£3million windfall from Big Lottery Fund for 18 community projects
Art Angel, a project group in Dundee is to receive £119,416 to run a programme of arts activities for people with mental health difficulties who feel isolated and cut off from their communities.
The Big Lottery Fund has announced today that over £3 million in funding is to be given to 18 projects across Scotland.
The money comes as part of a five year £250 million scheme, designed to support people and communities to overcome challenging circumstances.
Art Angel, a project group in Dundee is to receive £119,416 to run a programme of arts activities for people with mental health difficulties who feel isolated and cut off from their communities.
Project manager, Rosie Summerton, said: "We are all delighted to have received this funding to provide new opportunities for people in Dundee with mental health issues.
"We aim to inspire individuals through arts-based activities providing individually tailored support and encouragement thus allowing people to sustain recovery at their own pace and in their own direction.''
It has also been announced that £69,976 will be made available to eight Investing in Ideas awards to help groups develop a new idea that will benefit their community.
Maureen McGinn, Big Lottery Fund Scotland chairwoman, said: "This funding supports communities across Scotland to improve both the places they live and the well-being of those facing challenging circumstances."