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GORGIE With the support from the Scottish Government, Big Hearts is coordinating local efforts to support the Gorgie and Dalry communities throughout the Covid-19 disruption. Opening a new chapter in our ambitions for South West Edinburgh, the charity of Heart of Midlothian FC has been providing financial aid towards the local Covid-19 recovery efforts. In the early stages of the pandemic, Big Hearts was selected by the Scottish Government to act as ʻCommunity Anchor Organisation’ for the Gorgie-Dalry area of Edinburgh.
Local recovery Amongst the initiatives supported is the ʻThe Forget Me Notes’ community choir. “The grant allowed to run our dementiafriendly Zoom community choir twice a week over 10 weeks. People joined from the Gorgie/ Dalry community and further afield. Older people and those living with dementia have been able to come together, sing, share memories, and feel a little less isolated through these difficult times. Feedback has been excellent, with people saying that singing together has really lifted their spirits. We are very grateful to Big Hearts for this vital funding.”
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Crisis grants As such, Big Hearts is working with local networks to support members of the local community most vulnerable and in need of help. 14 small nonprofit groups in the surroundings of Tynecastle Park have been awarded crisis grants. With a total of £20,000 in funding distributed, Big Hearts helped deliver various grassroot projects encouraging physical activity, promoting social connections or improving access to online support and educational resources.
