Reposted by Carolyn SawersCorra Foundation @corra.scot · 07/10/2025📣Challenge Poverty Week 🚩Day 2 - Better Jobs, Pay, Hours, Conditions & Worker Voice "Adequate incomes are key to challenging poverty because they provide a foundational level for people and families to achieve a sense of stability and not have their dignity eroded..." 1/2 121
Reposted by Carolyn SawersCorra Foundation @corra.scot · 18/09/2025Our Annual Report and Accounts 24-25 are now available on our website. Thank you to all the people, communities, and organisations who've worked alongside us this year. Without you, this work would not be possible. Grab a cuppa and have a read at www.corra.scot/corra... 042
Reposted by Carolyn SawersCorra Foundation @corra.scot · 17/09/20251/2 🌟Want to know more about Corra's Racial Equity Fund? We are hosting information sessions to answer all questions on the fund, criteria and application process. 1/2 121
Reposted by Carolyn SawersCorra Foundation @corra.scot · 17/09/2025✨🎉Corra's Racial Equity Fund Opens today!✨🎉 📣The Corra Racial Equity Fund provides unrestricted funding to organisations that are led by, and working with, people from Black and racially minoritised backgrounds. 1/4 111
Reposted by Carolyn SawersCorra Foundation @corra.scot · 16/09/20252/2 We stand in solidarity with Black and racially minoritised communities impacted by racist violence, the increasing threat of the far-right, and daily experiences of a hostile environment. Full statement at:corra.scotCorra’s statement in solidarity with Black and racially minoritised communitiesWe stand in solidarity with Black and racially minoritised communities impacted by racist violence, the increasing threat of the far-right, and daily experiences of a hostile environment. 031
Reposted by Carolyn SawersCorra Foundation @corra.scot · 16/09/20251/2 In August 2024, we made a statement on racist violence in the UK in response to the racist riots which were impacting many communities across the country. A year later, we are saddened to see a further escalation of racist, Islamophobic, and anti-migration rhetoric and violence. 111
Reposted by Carolyn Sawersmattcorra.bsky.social @mattcorra.bsky.social · 02/09/2025We are so grateful to Scheme Livi for hosting the Ministerial Visit today. The Mjnister, Maree Todd, has been speaking to all the people who make their work possible. Such a dynamic project and I’ve been so impressed to see the impact they have in the lives of their service users. @corra.scot 022
Reposted by Carolyn SawersCharlotte Church @charlottechurch.bsky.social · 02/09/2025“We reject the far right’s racist lies about ‘protecting’ women and girls. They are not defenders of women – they exploit violence against women to fuel hate and division.” I've joined @palomafaith.music-social.com @zarahsultana.bsky.social @zoejardiniere.bsky.social and many more in signing thistheguardian.comProminent UK women tell rightwingers: stop linking immigration to sexual abuseExclusive: Open letter says politicians are exploiting violence against women ‘to fuel hate and division’ 10734201
Reposted by Carolyn SawersTania Cohen @tanias.london · 29/08/2025I've written an article about the hidden cost of AI for charities and the unseen battle against bots and scrapers impacting operations and finances - including some of the impact on @360giving.org I welcome your thoughts - I am not hearing others talking about this www.linkedin.com/pulse/hidden...linkedin.comThe Hidden Costs of AI for Charities: An Unseen BattleThe 360Giving team have been navigating a challenging landscape lately, and it's something I believe all charity leaders need to be aware of. While the rise of AI is undeniable and often discussed, th... 055
Reposted by Carolyn SawersThe Promise Scotland @thepromise.scot · 15/08/2025As 2025 marks the halfway point to keeping the promise, we are sharing stories of change in action from across the country to reflect on positive changes and highlight learning that can be carried forward as Scotland continues to work to #KeepThePromise by 2030. (🧵1/2) 122
Reposted by Carolyn SawersFoundation Scotland @foundationscotland.bsky.social · 15/08/2025Foundation Scotland has awarded half a million pounds to support the ongoing work of the Forth Valley, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee and East Dunbartonshire climate hubs to enable local communities to tackle climate change and its impacts. Read more: tinyurl.com/bde4ad4utinyurl.comHalf a million pound funding powers grassroots climate action in central Scotland | Foundation Scotland£500,000 has been awarded to five Community Climate Action Hubs in Scotland’s central belt to enable local communities to tackle climate change and its impacts. 021
