Badenoch project receives funding to provide dementia support
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A Highland-based project has received a grant to support the growth of community-led work for people living with dementia, their carers and family members.
Badenoch Shinty Memories is one of 16 projects that has been awarded funding through the Age Scotland fund.
The fund aims to address gaps in support for people living with dementia and unpaid carers, break down barriers to support, and empower people to live well within their communities.
Badenoch Shinty Memories, who were successfully awarded £28,400, will use the funding to manage, develop and promote a programme of activities aimed at reducing social isolation for people living with dementia and their family members.
Janet Wotherspoon, chairperson for Badenoch Shinty Memories, said: “We are extremely grateful to receive funding from Age Scotland.
“This will allow Badenoch Shinty Memories group to continue to support our elderly community, in regard to the needs of those living with dementia and general health and wellbeing, through the excellent input of our project worker, Mairi Brown.”
Community groups who they were unable to fund last year have been awarded a total of £262,837 throughout Scotland. These grants have been enabled by the Scottish Government.
Age Scotland’s chief executive officer, Katherine Crawford, added: “Following the high demand for our previous round of funding, we are thrilled to be able to provide additional financial support to the groups and communities who narrowly missed out last time.
“It’s great that we can support such a diverse range of projects supporting people in towns, cities, islands and rural areas throughout Scotland.
“This is the third round of funding, which to date totals over half a million pounds, and it is particularly exciting as we were able to quickly distribute this substantial financial support to successful applicants; allowing communities to address gaps in support for people living with dementia, their carers and empowering people to live well within their communities.
“We’re grateful to the Scottish Government for their support to make this happen.
“We know how important the work of community-led organisations can be for people living with dementia and their families. They play a vital role in ensuring they feel supported and have access to the recourses they need.”
