Scottish Borders

Borders Independent Advocacy Service (BIAS)

Aims: Provides a free and confidential advocacy service to isolated, vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals in the community who are struggling to be heard. Services provided: Specialist advocacy for people with mental health problems, community care issues, learning disabilities and older people, particularly where statutory powers are being considered. BIAS will: Listen and ensure that other…

Social Investment Scotland

We offer loan funding: We provide access to finance and support so that social enterprises can achieve maximum impact. Our loans range from £10k to £1.3m, with 32% of SIS customers securing loans under £50k. We provide support to boost resilience: We run projects, programmes and other forms of support to help communities and social…

Encephalitis International

Aims: To improve the quality of life of all people affected, directly or indirectly, by encephalitis. Services provided: Provides support and information about all aspects of the condition and what other help is available Raises awareness about the condition amongst the profession and the wider public Promotes and raises funds for research into the condition,…

T.F.H. Special Needs Toys Ltd

Description of service: Mail order company that supplies outdoor equipment including swings, tactile toys, trampolines, plus multi-sensory and soft play rooms. Catalogue available on request. Equipment hire: Do not hire out equipment, but can help with installation and training. Access to premises: Premises are wheelchair accessible to public, only if notice of visit has been…

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