Reposted by Carolyn SawersChristian Christensen @chrchristensen.bsky.social · 05/08/2025How disinformation infects debate: 72% of Britons who want immigrants to leave, and 47% of all Britons, think there are "much more" or "somewhat more" illegal immigrants in Britain vs legal. Numbers? Legal: 10.7m (2022 UK Census) Est. illegal: 750,000 (Oxford Mirrem Project) So, legal 14x higher 516373
Reposted by Carolyn SawersThe Guardian @theguardian.com · 12/08/2025As asylum seekers are engulfed by slurs and lies, our leaders shrug. Truly, this is shameful | Frances Ryantheguardian.comAs asylum seekers are engulfed by slurs and lies, our leaders shrug. Truly, this is shameful | Frances RyanThe narrative that they are a threat to women and girls has no basis in fact, but bad actors peddle it, and ministers encourage them, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan 1116455
Reposted by Carolyn SawersMS NOW Reports @msnowreports.bsky.social · 22/07/2025As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza grows worse by the day, Dr. Mohammad Fadlalla joins Chris Jansing to share what he is seeing on the ground there - saying the doctors and nurses are “just as hungry and malnourished” as the patients they are treating. www.msnbc.com/chris-jansin...msnbc.comDoctor details dire humanitarian crisis inside GazaAs the humanitarian crisis in Gaza grows more dire by the day, Médecins Sans Frontières Medical Activities Manager Dr. Mohammad Fadlalla joins Chris Jansing to share what he is seeing on the ground in... 13720
Reposted by Carolyn SawersCorra Foundation @corra.scot · 01/08/2025Corra's Cath sharing reflections on the achievements of the community of Buckhaven this past year 🙌👏 ✍️"Community life rarely fits into neat plans, and some of the most meaningful progress has come from being willing to pause, listen, and change direction." www.corra.scot/buckh... 052
Reposted by Carolyn SawersZoe Gardner @zoejardiniere.bsky.social · 31/07/2025What’s it like to be an asylum seeker inside a hotel where racist mobs chant for your removal outside? What will it take for the frightened children to recover from this & be able to feel safe & at home in this country. Which WILL BE their home. eastangliabylines.co.uk/immigration/...eastangliabylines.co.ukExclusive: Inside the Diss hotel – a refugee’s view of the anti-refugee crowd outsideFamilies fleeing danger thought they'd found safety, until protesters gathered outside their hotel, chanting for their removal 14291127
Carolyn Sawers @four-story.bsky.social · 30/07/2025Buckhaven's the place to be! Thread below updating on what the community's been achieving this year 👇 000
Carolyn Sawers @four-story.bsky.social · 29/07/2025Boost opens today! With huge thanks to new support from Foundation Scotland and players of People’s Postcode Lottery, the fund is bigger and bolder this year, with £750,000 available. Accessible funding, simple application process, quick decisions www.corra.scot/boost-fund-o...corra.scotBoost Fund Offers £750,000 to communities across ScotlandBoost Fund Opens: £750K available to support Scottish community groups tackling poverty and disadvantage. Apply now at Corra Foundation. 000
Reposted by Carolyn SawersHomeless Network Scotland @homelessnetwork.scot · 29/07/2025"We have a progressive homelessness sector which has delivered major changes to modernise its response over many years. "But there is a risk this direction of travel is forced to retreat by a deepening set of housing challenges that will only mask the extent of deepening exclusion." Read more 👇buff.lyHousing Emergency: inclusion thrives in the ordinary - Homeless Network Scotland: we are all inMaggie Brunjes, chief executive of Homeless Network Scotland, on why the housing emergency can’t become a cover for deepening exclusion. 045
Reposted by Carolyn SawersUofG Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 25/07/2025In case you missed it 📣 In June we launched a new research project, The State of Poverty. In a new blog, CPP's @thomasrochow.bsky.social shares more about the project, which is exploring how policy siloes shape experiences of poverty in Scotland. Read 🔗 www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/... 013
Reposted by Carolyn SawersChris Birt @cdbirt.bsky.social · 24/07/2025🚨STOP THE BUS🚨 We have a new vacancy in JRF's Scotland Team. We're looking for a Senior Policy Adviser to join our brilliant team here. Passionately believe we can deliver a better Scotland free from poverty? Then it could be 🫵 Details 👇🕑 10/8. www.jrf.org.uk/careersjrf.org.ukCareersDo you want to help build a fairer future, free from poverty? Join us and use your skills to make a real difference. 056
Reposted by Carolyn SawersMédecins Sans Frontières @msf.org · 23/07/2025Mass starvation is spreading in Gaza. Our colleagues and the people we serve are wasting away. It is time for governments to take decisive action and save lives: msf.orgMass starvation spreads across Gaza | MSFMore than 100 organisations are sounding the alarm to allow lifesaving aid into Gaza. 031
