Thursday April 12 2018
Announcing the six new projects to be supported by the Guild today in Edinburgh, Guild Convener Marge Paterson said: “Following the success of the last three year fundraising cycle we are very much looking forward to supporting our new projects both at home and overseas.
“I’m particularly delighted that some of the projects will tie in with Scotland’s Year of Young People.
“The enthusiasm with which local members have supported the previous projects has been amazing.
“We have just raised more than £600,000 – no small achievement from our 20,000 members.”
In line with the 2018 Year of Young People, four the six projects supported by the Guild focus on the young.
The six projects to be chosen from many applications for support are:
The six previous projects supported by the Guild from 2015, including Care For the Family Scotland, a charity supporting new parents, Feed the Minds, a charity working to eradicate female genital mutilation in Kenya, and Street Pastors, a charity that offers practical and spiritual support to people on the streets.
Guild General Secretary Iain Whyte said: “The Projects Partnership Scheme is one of the most important areas of the Guild’s work as it wonderfully demonstrates our commitment to worship, prayer and action.
“The projects support people in the dark places of their lives and raise awareness of issues amongst Guild members and the wider church.”
Nan Cramb - Friday, April 13th, 2018
“Wow £600,000 from just 20,000 members! In three years split down is phenomenal per person.
There are some amazing folk working for God. ”
Ellen MacLeod - Friday, June 8th, 2018
“I like the choice of Projects which brings us closer to needs at home especially for the youth but at the same time not forgetting the needs of those in poorer countries.”
David Mangeni - Tuesday, June 12th, 2018
“Great work indeed, Thanks.
May I know if there is any possibility of supporting projects of similar nature as those named above here in Uganda?, and How do we apply?”
Life and Work - Wednesday, June 13th, 2018
“The Guild have many applications for project partnership funding which works on a three year cycle. The office will be able to advise further and can be contacted at guild@churchofscotland.org.uk”
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