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Community projects given £500,00 to help combat isolation


By David Porter

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Funding of £505,173 is helping projects to deliver mental health support and wellbeing services for people who are feeling isolated during the coronavirus pandemic in Aberdeenshire.

The funding was allocated to 28 projects, who are providing support in communities across the north-east including to those who are self-isolating or shielding.

It is part of a £50 million Wellbeing Fund that is helping people through the pandemic, £8 million of which is being used by a total of 344 projects across Scotland supporting mental health.

Communities Secretary Aileen Campbell.
Communities Secretary Aileen Campbell.

Communities Secretary Aileen Campbell said: “Adjusting to life under lockdown is tough and although we have all found it difficult, for some, the strain on their mental health and wellbeing has been a real struggle.

“A quick phone call or dropping off a few essential groceries can have a huge positive impact on people who may be self-isolating or shielding for health reasons.

"Small acts of kindness will also help those people who have seen their support network – whether that be friends, extended family, colleagues or community groups – disappear almost overnight.

“That is why this funding has been so important.

"It has enabled groups providing mental health and wellbeing support, alongside other vital services, to offer help and advice as we deal with this pandemic.

"I am glad we have been able to support groups across Scotland to provide these lifelines at a hugely difficult time.”

The £50 million Wellbeing Fund supports organisations across the third sector that are providing important services for people as a result of coronavirus with £33 million of the Wellbeing Fund open to applications, with grants available between £5000 and £100,000.

Applications for the second round of the Wellbeing Fund opened on May 8 to all organisations that did not apply or receive funding during the first round.

As of 20 May, 237 applications had been received during round two worth £4,169,206.


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