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
- Help from Home
- Every Child Should Be Warm In Bed
- Every Child Deserves A Christmas
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 'Wonderful' page.
If you'd like to contribute to our general fund, you can donate to Orkney Charitable Trust via our 'Wonderful' page.
Aiming to provide financial support to local families who require it when a child, or young person, needs treatment in a hospital out-with Orkney. We are working closely with the NHS Orkney Travel team to help families meet the extra costs incurred when they have to travel South for any type of hospital visit.
If you'd like to contribute to this fund, and help families in need, you can donate to Orkney Charitable Trust via our 'Wonderful' page.
The existence of this fund has been made possible through donations and sponsorships from NHS Endownment Funds, Cooke Aquaculture, Sanday Community School YPI Group and through funds from our own Orkney Fund.
If you'd like to contribute to this fund, and help families in need, you can donate to Orkney Charitable Trust via our 'Wonderful' page.
The existence of this fund has been made possible through donations and sponsorships from NHS Endownment Funds, Cooke Aquaculture, Sanday Community School YPI Group and through funds from our own Orkney Fund.
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Every Child Should Be Warm In Bed
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We are delighted to announce the reintroduction of this scheme, just in time for winter 2019. Each 'Warm in Bed Bundle' contains a duvet (tog dependent on age), a pillow, a fitted sheet, a duvet cover & pillow case, a cosy under blanket and, if requested, a waterproof mattress cover.
This has been made possible by a very generous donation from the Nationwide Building Society, so huge thanks must go to the fantastic staff at the (award winning) Kirkwall branch. Application forms are below, and remember to get it countersigned by one of the listed professionals. As always get in touch if you have any questions at all. |
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Our 'Every Child Deserves a Christmas' fund aims to make a real difference to children during Christmas in Orkney. In the last five years, we have distributed over £45,000 through our grant programme, bringing some Christmas magic to Orkney children where a little help is needed.
This years programme will be open for applications in November 2019, so check back here for updates soon.
This years programme will be open for applications in November 2019, so check back here for updates soon.
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 'Wonderful' page.
If you'd like to contribute to Emily's fund, you can donate via our 'Wonderful' 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 'Wonderful' page.
If you'd like to contribute to Baby Jack's fund, you can donate via our 'Wonderful' 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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