Hillcrest uses National Lottery award to support people with cost of living crisis

Hillcrest Homes has recently received an award from The National Lottery Community Fund, made possible by National Lottery players.

Receiving £27, 390 Hillcrest is acting as an anchor organisation, to distribute funds to a number of community charities to support people with the cost of living crisis.

Working in partnership, Hillcrest will support those most at risk of severe hardship. Alan Russell, Hillcrest chairperson explained “We have a dedicated fundraising team that is continually looking for funding streams to support our own tenants and people in the communities we work in so we were delighted to be invited by the SFHA to apply for this grant.

“Working with organisations such as Wellbeing Works Dundee, The Neuk Perth and Positive Steps Dundee, this funding will provide food, travel, warm clothing, bedding and small electrical cooking items.

“By working with a number of organisations, we’ve managed to really maximise our reach and over 750 families will be supported through this National Lottery Community Fund award.”

The National Lottery Community Fund Scotland Chair, Kate Still, said “This project, delivered by Hillcrest Homes, is a great example of community activity in action, showing just what can be achieved when people come together for a common cause or to help others.  It’s all thanks to National Lottery players that we can help give charities and community groups throughout Scotland greater certainty during challenging times.”