'Daisies at Dawn' collection. The fund is now open to families with children under the age of 18 on 31 December 2017. A counter signatory is required and stock is limited. Please complete the 'Every Child Should be Warm in Bed' application form.
If you'd like to contribute to this fund, you can donate to Orkney Charitable Trust via our MyDonate page.
This scheme is funded by Sheila Fleet Jewellery through sales of her 'Daisies at Dawn' collection. The fund is now open to families with children under the age of 18 on 31 December 2017. A counter signatory is required and stock is limited. Please complete the 'Every Child Should be Warm in Bed' application form.
| 'Every Child Should be Warm in Bed' Application Form 2017 (PDF) |
| 'Every Child Should be Warm in Bed' Application Form 2017 (Word) |
Our 'Every Child Deserves a Christmas' fund aims to make a real difference to children during Christmas in Orkney. In the last three years, we have distributed over £22,000 through our grant programme, bringing some Christmas magic to Orkney children where it needed a little help.
If you'd like to contribute to this fund, and give a little more magic at Christmas, you can donate to Orkney Charitable Trust via our MyDonate page.
The 'Every Child Deserves a Christmas' programme will run again in 2017 and application forms will be available from Monday 13 November 2017. Grants of £50 are available to children 16 and under who live in Orkney, whose application is supported by a professional, and where a grant would make a real difference at Christmas.
If you'd like to contribute to this fund, and give a little more magic at Christmas, you can donate to Orkney Charitable Trust via our MyDonate page.
The 'Every Child Deserves a Christmas' programme will run again in 2017 and application forms will be available from Monday 13 November 2017. Grants of £50 are available to children 16 and under who live in Orkney, whose application is supported by a professional, and where a grant would make a real difference at Christmas.
Emily Findlay is a courageous young lady with a rare form of cancer called neuroblastoma. This fund was set up to help support Emily and her family while she goes through treatment.
If you'd like to contribute to Emily's fund, you can donate via our MyDonate page.
If you'd like to contribute to Emily's fund, you can donate via our MyDonate page.
Jack Donaldson is a lovely wee boy in Orkney who has a rare heart defect and has already had to endure several operations. This fund was set up to help support Jack and his family while he receives treatment.
If you'd like to contribute to Baby Jack's fund, you can donate via our MyDonate page.
If you'd like to contribute to Baby Jack's fund, you can donate via our MyDonate page.
Other help
The following locally-based organisations may also be able to offer help:
Voluntary Action Orkney www.vaorkney.org.uk
VAO supports the third sector in Orkney by providing advice, information and practical services.
Employability Orkney www.employabilityorkney.co.uk
Provides a range of sustainable supported employment, training and volunteering opportunities for those with a barrier to gaining employment.
Home-Start www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/homestartorkney
Provides trained volunteer 'befrienders' to families, who visit people regularly in their own homes, and provide friendly, non-judgemental practical and emotional support.
Orkney Young Carers www.orkneyyoungcarers.org
Confidential support, advice and a listening ear to Young Carers in Orkney and their families.
Ypeople www.ypeople.org.uk
Orkney's Young People's Supported Accommodation Service. Ypeople delivers support services to vulnerable people including people whose lives have been affected by homelessness and youth services for young people in need of care.
VAO supports the third sector in Orkney by providing advice, information and practical services.
Employability Orkney www.employabilityorkney.co.uk
Provides a range of sustainable supported employment, training and volunteering opportunities for those with a barrier to gaining employment.
Home-Start www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/homestartorkney
Provides trained volunteer 'befrienders' to families, who visit people regularly in their own homes, and provide friendly, non-judgemental practical and emotional support.
Orkney Young Carers www.orkneyyoungcarers.org
Confidential support, advice and a listening ear to Young Carers in Orkney and their families.
Ypeople www.ypeople.org.uk
Orkney's Young People's Supported Accommodation Service. Ypeople delivers support services to vulnerable people including people whose lives have been affected by homelessness and youth services for young people in need of care.
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