Matthew Gilbert-Straw

Drugs and Alcohol Specialist with Corra. Helping to deliver the Drug Services Funds and Challenge Fund. Passionate about community-led systems change.

[Inspiring Scotland @InspiringSland]

New funding to improve lives for people with learning disabilities 👥

Scottish third sector organisations can apply for grants of between £75,000 and £250.000.

Deadline: 26 February 2025.

Find out more and how to apply 👇
https://t.co/GXRSNZMqn4

[Corra Foundation @corrascot]

Brilliant new funding opportunity opening next week from @cemvoscot and @TNLComFundScot 👏🙌

The Ethnic Minority Development Fund (EMDF) is available to ethnic minority-led, 3rd-sector orgs in Scotland. Grants of £500 - £15,000.

Open 12 Feb ⬇️

[Corra Foundation @corrascot]

Henry Duncan Grants open this Wednesday!

-Unrestricted funding for women-led orgs that support women & girls in their communities.
-50% of the funding is committed to women-led Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Orgs.

Info sessions start 11 Sept. Sign up: https://t.co/DTCs1dQeoJ

[Scot Gov Health @scotgovhealth]

The annual report on the @scotgov National Mission on Drugs has highlighted delivery on an unprecedented scale, leading to real difference on the ground.

➡️ https://t.co/0azh1qtGuW

[Corra Foundation @corrascot]

Out Now: National Drugs Mission Funds Impact Report 2023-24

📖5 funds on behalf of @scotgov, funding 218 orgs to support 33,613 people.

🙌Showing the breadth of work by frontline services to prevent drug deaths and improve lives in Scotland.

Read here: https://t.co/UWpVg0lvhe

[Corra Foundation @corrascot]

2/2 Every life lost is one too many and the cost remains highest among communities experiencing poverty. To find out more about projects funded to work alongside communities across Scotland please visit: https://t.co/Theb7KgAkW

[Corra Foundation @corrascot]

1/2 We visited National Drugs Mission Fund project Skylark, today alongside Cabinet Secretary @neilcgray. Drug death figures today show how crucial the work of projects supported through the National Drugs Mission Funds continues to be.

[Matthew Gilbert-Straw @MatthewCorra]

@scotgovhealth @ChristinaSNP Very sorry to hear this. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

[Gisèle Hall @GiseleCTSI]

Please share 📣 fantastic workshops and a chance to chat with a wide range of funders!

[Corra Foundation @corrascot]

We are pleased to see four new residential rehabilitation services receive support via the National Drugs Mission Fund. Taking a people-first approach that’s built on compassion, relationships & rights.

[Matthew Gilbert-Straw @MatthewCorra]

Attended a brilliant event on the success of the @WeAreWithYou Pre and Post Residential Rehab Support. The workers are an inspiration and have been delivering first class relationship based work. A shining example of good partnership working with @CrossReach and @Phoenix_Scot

[David McCartney @DocDavidM]

"I believe that alcohol and other drug problems are complex with multiple dimensions and require comprehensive solutions that simultaneously address multiple dimensions." https://t.co/074aBzdgTv

[Creative Change Collective @CCCScot]

BOOK NOW > GLASGOW'S ONLY RECOVERY THEMED PANTO!

When: Wednesday, 13th December at 07:00 pm GMT
Where: Òran Mór, Glasgow
Get Tickets: https://t.co/zDOWcW4XQV

[Corra Foundation @corrascot]

🔶Local Support Fund
🔸Funding for orgs with income under £500,000 supporting people and families with experience of drug use or recovery

To find out more visit: https://t.co/zJwNcRPJo5 or contact the team directly at [email protected].

[Corra Foundation @corrascot]

🔶 Improvement Fund
🔸Funding for drug service resources with a focus on residential rehabilitation and associated services

🔶Micro grants
🔸Funding for orgs with income under £50,000 supporting people and families with experience of drug use or recovery

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[Corra Foundation @corrascot]

#NationalMissionDrugsFunds now open for applications!

Funding for orgs working to improve rehabilitation and treatment, support for frontline community services and smaller community groups supporting people and families.

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[Recovery Walk Scotland @RecWalkScot]

We are excited to share our event programme with you for Saturday!

We will start at 11am on the water's edge for our roses ceremony, before the Recovery Walk at 12pm, and then the main stage will begin at 1pm until 4pm!

#RecoveryWalkScotland
#RecoveryMonth2023

[Matthew Gilbert-Straw @MatthewCorra]

#RecoveryWalkScotland it’s a stunning day for the walk. So happy to be here. Come say hi to us at the Corra table in the picnic tent. 😊 @corrascot

[Recovery Walk Scotland @RecWalkScot]

🚶RECOVERY WALK SCOTLAND MAPS🚶‍♀️

⚠️ For full info pack, incl. practical details like what to bring with you, coach drop-off points & more, register here: https://t.co/4gOUB7rBun

#RecoveryMonth2023
#RecoveryWalkScotland

[Scot Gov Health @scotgovhealth]

Drugs and Alcohol Policy Minister @ElenaWhitham has thanked @corrascot for its support in delivering projects funded through the National Mission on drugs as it publishes an overview of those funded from 1 April 2021 to 31 March
➡️ https://t.co/nWI3HEPLKi