Every September, World Alzheimer’s Month brings people and organisations together to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, challenge stigma and encourage more open conversations. For many people, dementia can feel frightening or difficult to talk about. There may be uncertainty about what different terms mean, which changes to look out for...
Behind every ceremony is a celebrant with a story of their own. A collection of experiences, passions and talents that shapes the way they connect with others. In this edition of Faces of the Foundation, we meet David: Edinburgh celebrant, maritime safety expert, world traveller and accomplished musical director. From a lifelong ambition to become...
When we talk about grants and charitable funding, it’s easy to focus on the number. £250. £500. £1,000. But perhaps the more important question isn’t how much is the grant worth? It’s what could that funding make possible? For a small charity or community organisation, relatively modest funding can sometimes be the difference between having...
One of the wonderful things about being a Humanist celebrant is having the opportunity to experience so many weddings in so many incredible locations. Every once in a while, it also gives me the chance to let someone else share in the joy that I am privileged to experience regularly. In June, my good friend...
When we hear the words “support a charity”, our thoughts often immediately turn to money. Making a donation. Sponsoring someone. Putting a few pounds into a collection tin. And, of course, financial support is incredibly important. For small charities in particular, every donation can help keep services running, projects moving and support reaching the people...
Every charity begins in the same way. Not with funding. Not with an office. Not with a strategy. It begins with someone noticing that something could be better. Someone who saw a gap, recognised a need, or experienced a challenge first-hand and decided they couldn’t simply walk past it. They chose to do something. That...
Supporting small Scottish charities to create lasting change. At The Fuze Foundation, we believe that even a relatively small grant can make a life-changing difference when placed in the hands of people who are passionate about improving their communities. That’s why we’re delighted to launch The Fuze Foundation Making a Difference Grant. This year,...
In our latest Faces of the Foundation feature, we meet Susan. A celebrant, devoted mum and lifelong adventurer whose journey has taken her from Malaysia and Melbourne to cruise ships, Humanism and family life in Bishopton. Susan shares how a romantic first date in Costa Rica, her own Humanist wedding on the banks of Loch...
There are moments in life when finding the right words feels impossible. How do you put into words the excitement of marrying your favourite person? The overwhelming love you feel for a new child? Or the depth of emotion that comes with saying goodbye to someone you’ve loved? Sometimes, the perfect words come naturally. Sometimes,...
For many of us, our pets aren’t just animals, they’re family. They’ve been there through life’s biggest moments, offered unconditional love, celebrated our happiest days and quietly comforted us through the hardest ones. So, it’s only natural that many couples dream of including them in their wedding celebrations. As an animal lover myself, I completely...
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