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
- Bairns Need Nappies
- 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
You can find more details about these funds below.
Orkney Fund (age: 0-25 yrs)
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.
Bairns need Nappies
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We appreciate how challenging life is for people right ow. Our new project, in partnership with NHS Orkney Health Visitors & Midwives is 'Bairns Need Nappies' and will help with supply and cost of nappies for people who need some help providing these for young children in Orkney.
Parents/carers can speak directly with their Health Visitor or Midwife, who can make a direct referral to us where we will arrange for delivery of a month supply of nappies. |
Help from Home
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.
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.
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 Deserves A Christmas
Our 'Every Child Deserves a Christmas' fund aims to make a real difference to children during Christmas in Orkney. In the last six years, we have distributed over £60,000 through our grant programme, bringing some Christmas magic to Orkney children where a little help is needed.
This years programme is now open for applications, with a closing date of 18 December 2020.
This years programme is now open for applications, with a closing date of 18 December 2020.
Emily Fund
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.
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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