Reposted by Carolyn SawersCoalition for Racial Equality and Rights @crer-scotland.bsky.social · 03/07/2025📢NEW PUBLICATION: Tackling Online Hate and Extremism Prejudice and hatred on social media poses increasing threats to public safety, personal wellbeing and community cohesion. Our new guide, funded by @corra.scot, aims to help you navigate these issues. www.crer.org.uk/s/CRER-2025-... 045
Reposted by Carolyn Sawerswomensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 20/07/2025'In my garden' by Mariann Johansen-Ellis, contemporary printmaker #ReframingWomenPrintmakers 0757165
Reposted by Carolyn SawersCorra Foundation @corra.scot · 11/07/2025✍️Cath's follow-up on Dunterlie reflects on the hard work & collaboration seen in the community➡️ www.corra.scot/dunte... "...planning and campaigning has helped people see the value in working together, learning from each other, supporting new leaders to step forward." @cathcorra.bsky.social 012
Reposted by Carolyn SawersChris Birt @cdbirt.bsky.social · 30/06/2025⏰⏰You may have already seen this but we're looking for a partner to work with us to consider our approach to movement building and grassroots organising in Scotland. More info in the link below - closing date for applications 16 July. www.jrf.org.uk/fundingjrf.org.ukFundingThe Joseph Rowntree Foundation funds and works in partnership with other organisations to unlock the UK from poverty 043
Carolyn Sawers @four-story.bsky.social · 20/06/2025It’s an absolute privilege to continue to lead Corra through our bold ten-year strategy. I know we’ll keep on connecting with Fiona, through our common purpose and our shared impatience for change. 011
Carolyn Sawers @four-story.bsky.social · 20/06/2025At Corra we will always consider ourselves lucky to have worked alongside Fiona as colleague, leader and a friend. Her work on the Promise is so important and we’ll continue to support wherever we can so that children and young people grow up loved, safe and respected. 000
Reposted by Carolyn SawersGlasgow Community Energy @glasgowenergy.coop · 19/06/2025It was an honour to share Cathy McCormack's inspiring story at FoundationScot's conference yesterday👏 Come hear more about the late Glaswegian activist & anti-poverty campaigner👇 🗓️ Sat 21 June, 2-4pm 📍 @womenslibrary.bsky.social, 23 Landressy St, G40 1BP 🎟️ womenslibrary.org.uk/event/the-we... 053
Reposted by Carolyn SawersCorra Foundation @corra.scot · 20/06/2025Resharing this piece previously written for the Corra blog by Ubuntu Women Shelter this #RefugeeWeek. Ubuntu work to support women who have experienced gender-based violence, many of whom are refugees and asylum seekers with no recourse to public funds. Read more: www.corra.scot/ubunt...corra.scotUbuntu Women Shelter-A blog by Ubuntu Women Shelter Director Dania Thomas about their charitable objective to develop a trauma-informed wellbeing programme. 011
Reposted by Carolyn SawersCorra Foundation @corra.scot · 16/06/2025Place based working centres the knowledge of local people to drive positive changes in their communities. Castlehill’s Annual Update 2024 celebrates two local community leaders ⤵️ www.corra.scot/castl... 122
Reposted by Carolyn Sawersmattcorra.bsky.social @mattcorra.bsky.social · 13/06/2025Memories of a great evening at the Carbon Literate Organisations award ceremony. Next stop, @corra.scot planning for Carbon Literacy Action Day in November. 022
Reposted by Carolyn SawersTalat Yaqoob @talatyaqoob.bsky.social · 13/06/2025A huge loss to Scotland, Prof. Palmer was an intellectual powerhouse and exceptional advocate on anti-racism and the need for honest recognition of Scotland’s role in slavery. www.scotsman.com/education/si...scotsman.com‘Intellectual giant’ and academic Sir Geoff Palmer dies aged 85Sir Geoff Palmer - a professor emeritus at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh - has died. 318770
Reposted by Carolyn SawersCorra Foundation @corra.scot · 12/06/2025Last week we published the latest instalment from our 2024 Annual Place Updates, spotlighting the incredible work seen in Langlees. www.corra.scot/langl...corra.scotLanglees: Strength in Everyday Connections and Community CareLanglees Connections and Community Care: Discover how regular connections in Langlees are building strength and belonging in the community. 121
Reposted by Carolyn Sawers360Giving @360giving.org · 10/06/2025📢 UKGrantmaking 2025 has arrived! The definitive annual publication on UK grant funding is back, with new data & insights on over 14,000 grantmakers who gave more than £23 billion in 2023-24 - a 7% increase on the previous year. Visit the new edition now at: UKGrantmaking.orgukgrantmaking.orgUKGrantmakingUKGrantmaking is the definitive annual publication on grant funding in the UK, providing a comprehensive overview in one interactive platform. 132
