In our latest Faces of the Foundation feature, we’re delighted to introduce Yvonne. A Humanist Celebrant whose journey began in rural Perthshire and has grown into a calling centred on connection, compassion and meaningful ceremonies. From muddy boots and tattie fields to 250 weddings (and counting), Yvonne’s story is one of heart, adventure and deep...
Continuing Our Month of Love, Compassion & Kindness As we continue to mark February as our month of Love, Compassion and Kindness, today feels especially fitting. Random Acts of Kindness Day is more than a date in the diary. It’s a gentle nudge. A reminder that small, conscious actions can change someone’s entire day. At...
In Denmark, the national postal service delivered its final letter on 30 December 2025, bringing to a close a tradition that began in 1624. For more than 400 years, letters carried love, grief, celebration, apology, and everyday news from one person to another. Over the past 25 years, letter-sending in Denmark has declined by more...
Kindness isn’t seasonal – and neither is love. February is often, and quite rightly, associated with love as we celebrate Valentine’s Day. But at The Fuze Foundation, we believe love goes far beyond romantic relationships. It lives in compassion, connection, and the small, everyday acts of kindness that quietly shape our communities. In this reflective...
Laura is one of the driving forces behind the Fuze Foundation. As our secretary, and Managing Director of Fuze Ceremonies, she brings clarity, compassion, and a steady hand to everything she does. Deeply committed to people, purpose, and doing things the right way, Laura plays a vital role in ensuring the Foundation’s work remains thoughtful,...
At the Fuze Foundation, promoting Humanism is about more than explaining beliefs. It’s about sharing real human experiences. Humanist Celebrants hear extraordinary stories every day: moments of grief, love, humour, and connection that reveal what truly matters to people at the end of life. “She Thought I Was a Humourist” is a short, reflective story...
At The Fuze Foundation, promoting Humanism is at the heart of everything we do. Humanism is about living with compassion, equality, and respect for others — values that unite people regardless of belief and guide how we support individuals, families, and communities across Scotland. In a world increasingly shaped by division, misinformation, and fear,...
Families across the UK are increasingly turning to credit cards, crowdfunding platforms and even loan sharks to pay for funerals, as the cost of traditional services records its biggest annual rise in ten years. According to the latest Cost of Dying Report, published by SunLife, the average price of a traditional attended funeral rose...
As we step into a New Year, many of us pause to reflect on what truly matters. Our values, our connections, and the impact we have on the world around us. As Humanists in Scotland, this moment of renewal is rooted in compassion, reason, and shared humanity, values that sit at the heart of everything...
This month, we’re shining a light on someone who has been woven into the fabric of Fuze from the very beginning. From Celebrant to Director, and now Chair of the Fuze Foundation, Morag’s compassion, humour, and wholehearted commitment sit at the heart of everything we do. Meet Morag Hi, I’m Morag, based near Helensburgh on...
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