As cash goes towards care packs
emotional and practical advice.
Gillian Hailstones, director of Care Services, explained that people undergoing cancer therapy are among those most vulnerable to Covid-19 due to compromised immunity and associated health issues.
She said the charity had had to make “significant changes” to the way it works during lockdown.
“We have refocussed the skills and experience of our team and now we are hard at work preparing the packs and setting up the befriending
ALMOST 40 charities have received a share of £1 million as part of the Movement for Good awards. Set up by specialist insurer Ecclesiastical, 37 Scottish voluntary organisations will benefit from £1000 funding after members of the public were invited to nominate causes close to their hearts.
Give a Dog a Bone… and an Animal a Home, Cahonas Scotland and Beatson Cancer Charity are just some of the groups in Glasgow and surrounding areas that will benefit from the money.
Thanking supporters in Scotland, Mark Hews, group CEO of Ecclesiastical, said: “We have seen an overwhelming public response to our Movement for Good awards and would like to thank every single person who took the time to nominate a good cause. It’s clear that people care deeply about those in need in their region at what service,” she explained. “Although we can’t see our patients in-person yet we’re still here to support them the best we can. We are delighted to be offering these enhanced and extended services for patients going through treatment, helping to prevent is an incredibly testing time for many, and from looking at the nomination data locally, community organisations seem to hold a particularly fond place in the hearts of residents.
“We know that £1000 can make a huge difference to the incredible work that charities do and we’re looking forward to seeing how this financial boost will change lives for the better.”
Later this summer, a further 10 charities will be chosen by a panel of judges to receive £50,000 from Ecclesiastical to be put towards the advancement of education, skills, arts, culture and heritage, as well as citizenship or community development.
From June 15, charities are invited to apply for the substantial grant with applications being assessed against four key areas: impact and effectiveness, sustainability, innovation, and care and compassion.
The successful charities will be announced from Monday, September 21. heightened anxiety levels, lower social isolation and maintain stability during this time of their cancer journey.’
CEO Martin Cawley added: “Our amazing staff and volunteers are delivering this with kindness. This funding has been so important.”