Reposted by Carolyn Sawersgoodmovesjobs.bsky.social @goodmovesjobs.bsky.social · 03/06/2025Funding Officer: Advancing Racial Justice Fund with @therobertsontrust.bsky.social who seek someone with lived experience; anti-racist knowledge & an understanding & track record of working with Black & PoC community organisations tinyurl.com/r3j5drur£41,104 pro-rata, 0.6FTe Glasgow/hybrid 023
Reposted by Carolyn SawersThe Robertson Trust @therobertsontrust.bsky.social · 04/06/2025📢 OPEN CALL | Briefing and Analysis Fund - Scottish Parliament Elections Launched today, we are partnering with the @financialfairness.bsky.social on a joint call for project proposals 👇 133
Reposted by Carolyn SawersCorra Foundation @corra.scot · 02/06/2025🌟Vibrant is the word for Langlees, a community just west of Falkirk and the next stop on our tour of the People and Place communities we work alongside. Happy to be sharing the Langlees Annual Update for 2024 this week. www.corra.scot/langl... 122
Carolyn Sawers @four-story.bsky.social · 29/05/2025"It’s about trusting people, sharing power, and believing in the potential that already exists within communities." 👏 @cathcorra.bsky.social 030
Carolyn Sawers @four-story.bsky.social · 26/05/2025Lovely thread highlighting the achievements of the community in Cumnock #PeopleInPlace 011
Reposted by Carolyn SawersCorra Foundation @corra.scot · 20/05/2025🎉📣It’s time to catch up with the communities we work alongside as part of Corra’s Place Programme! 112
Reposted by Carolyn SawersCorra Foundation @corra.scot · 15/05/2025We are delighted that our Boost Fund will receive £500,000 to support organisations who need it now. Small grants, designed to work for local groups, make a big difference. With @foundationscotland.bsky.social contribution, Boost will be able to reach many more children and families across Scotland. 073
Reposted by Carolyn SawersCorra Foundation @corra.scot · 14/05/2025New blog👀⬇️ Big thanks to Amina Ahmed, Project Manager at Edinburgh Interfaith for sharing the success of their Religion&Belief Roadshow for young people. "These discussions are crucial for empowering young people, encouraging them to stand against discrimination." www.corra.scot/build...corra.scotBuilding Bridges: Impact of the Religion & Belief RoadshowBuilding Bridges: Exploring faith, respect, and diversity with EIFA’s Religion & Belief Roadshow in Edinburgh schools. 011
Reposted by Carolyn SawersCorra Foundation @corra.scot · 15/05/2025Fantastic to see Paws for Progress, & their dog-assisted learning programmes at HMP & YOI Polmont featuring on The One Show. This work offers young men the opportunity to learn valuable skills while preparing dogs from Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home for their forever homes🎥https://tinyurl.com/2u645easbbc.co.ukThe One ShowThe stories that have got Britain talking, and the world's biggest stars on the famous green sofa. 111
Reposted by Carolyn SawersCorra Foundation @corra.scot · 12/05/2025Congratulations to @makingrightsreal.bsky.social on the launch of their new impact report last week - a brilliant round up of the important work they are doing to support communities uphold their human rights - an inspiring read! 👏 makingrightsreal.org.uk/launch-of-ou...makingrightsreal.org.uk 032
Reposted by Carolyn SawersJen Ang @jena.ng · 13/05/2025🙌🏽 This week, the Baring Foundation asked me to share five key moments in #law x social change in #Scotland in the last five years, and to identify five opportunities for govt + civil society to take action in the next five years 🗞️Read the blog here: baringfoundation.org.uk/blog-post/sc... 143
Carolyn Sawers @four-story.bsky.social · 09/05/2025Pleased to share this report from @makingrightsreal.bsky.social, which is full of rights, sparks, wellbeing & bravery #YearOfMRR makingrightsreal.org.uk/launch-of-ou...makingrightsreal.org.ukLaunch of our New Impact Report: A Year of Making Rights Real – Making Rights Real 021
Reposted by Carolyn SawersMaking Rights Real @makingrightsreal.bsky.social · 07/05/2025We are excited to be launching our impact report "A Year of Making Rights Real" tonight. Who's coming along? #humanrightsdefenders #ayearofMRR 021
Reposted by Carolyn SawersCorra Foundation @corra.scot · 30/04/2025Scottish Arab Women Association (SAWA) aim to empower women and families from Arab and Ethnic Minority backgrounds. Ring-fenced funding enabled SAWA to develop the Mind and Memories Project - supporting Arab women via befriending, social activities and counselling sessions. www.corra.scot/scott...corra.scotScottish Arab Women AssociationScottish Arab Women Association (SAWA) aim to empower women and families from Arab and Ethnic Minority backgrounds. 011