Fund to support third sector organisations.
People with learning disabilities will be supported to reach
their full potential through a £1.6 million fund.
The Learning Disability Support Fund will be available to third
sector organisations to enable them to promote equality and
inclusion and improve access to health services and social
activities for people with learning disabilities.
The fund will run for 30 months from October 2025, with a total
of £325,000 available for the first year and £650,000 per year
for the following two years. Organisations can apply for grants
of between £75,000 and £250.000.
Minister for Wellbeing, Social Care and Sport said:
“The last 30 years have seen enormous changes in how people with
learning disabilities are supported in society, however we
recognise there is more work to be done.
“We know the third sector plays a crucial role in improving the
lives of people with learning disabilities and this fund will
support organisations to enable those they work with to lead
fulfilling, independent, and active lives as equal citizens.
“The grants will be used to provide people with education and
information on matters such as accessing health services and
developing safe relationships.
“In developing the fund, we have taken into account the views
expressed by people with learning disabilities in recent
consultation and research and we will work closely with the third
sector to ensure it makes a difference.”
Celia Tennant, Chief Executive Officer at Inspiring Scotland
said:
“We are pleased to be managing the application process for the
new phase of the Scottish Government's Learning Disability
Support Fund.
"We know from the past few years managing the Inspiring Inclusion
fund the positive impact that empowering third sector
organisations can have to deliver support for people in Scotland
with learning disabilities to lead happy, healthy lives and
create a more inclusive society.”
BACKGROUND
The Learning Disability
Support Fund replaces the Inspiring Inclusion Learning
Disability Fund.
