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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

Neil's Hugs Foundation - Clacks

Charity registered in Scotland SC047055

Neil's Hugs Foundation was founded by Donna Paterson-Harvie who lost her only son, Neil to suicide in September 2011.

Their aim is to help raise awareness of suicide in the local community and support families who have been affected by suicide.

Support those struggling to cope with either the attempted or completed suicide of a loved one Support people who experience mild to moderate mental health hold support groups (currently zoom ) befriending 1 to 1 zoom and Face to face support if urgent during covid 19 Raise awareness of suicide give training on suicide prevention and understanding . To reduce stigma of suicide to improve peoples mental health with a focus on those affected by suicide to reduce the overall suicide rates in clacks and Stirling.Sign post to services

Current opportunity

Neil's Hugs Foundation is a well-established charity in West Lothian and are expanding into the Clackmannanshire area. The group are developing a safe, compassionate and confidential space where...