Dundee based Hillcrest Foundation receives Parliamentary recognition for its support of local communities

The work of the Hillcrest Foundation has been recognised through a parliamentary motion in the Scottish Parliament by Joe Fitzpatrick MSP.

The Foundation, which supports people and communities most in need across Scotland, has been commended for funding initiatives that support wider social, economic and environmental wellbeing. The motion has attracted the support of numerous MSP’s from across the political spectrum including: Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Annabelle Ewing, Kenneth Gibson, Christine Grahame, Jamie Hepburn, Bill Kidd, Paul McLennan, Marie McNair, Audrey Nicoll, Kevin Stewart and David Torrance.

The Foundation recently announced its latest round of external funding, totalling £105,665, which was awarded to 26 impactful services that support people and communities experiencing significant hardship. The grants will help fund essential programmes that provide direct relief from poverty, address social isolation, and offer vital resources to those most in need.

The funded organisations span a wide range of community needs such as improving health and well-being, cost of living support, poverty and neglect. This grant cycle reflects Hillcrest Foundation’s continued commitment to supporting projects that tackle immediate challenges in local communities, empowering people to live better lives.

The Hillcrest Foundation was established in 2020 to help reduce inequality and isolation, and support communities and those experiencing disadvantages in the areas of Hillcrest’s operations. Steven Elder, Foundation Chairperson says: “I’m delighted that this latest round of funding enables 26 organisations to continue their support of individuals and families across Scottish communities experiencing significant hardship. This funding strengthens their ability to respond to urgent needs and invest in solutions that promote stability, dignity, and opportunity for those most affected.”

One of this years’ beneficiaries is Hopscotch Children’s Charity, who were awarded £4,500 to help give children experiencing poverty, neglect, trauma, or who are in caring roles to get a break from hardship and difficult home environments. Hopscotch representative Alison Bass said “We are incredibly grateful to the Hillcrest Foundation for their generous donation of £4,500, which will directly benefit children from Dundee. At Hopscotch Children’s Charity, we provide life-changing respite breaks to around 420 children each year from across Scotland, at our respite centre near Loch Linnhe. Many of these children face significant challenges at home, and their time with us offers a rare opportunity to relax, try new experiences, and simply be children.”

For additional details about the Hillcrest Foundation’s ongoing community initiatives and the full list of this year’s grant recipients, please visit The Hillcrest Foundation.